LG 29MA73D Guide

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Guides on Using Product Functions
(Windows,Mac)
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and
retain it for future reference.
P/NO : MFL68001202(1308-REV01)
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 Failing to set the video card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a
truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
 The configuration procedure may differ depending on your computer and/or operating system. Also, some video
cards may not support certain resolutions. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or video
card for assistance.
 Some video cards may not support 2560x1080 resolution. It is recommended to use a video card that supports
2560 x 1080 resolution. Even when you set the resolution to 2560 x 1080 on your PC, the actual PC output may
not support the resolution. Press the OK button on the monitor to check the current resolution of your PC. (Shown
on the OSD at the top right of the monitor screen.)
Graphics Card Interface OS
DVI-D HDMI DP Win XP Win Vista Win 7 Win 8 Mac
2560 x 1080
Intel HD3000 or higher O O O
No constraintsAMD HD54XX/HD64XX/
HD77XX or higher OOO
NVIDIA GeForce 300 or higher O O O
CAUTION
 The setting method can vary depending on the computer and the O/S. You may not be able to select certain
resolutions depending on the video card performance. In such cases, please refer to the user's manual of the
computer and/or video card.
<STEP 1> <STEP 2> <STEP 3>
3Choose the "Settings" menu
and select an optimal resolution.
(2560x1080)
4Click the [Apply] button to
complete resolution setting.
5Select the [Advanced] button.
6Select the [Monitor] tab and set
the vertical frequency to 60Hz in the
"Refresh Rate" column.
7Click the [Apply] button to
complete optimal frequency setting.
[Windows XP]
1Move the mouse pointer to an
empty area on the Windows screen
(with no icons or task bars) and
click the right mouse button.
2When the pop-up menu appears,
click the "Property".
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Guides on Using Product Functions (Windows)
Precautions for Changing Resolution
System Requirements for Graphics Cards

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[Windows Vista]
<STEP 1> <STEP 3><STEP 2>
3Choose the "Display Settings"
menu and select an optimal
resolution.(2560x1080)
4
Click the [Apply] button to
complete resolution setting.
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Select the [Advanced] button.
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Select the [Monitor] tab and set
the vertical frequency to 60Hz in the
"Refresh Rate" column.
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Click the [Apply] button to
complete optimal frequency setting.
1Move the mouse pointer to an
empty area on the Windows screen
(with no icons or task bars) and
click the right mouse button.
2When the pop-up menu
appears, click the "Personalize".
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<STEP 1> <STEP 2> <STEP 3>
3Choose the "Settings" menu
and select an optimal resolution.
(2560x1080)
4Click the [Apply] button to
complete resolution setting.
5Select the [Advanced] button.
6Select the [Monitor] tab and set
the vertical frequency to 60Hz in the
"Refresh Rate" column.
7Click the [Apply] button to
complete optimal frequency setting.
1Move the mouse pointer to an
empty area on the Windows screen
(with no icons or task bars) and
click the right mouse button.
2When the pop-up menu appears,
click the "Screen resolution".
[Windows 7,Windows 8]
Screen resolution
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Using the Program Guide Function
Confirm the channel information.
You can move up or down by using the ▲and▼buttons.
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Using the buttons, you can select the Watch or Remind functions.
Displays the program guide for all of the channels. * Depending on your country, this function may not
be available.
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Schedule Other channels
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Schedule Other channels You can check the channel information for the current channel
or for all channels.
Press the button on the remote control.
* Press the "Info" key in the countries where the Guide button is not available.
It is possible to switch channels while operating the information display and, if the channel is changed,
the information will then be updated to display the next channel instead.
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- Screen Split: Automatically splits the monitor screen into the desired layouts.
- Auto Resolution
(for 29EA73,29EB73 and 29MA73 only)
: Automatically switches to the optimal resolution when the monitor is
connected to the PC in PBP mode.
* The software listed above can be installed using the CD provided with the product or downloaded from the LG Electronics website.
* Graphics card: It is recommended to use a graphics card that supports 2560 x 1080 resolution.
Software
Installation
Priority
(required/
optional)
Supported Interface Supported OS
DVI DP HDMI Win XP Win Vista Win 7 Win 8 Mac Linux
Screen Split Optional O X O O O O O 10.7 / 10.8 X
Monitor Driver Optional O O O O O O O X X
Auto Resolution
(for 29EA73,29EB73 and 29MA73 only) Required O O O X X O O X X
LG Software Introduction/System Requirements
Driver
- Installation priority (required/optional): Optional
- Usage: The resolution and frequency are adjusted for the monitor.
How to Install
- Installing with the CD provided
: Insert the user manual CD provided in the product box into the PC's CD drive and install the program.
- Downloading from the LG Electronics website
: Visit the LG Electronics website →CUSTOMER SERVICES →DOWNLOADS →Drivers/Software →Select your product and model
→Install the software

