OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 32MN500M 32MN50W 32MN60T www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. ENGLISH LICENSE....................................................... 2 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION............................................. 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING................... 3 USING THE MONITOR................................... 8 USER SETTINGS......................................... 10 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor Product and Button Description ENGLISH 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. •• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. •• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly.
Installing on a Table Adjusting the Angle •• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.
ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the monitor. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’s manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices.
To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor. Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 LSW 149 ENGLISH Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock.
USING THE MONITOR ENGLISH •• Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to Settings Input, and then select the input option. CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a PC screensaver if possible.
Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection NOTE •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet ENGLISH HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.
USER SETTINGS NOTE ENGLISH •• Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. 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 10 Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu.
Main Menu Features Main Menu Input Exit Settings Picture Mode Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Picture Mode Sets the picture mode. Exit Exits the main menu. Auto Configuration Operate the Auto Configuration for optimal display in D-SUB.
Menu Settings ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
Customizing settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. ENGLISH Contrast Description Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) Volume NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu. Settings > Input Input List Description Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Aspect Ratio Full Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Customizing settings Settings > Picture ENGLISH Picture Mode Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos. Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video. Color Weakness This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green.
Faster Sets the response time to faster. Fast Sets the response time to fast. Normal Sets the response time to normal. Off Does not use the response time improvement feature. Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal. ENGLISH 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 Fast.
Gamma ENGLISH Color Adjust Configuration Adjust (D-SUB only) Mode 1, Mode 2,Mode 3 The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color. Custom: The user can adjust it to red, green or blue by customization. Warm: Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
Customizing settings Settings > General Description To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature. SMART ENERGY SAVING Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature. Off Disables the SMART Energy Saving feature. Automatic Standby ENGLISH Language The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period. Prevents incorrect key input.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the No Signal message being displayed? •• This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ENGLISH Color Depth Resolution Power Sources AC/DC adaptor 20 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-Sub) 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power Rating 19 V Power Consumption On mode: 25 W Typ. (Outgoing condition)* Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) ≤ 0.3 W *** Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W 1.
Environmental Conditions Humidity Less than 80 % Storing Conditions Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Less than 85 % Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 729.4 x 513.3 x 209.3 (mm) 28.7 x 20.2 x 8.2 (inches) Without Stand 729.4 x 430.3 x 45.0 (mm) 28.7 x 16.9 x 1.7 (inches) With Stand 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs) Without Stand 5.2 kg (11.
Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) D-SUB / HDMI ENGLISH 22 Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 +/+ 1280 x 720 45 60 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.702 59.81 -/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 +/+ 1600 x 900 60 60 +/+ 1680 x 1050 65.29 59.
HDMI Timing (Video) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.5 60 576p 31.25 50 720p 720p 1080p 1080p 37.5 45 56.25 67.
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