LG 16M38A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ore operating your set and retain it for future reference LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting Owner s Manual IPS LED MONITOR LED LCD MONITOR LED MONITOR 19M38A 19M38D 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H 22M38A 22M38D 22M38H 24M38A 24M38D 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ 16M38A 16M38I ...

Page 2: ...ecting to a PC 14 D SUB connection 14 DVI D connection 15 HDMI connection 15 Connecting to AV Devices 15 HDMI connection 16 Connecting to External Devices 16 Peripheral device connection 17 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 18 Customizing Settings 18 Menu Settings 20 Picture 21 Color 22 Display 22 Audio 23 Others 24 READER Setting 25 FUNC Setting 25 SMART ENERGY SAVING 26 Picture Mode 27 Color Weakness 28 TROU...

Page 3: ...DMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries The following content is only applied to the monitor which is sold in Europe market and which needs to meet the ErP Directive This monitor is set to be turned off automatically in 4 hours after you turned on display if there is no adjust ment to display To make this setting be disabled change the option to Off in OSD menu of Automatic Stan...

Page 4: ...tions in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories CD Owner s Manual Card Depending on the country Depending on the country Power Cord AC DC Adapter AC DC Adapter or D SUB Cable This cable is not included in all countries HDMI Cable Stand Body Stand Base Stand Base DVI D Cable This cable is not included in all countries This cable is not included in all countries Stand Body Tw...

Page 5: ...fe span y y Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty y y The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model y y Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions CAUTION NOTE ...

Page 6: ...6 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator y y Lighting On Turned on y y Lighting Off Turned off Connection panel See p 14 16 Button See p 17 Power Button ...

Page 7: ... to create images y y It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before at tempting to move it y y Before moving or lifting the monitor discon nect the power cord and all cables y y Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly Do not hold the panel itself y y When holding the monitor the screen should face away from you to prevent it being scratched y y Whe...

Page 8: ...ON 2 Stand Base Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base 19M38A 20M38A 22M38A 24M38A 19M38D 20M38D 22M38D 24M38D 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ 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 1 2 3 4 Stand Body 16M38A 16M38I 1 2 3 Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set Attach the Stand ...

Page 9: ... cushioned surface Stand Base Stand Base Stand Body Stand Body 1 2 3 2 19M38A 20M38A 22M38A 24M38A 19M38D 20M38D 22M38D 24M38D 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 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 Stand Base Stand Base Stand Body Stand Body 16M38A 16M38I ...

Page 10: ...the picture y y Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base The product may fall and get damaged or injure your foot CAUTION 1 2 3 Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ 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 ...

Page 11: ...mum space from the wall for proper ventilation Using the cable holder 2 Connect the AC DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet 3 Press 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 ...

Page 12: ...n 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 det...

Page 13: ...d LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel y y Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty y y Use 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 y y Screw length from outer surface of back cover should be under 8mm...

Page 14: ...eeded to change the 15 pin high density 3 row D SUB VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector y y When using a D Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh 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 D SUB RGB OUT PC y y Connect the signal...

Page 15: ...lity problem y y 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 y y Recommended HDMI cable types High Speed HDMI TM Cable High Speed HDMI TM Cable with Ethernet y y If you use HDMI PC it can cause compatibility problem y y Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached If you do not use a cert...

Page 16: ...th 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 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 f...

Page 17: ...NU button for several seconds The message OSD Unlocked will appear Use this button to enter Reader Mode menu Its function works to display screen as paper like picture for Eye comfort If you want to more information See p 24 Use this button to enter SMART ENERGY SAVING Picture Mode Color Weakness menus See p 25 27 When adjusting your display settings always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SET...

Page 18: ...l HDMI Description Brightness To adjust the brightness contrast of the screen Contrast Response Time 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ 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 Off For a fast moving picture it is recommended that you use High Wide Original Wide Switch to full screen mode according to input image sign...

Page 19: ...lor Reset 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Display Horizontal To adjust the position of the screen Vertical Clock To improve the clarity and stability of the screen Phase Audio 20M38H 24M38H 22M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Volume To adjust the volume Others Language To customize the screen status for a user s operating environment Power Indicator Automatic Standby 20M38H 24M38H 22M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Resolution 19M38...

Page 20: ...Each option is explained below Menu Next Menu Picture Description Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen Black Level 20M38H 24M38H 22M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ 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 OverScan ...

Page 21: ...don t want adjusted gamma user can select Gamma off 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 Six Color 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Sets and ...

Page 22: ...ion settings 3 Select Audio by pressing the button 4 Enter to Volume by pressing the button 5 Set the options by pressing the or buttons 6 Select 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 m...