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Screen Split (MONITOR Screen Split Software)
- Installation priority (required/optional): Optional
- Usage: Automatically splits the monitor screen into desired
layouts (2 sections, 3 sections, or 4 sections).
How to Install
- Installing with the CD provided
: Insert the user manual CD provided in the product box into
the PC's CD drive and install the LG Monitor Software.
On the Select Options window, select Screen Split and
continue.
- Downloading from the LG Electronics website
: Visit the LG Electronics website →CUSTOMER SERVICES
→DOWNLOADS →Drivers/Software →Select your product
and model →Install the software
How to Run
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Double-click on the shortcut icon on the desktop, or
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Click on the tray icon at the bottom right of the PC screen.
Check "I accept the terms of the agreement" on the License
Agreement screen and then click on the [Next] button.
When the installation is complete, restart the system.
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How to Use
* For details on using the software, refer to the program's Help.
1. Click on the tray icon at the bottom right of the PC screen.
2. Select a screen layout.
3. The screen split layout is applied.

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Using PIP
How to Run
Setting the PIP
1. Press the
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button on the remote control. 2. Select an input to use as the sub screen.
- Usage: The input for each device is simultaneously displayed on the monitor screen.
* If the Main Input is TV, component, or AV, then the PIP function is not available.
1 Press the PIP Settings button on the remote control and then select "Position."
2 Select the desired position using the arrow keys and then press the OK button.
* Activate when the size is not PIP Balanced.
■Size: Set the PIP screen size.
■Audio-input: Select an audio output device.
■Position: Set the PIP position.
■Ratio: Set the PIP sub screen ratio.
■Transparency: Set the transparency of the PIP window.
1 Press the PIP Settings button on the remote control and then select "Ratio."
2 Select the desired position using the arrow keys and then press the OK button.
* Activate when the size is PIP Balanced.
1 Press the PIP Settings button on the remote control and then select "Transparency."
2 Select the desired position using the arrow keys and then press the OK button.
* Activate when the size is not PIP Balanced.
1 Press the PIP Settings button on the remote control and then select "Size."
2 Select the desired size using the arrow keys.
1 Press the PIP Settings button on the remote control and then select "Audio-input."
2 Select the desired audio input using the arrow keys.
Sub Input
DVI HDMI1
HDMI2/MHL DisplayPort
Ratio
Transparency
Ratio
Position
Audio-input
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Guides on Using Product Functions (Mac)
Precautions for Changing Resolution
* For HDMI connections, you may be required to enforce custom settings from the graphics card control panel or update to the latest
graphics card driver.
* Support settings are subject to change.
<Step 1> <Step 3>
<Step 2>
[Mac]
Graphics Card Interface OS
DVI-D HDMI DP Win XP Win Vista Win 7 Win 8 Mac
2560 x 1080
Intel HD3000 or higher O O O
No constraintsAMD HD54XX/HD64XX/HD77XX
or higher OOO
NVIDIA GeForce 300 or higher O O O
1. On the Doc bar, click on the System Preferences icon. 4. In the Display tab, select Best for display. The display is now
set to the recommended resolution (2560 x 1080).
3. Select Scaled and select a desired resolution and a refresh
rate. Settings are now complete.
2. When the System Preferences window opens, select
“Display.”
 Failing to set the video card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a
truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
 The configuration procedure may differ depending on your computer and/or operating system. Also, some video
cards may not support certain resolutions. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or video
card for assistance.
 Some video cards may not support 2560x1080 resolution. It is recommended to use a video card that supports
2560 x 1080 resolution. Even when you set the resolution to 2560 x 1080 on your PC, the actual PC output may
not support the resolution. Press the OK button on the monitor to check the current resolution of your PC. (Shown
on the OSD at the top right of the monitor screen.)
System Requirements for Graphics Cards