LG D2343PB User manual

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D2343PB
D2743PB
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OWNER’S MANUAL
CINEMA 3D MONITOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
CINEMA 3D MONITOR MODEL

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
6 - Detaching the Stand Base
7 - Mounting on a table
7 - Using the cable holder
9 - Mounting on a wall
10 USING THE MONITOR SET
10 Connecting to a PC
10 - D-SUB connection
10 - DVI-D connection
10 - HDMI connection
12 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
13 Customizing Settings
13 - Menu Settings
14 -PICTURE
15 -COLOR
16 -DISPLAY
16 -VOLUME
17 -OTHERS
18 -FUNC.Settings
18 -3D SETTINGS
19 -Setting Dual Play
20 PICTURE MODE
21 -SUPER+RESOLUTION
22 SUPER ENERGY SAVING
23 TROUBLESHOOTING
25 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN
USING 3D MODE
26 SPECIFICATIONS
26 D2343PB
27 D2743PB
28 Preset Modes (Resolution)
29 Indicator
30 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
30 - Precautions to take when viewing 3D
images
30 - When using 3D Glasses
31 PROPER POSTURE
31 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.
31 Precautions to take when viewing 3D im-
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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 Body Stand Base
CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card D-SUB Cable
DVI-D Cable
(This cable is not included
in all countries.)
( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country )
Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter
or
Two Screws
The number and type of 3D glasses may differ depending on the model of country.
or
3D Glasses
(Normal type)
3D Glasses
(Normal type)
3D Glasses
(Normal type)
3D Glasses
(Clip-on type)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Parts and buttons
Power Indicator
yLighting On: Turned on
yLighting Off: Turned off
Connection panel (See p.10)
Button (See p.12)
(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 with a coin.
Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set.
Use two screws to fix the Stand Body and
monitor set.
Attach the Stand Base.
Tighten the screw to the right with a coin.
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
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Stand Body
Stand Body
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
yThis illustration depicts the general model of
connection. Your monitor may differ from the
items shown in the picture.
yDo not carry the product upside down holding
only the stand base. The product may fall
and get damaged or injure your foot.
CAUTION
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
Stand Base
Stand Body
Stand Body
Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base from
the monitor set.
Turn the screw to the left with a coin.
Pull out the Stand Base.
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2
3
Turn the screw to the left with a coin.
Pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body.
Remove two screws and pull out the Stand
Body from the monitor set.
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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 -5 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
NOTE
Front Rear

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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
VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 100 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
yIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
problem.
NOTE
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.
HDMI connection
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC or A/V to the Monitor set. Connect the PC
or A/V and the Monitor set with the HDMI 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/HDMI) 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
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 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)

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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.13)
OSD LOCKED/
UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so
that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds.
The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing
the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD
UNLOCKED" should appear.
The 2D → 3D hot key is used to move to the 3D Settings menu.
Recognizes the input image automatically and displays 3D images without having the
3D mode on manually.
Activates menus to select and adjust various functions.
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/
HDMI) 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 red if the display is running properly
(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator
blinks red.

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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 HDMI Description
PICTURE SHARPNESS ● ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen .
BLACK LEVEL ●To set offset level
OVER SCAN ●To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
RESPONSE TIME ● ● ● To set the response time of displayed picture.
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
VOLUME ●To adjust the volume
OTHERS LANGUAGE ● ● ● To customize the screen status for a user's operating
environment
POWER INDICATOR
WHITE BALANCE ●
yAnalog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input.
yDigital: DVI-D(Digital signal) input.
yHDMI: HDMI(Digital signal) input.
MENU Analog Digital HDMI Description
BRIGHTNESS ● ● ● To adjust the brightness, contrast 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
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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.
BLACK LEVEL You can set the offset level. If you select'HIGH', the screen will be bright and if
you select ‘LOW’, the screen will be dark.(only for HDMI input)
* Offset?As the criteria for video signal, it is the darkest screen the monitor can
show.
OVER SCAN To select the range of output image for DTV timing in HDMI input.(only for HDMI
input)Recommend overscan function to turn on when connect AV equipment.
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 that you use 'NORMAL'.
For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use 'FAST'.
yOVER SCAN and RESPONSE TIME are disabled in 3D mode.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
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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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.
VOLUME
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 VOLUME by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to VOLUME by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ 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.
MENU > NEXT MENU > VOLUME Description
VOLUME To adjust the volume of headphone/earphone.(Only for HDMI input)
yThis setting is only available for analog input.

