Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR) Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 31MU97 www.lg.
Table of Contents ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 20 INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE PREPARING 23 USER SETTINGS 4 Product Composition 23 Activating the Main Menu 5 Product and Button Description 23 - Main Menu Features 5 - How to Use the Joystick Button 24 User Settings 6 - Input Connector 24 - Menu Settings 7 Moving and Lifting the 25 - Ratio Monitor 26 - Function Installing the Monitor 28 - PBP 8 - Assembling the Stand 29 - Picture 9 - Installing on a Table 31 - Col
License 3 LICENSE The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. VESA, VESA logo, DisplayPort compliance logo and DisplayPort compliance logo for dual-mode source devices are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. MaxxAudio and additional MAXX trademarks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Waves Audio Ltd.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Product Composition Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are any missing components, contact the retailer where you purchased the product. Note that the product and related components may look different from those shown here. CD (Owner's Manual / Software) / Guides / Cards Power cord HDMI cable Mini DisplayPort Cable Stand Body Stand Base or A-B Type USB 3.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 Product and Button Description ENGLISH Power LED yy On Power on yy Off Power off Joystick Button How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your finger. Basic Functions ◄/► Power on Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. Power off Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH Input Connector On Switch AC-IN AC-IN H/P HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 mDP IN DP IN USB UP USB IN 1 USB IN 2 5V 1.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size. yy Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. yy Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. yy Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH Installing the Monitor Assembling the Stand 1 Stand Body 2 Stand Base CAUTION yy To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. yy Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. yy When tightening the screws after mounting the stand base onto the stand hinge, be sure to hold the stand base with your hand.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 9 Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base upright position. Place the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 2 in an upright position. Push the Head downward and pull out the Locking Pin. 10 cm 10 cm Head 10 cm 10 cm Locking pin 3 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION WARNING ENGLISH yy Once the pin is removed, it is not necessary to re-insert it to adjust the height. yy When you adjust the angle, do not hold the stand as shown on the following illustration. You may injure your fingers. WARNING 15 15 yy Do not put your fingers or hand between the screen and the base (chassis) when adjusting the screen's height. yy Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Pivot Feature 11 3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. ENGLISH The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. Head 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown below. Stand WARNING yy To avoid scratching the stand base, make sure that when rotating the monitor using the pivot feature, the stand does not make contact with the monitor. 1 Raise the monitor to the maximum height.
ENGLISH 12 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington Lock Detaching the Stand Body The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. 1 Place the monitor's screen face down. To Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. NOTE yy The Kensington security system is optional.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Wall Mount Plate 3 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor 4 and align it with the screw holes. Tighten the four screws to fix the plate to the monitor using a screwdriver. Wall mount plate NOTE yy The wall mount plate is sold separately. yy For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. yy Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to the screen.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH Installing on the Wall yy Wall Mount (A x B) Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 15 CAUTION Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Screw Dimensions : M4 x L10 Max 8 mm ENGLISH yy Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock. yy Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
Using the Monitor ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR Press the joystick button, go to Menu → Easy control → Input, and then select the input option. CAUTION yy Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. yy Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a screensaver if possible. Connecting to a PC yy This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature.
HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 Using the Monitor Connecting AV Devices Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC using the displayport cable as shown in the illustration below: HDMI Connection DisplayPort HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration below.
Using the Monitor ENGLISH Connecting Peripherals USB Cable connection - PC The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the product to the PC. Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC. (sold separately) NOTE yy Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS service pack before using the product. yy Peripheral devices are sold separately.
Using the Monitor 19 Connecting Headphones H/P (sold separately) NOTE yy Peripheral devices are sold separately. yy If you use Angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use Straight earphones. HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 Angled Straight yy Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be limited.
Installing the LG Monitor Software ENGLISH INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Insert the software CD included in the product packaging into your PC's CD drive and install the LG Monitor Software. The installation screen images are for reference only. The actual installation screen images may vary depending on the model. 1 Set up Internet Explorer as the default web browser. 3 Follow the instructions to proceed with the installation.
