Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR * (LED MONITOR ) * LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. 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 19 INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE PREPARING 22 USER SETTINGS 4 Product Composition 22 Activating the Main Menu 5 Product and Button Description 22 - Main Menu Features 5 - How to Use the Joystick Button 23 User Settings 6 - Input Connector 23 - Menu Settings 7 Moving and Lifting the 24 - Ratio Monitor 25 - Function Installing the Monitor 27 - PBP 8 - Assembling the Stand 28 - Picture 9 - Installing on a Table 30 - 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 Base Stand Body 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. CAUTION yy Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. yy Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH Installing the Monitor Assembling the Stand 1 Stand Body 2 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 Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
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 ENGLISH WARNING WARNING yy Do not put your fingers or hand between the screen and the base (chassis) when adjusting the screen's height. Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base 2 yy To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor's frame as illustrated below. 15 15 yy Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor. in an upright position.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 11 3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the Pivot Feature figure. ENGLISH The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. Head Stand 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown below. 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH WARNING yy Take care when rotating the monitor if the cable is connected. yy To avoid injury when rotating the display, do not place your fingers between the display and the stand base. Detaching the Stand Body 1 Place the monitor's screen face down. To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. 2 Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 screws and detach the stand from the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 13 Installing on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. 2 Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 screws at the top of the wall mount at the back of the monitor. 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH yy Wall Mount (A x B) CAUTION A B NOTE yy Use the screws specified by VESA standards. yy The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. yy The wall mounting bracket is optional. You can obtain optional accessories from your local dealer. yy The length of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. Be sure to use the proper length. yy For more information, please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting bracket.
Using the Monitor USING THE MONITOR 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. H/P * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.
ENGLISH 16 HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 Using the Monitor (Mini) DisplayPort Connection 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 Connecting Peripherals 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. yy A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port.
Using the Monitor ENGLISH Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. 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.
Installing the LG Monitor Software 19 INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE 1 Set up Internet Explorer as the default web browser. 3 Follow the instructions to proceed with the installation. 4 Check the I accept the terms of the agreement checkbox on the License Agreement screen and then click the Next button. 2 Click LG Monitor Software on the CD's main screen. When the file download window appears, click Run.
Installing the LG Monitor Software ENGLISH NOTE 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. 8 The program you selected on the Select Features page will install automatically. 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 NOTE 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 graphics cards, see the True Color Pro user guide. yy If you have changed the input port, it is recommend that you calibrate the monitor's picture quality again.
User Settings ENGLISH USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu 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.
User Settings 23 User 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. yy When you enter the menu, instructions on how to use the button will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.
User Settings ENGLISH Ratio 1 Easy control 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 Function 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 Function the bottom right corner. 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 Menu > Function Picture Mode 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 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 moving the joystick. Easy control 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 4 5 Off > Input Audio Function > HDMI1 > 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. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings ENGLISH Picture 1 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 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 Menu > Screen > Picture Description Adjusts uniformity of the image. NOTE yy The Uniformity menu is activated only in Custom, 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. Setting to High may cause image sticking.
User Settings ENGLISH Color Color Gamma 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the 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 PBP 2.
User Settings Settings Settings 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 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. Easy control > Power LED On > Automatic Standby Off Function > Enable > Off > DisplayPort 1.
User Settings ENGLISH Reset 1 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. 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
Troubleshooting 33 Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? Is the power LED on? yy Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? Is the power LED blinking? yy Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu - Input). Is the OUT OF RANGE message being displayed? Is the No Signal message being displayed? yy Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
Troubleshooting ENGLISH NOTE yy Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > Settings. yy Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
Product Specification 35 LCD Screen Type Pixel Pitch Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power Sources Stand Angle Environmental Conditions Audio Output Dimensions 79 cm TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 79 cm 0.1701 mm x 0.
ENGLISH 36 Product Specification Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, HDMI/(Mini) DisplayPort PC) 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 -/- 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+ 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.
PROPER POSTURE 37 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 Adjust the stand angle from -5° to 15° to obtain the best view of the screen. You should be looking slightly down at the screen. Stand Angle -5° to 15° Adjust the position of the screen to minimize reflections.
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. ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A., Inc.