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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.
WHITE
BALANCE
If the output of the video card is different the required specifications,the color
level may deteriorate due to video signal distortion. Using this function, the
signal level is adjusted to fit into the standard output level of the video card in
order to provide the optimal image.Activate this function when white and black
colors are present in the screen.
ySet Media Player in “Full Screen” Mode to watch 3D movies.
yIt is recommended to select 1920x1080@60Hz for optimal 3D viewing.
yWhen the 3D mode is activated, the OSD size increases to 3D OSD.
NOTE
SETTINGS
1To watch 3D, press the button at the bottom of the monitor.
2 To start 3D setting, press the ► button to go to the "3D
SETTINGS" menu.
3Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
Each option is explained below.
3D Description
3D MODE Recognizes the input image automatically and displays 3D images on the
screen.
yThe white balance function is only available for analog input.

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FUNC.Settings
3D SETTINGS
1To display the 3D OSD, press the FUNC. button at
the bottom of the monitor.
2 Press the ◄ , ► or ▼ button to change settings.
3Select 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.
FUNC. > 3D
SETTINGS
Description
OFF Displays the input data as it is.
2D → 3D A user can see 2D picture as 3D images.
3D COLOR EFFECT The colors suitable for 3D pictures are applied.
3D DEPTH Adjusts the stereoscopic effect of the 3D image converted from a 2D
image.
3D VIEWPOINT Adjusts the perspective of 3D picture.
SIDE BY SIDE
TOP & BOTTOM
SIDE BY SIDE: An image signal transmitted in side-by-side format is processed for viewing in 3D.
TOP & BOTTOM: An image signal transmitted in up-and-down format is processed for viewing in
3D.
3D COLOR EFFECT The colors suitable for 3D picture are applied
3D → 2D Converts 3D images into 2D images.
3D L/R CHANGE The L/R picture is switched. Select a screen with better 3D display
quality.
R-L The right output of the 3D image is displayed before the left.
L-R The left output of the 3D image is displayed before the right.
y3D Mode.
SIDE BY SIDE TOP & BOTTOM
ySelect the appropriate format according to the 3D input signal.
yIf the 3D option selected is incorrect, images may not be displayed properly.
yTo watch 3D images, select 3D mode.
yIf 3D is converted to 2D for some content, the left or right image may be truncated, depending on
the content.
CAUTION
NOTE
yThe [2D → 3D] mode is available for all input modes.
yWhen input is changed, 3D mode is automatically turned off.
ySome menus may not work while watching 3D video.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Setting Dual Play
1Connect a game console to the monitor.
2To start Dual Play mode, press the FUNC. button at the bottom of the monitor.
3Select the screen split mode supported by the game.
4Put on the Dual Play glasses to enjoy game.
yCertain images may appear overlapped during playing game. It is recommended to play right in front
of the screen.
yWhen the game console has a low resolution, the picture quality may not be good in Dual Play mode.
yPlease note that Dual Play glasses are different from regular 3D glasses. There is the mark "Dual
Play" written on the Dual Play glasses.
CAUTION
NOTE
yWhat is Dual Play mode?
When playing a 1:1 battle game with a game console, such as Playstation,XBox and Wii,users used
to play the game with the screen divided top and bottom or side by side.
With Dual Play mode, each player can enjoy the game with a full screen.
yTo play in Dual Play mode, the Dual Play glasses (type A and B) are required.
yThe Dual Play glasses are not provided with the monitor. Please purchase them separately.
yThe game should support the screen split mode to be played in Dual Play mode.
(Operation type of Dual Play: Side by Side / Top & Bottom)
yIf the screen does not look clear enough with the Dual Play glasses on, change the glasses with
each other.
yYou should choose proper glasses according to the operation type of Dual Play.