Installing the LG Monitor Software NOTE 8 The program you selected on the Select Features page will install automatically. ENGLISH yy Screen Split This program automatically splits the program window as desired. yy True Color Pro This program calibrates the precise color output of the monitor to suit your needs. 21 6 The LG Monitor Software starts the installation as shown below: 9 When the installation is complete, restart your system.
Installing the LG Monitor Software ENGLISH NOTE yy When you run the True Color Pro software, the True Color Pro icon [ ] appears in the system tray at the right bottom of the PC screen. yy Right-click the True Color Pro icon and select Start Program to start the program. NOTE yy To use the True Color Pro function, you must purchase the supported calibrator. yy For details on supported calibrators and graphic cards, see the True Color Pro user guide.
User Settings 23 USER SETTINGS 1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu. (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor: You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.
User Settings ENGLISH User Settings Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. 2 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings Ratio To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Easy control > Ratio by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings ENGLISH Function 1 Function > MaxxAudio To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Function by moving the joystick. Easy control 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. Off > Custom > Low > Picture Mode Dual Color Space Function SUPER ENERGY SAVING PBP 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
User Settings Menu > Function Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. sRGB A standard RGB color space for the monitor and printer. AdobeRGB A much larger color space than sRGB. This option is suitable for printing pictures. DCM Sim. Optimizes the screen for viewing X-ray images. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. NOTE yy This product has been approved as an IT device and not as a medical device.
User Settings ENGLISH PBP 1 PBP PBP To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to PBP by movingthe joystick. Easy control 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 4 5 Off > > Input Audio HDMI1 Function > Swap Sub Full the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
User Settings Picture Super Resolution+ To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Screen > Picture by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 4 5 Easy control Off > 5 > High > DFC On > Uniformity Off > Middle > Sharpness Black Level Function the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
User Settings ENGLISH Menu > Screen > Picture Uniformity Description Adjusts uniformity of the image. NOTE yy The Uniformity menu is activated only in sRGB and Adobe RGB modes. Enabling Uniformity may reduce the overall brightness of the image. Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Middle. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use high.
User Settings Color Screen Gamma Easy control bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Screen > Color by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 4 5 the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Function > 6500 > RED 50 > Green 50 > Blue 50 > Color Temp. PBP Screen 2.
User Settings ENGLISH Settings Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Settings by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 4 5 English > Power LED On > Automatic Standby Off > Enable > Off > Language the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
User Settings Reset Reset Do you want to reset your settings? To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Reset by moving the joystick. Easy control 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. ENGLISH 1 Reset Cancel Function PBP 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 33 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
ENGLISH 34 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord yy Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. plugged in? Is the power LED on? yy Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? Is the power LED blinking? Is the OUT OF RANGE message being displayed? Is the No Signal message being displayed? yy Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu - Input).
Troubleshooting 35 NOTE The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored (16 colors)? Does the display color appear unstable or monochrome? Are there spots on the screen? yy Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. yy Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's video card.
ENGLISH 36 Product Specification PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LCD Screen Type Pixel Pitch Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power Sources Stand Angle Environmental Conditions Audio Output Dimensions 78.7 cm TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 78.7 cm 31" class (31.0" / 78.7 cm diagonal) 0.0567 mm x 0.
Product Specification 37 Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1280 x 720 45 60 +/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1600 x 900 60 60 +/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2048 x 2160 133.32 60 +/- Recommended resolution for HDMI/(Mini) DisplayPort PBP 3840 x 2160 133.32 60 +/- HDMI is not supported. 3840 x 2160 67.
ENGLISH 38 PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper Posture for Using the Monitor Adjust the screen so that you can comfortably look at it at a slight downward angle from your natural eye level. yy Take a break for approximately 10 minutes every hour to reduce any fatigue caused by prolonged usage. yy The stand of the touch monitor allows the product to be used in the optimum position. yy Adjust the stand angle from -5° to 15° to obtain the best view of the screen.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model: 31MU97 Responsible Party: LG Electronics Inc. Address: 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534 This device meets the EMC requirements for home appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage. This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support. Model Serial No.