Page 23: ...yed 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 Automatic Standby 20M38H 24M38H 22M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period Resolution User can set the desired resolution...

Page 24: ... to the best for the newspaper If you want screen more bright you can control brightness in Menu OSD Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon If you want screen more bright you can control brightness in Menu OSD Reader Off It is a mode that reader mode is off Each option is explained below NOTE If option of Reader Mode is Reader 1 or Reader 2 Picture Mode will ...

Page 25: ...can save energy with this energy high efficient function Low Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy low efficient function Off Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING y y Saving Data depends on the Panel So those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source y y If...

Page 26: ...a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view pictures Cinema It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos Game It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to play a game Each option is explained below Picture Mode Description Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu Vivid 1 Adjusts the vide...

Page 27: ...ned below Color Weakness Description On This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green It enables users with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors Off It is a mode that Color Weakness mode is off Color Weakness NOTE y y This is subsidiary for color weakness user Therefore if you feel uncomfortable with the screen please turn off this function y y This fun...

Page 28: ...inutes the monitor goes to DPM mode Do you see a OSD LOCKED message on the screen Do you see OSD LOCKED when you push MENU button y y You can secure the current control settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds the message OSD UNLOCKED will appear Display image is incorrect Display Position is in...

Page 29: ...display driver from the display driver CD or diskette that comes with your display Or you can also download the driver from our web site http www lg com y y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug Play function y y Check Control Panel Display Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed If yes readjust the video card to the recommend resolution y y If the recommended...

Page 30: ...5G manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS 40FSG 19 19025GPG 1 manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS 40FSG 19 19025GPBR 1 manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS 40FSG 19 19025GPI 1 manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS 40FSG 19 19025GPCU 1 manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS 40FSG 19 19025GPB 2 manufactured by SHENZHEN ...

Page 31: ...ntal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz Automatic 30 kHz to 53 kHz Automatic Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 63 Hz D SUB 56 Hz to 75 Hz DVI D 56 Hz to 61 Hz HDMI Synchronization Separate Sync Digital Input Connector 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI D Connector Digital HDMI Connector ...

Page 32: ...CTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 E manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 I manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 U manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP60 A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE OUTPUT 19 V 0 84 A Dimensions Width x Height x Dept...

Page 33: ...ntal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz Automatic 30 kHz to 61 kHz Automatic Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz D SUB 56 Hz to 75 Hz DVI D 56 Hz to 61 Hz HDMI Synchronization Separate Sync Digital Input Connector 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI D Connector Digital HDMI Connector ...

Page 34: ...TRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 E manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 I manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP36 U manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP60 A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE OUTPUT 19 V 0 84A Dimensions Width x Height x Depth ...

Page 35: ...kHz to 83 kHz Automatic 30 kHz to 61 kHz Automatic Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz D SUB 56 Hz to 75 Hz DVI D 56 Hz to 61 Hz HDMI Synchronization Separate Sync Digital Input Connector 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI D Connector Digital HDMI Connector 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H ...

Page 36: ...IC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 E manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 I manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 B manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP51 manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type PA 1021 23 manufactured by Lite On Technology Corp...

Page 37: ...kHz to 83 kHz Automatic 30 kHz to 61 kHz Automatic Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz D SUB 56 Hz to 75 Hz DVI D 56 Hz to 61 Hz HDMI Synchronization Separate Sync Digital Input Connector 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI D Connector Digital HDMI Connector 22M38A 22M38D 22M38H ...

Page 38: ...IC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 E manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 I manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26 B manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP51 manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type PA 1021 23 manufactured by Lite On Technology Corp...

Page 39: ...kHz to 83 kHz Automatic 30 kHz to 61 kHz Automatic Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz D SUB 56 Hz to 75 Hz DVI D 56 Hz to 61 Hz HDMI Synchronization Separate Sync Digital Input Connector 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI D Connector Digital HDMI Connector 24M38D 24M38H 24M38A ...

Page 40: ...actured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26A E manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26A I manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26A B manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP51A manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type PA 1031 23 manufactured by Lite On Technology Corporation OUTPUT 19 V 1 7 A Dimens...

Page 41: ... kHz to 83 kHz Automatic 30 kHz to 61 kHz Automatic Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz D SUB 56 Hz to 75 Hz DVI D 56 Hz to 61 Hz HDMI Synchro nization Separate Sync Digital Input Connector 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI D Connector Digital HDMI Connector 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ ...

Page 42: ...cal Frequency Hz Polarity H V 720 x 400 31 468 70 640 x 480 31 469 60 640 x 480 37 500 75 800 x 600 37 879 60 800 x 600 46 875 75 832 x 624 49 725 75 1024 x 768 48 363 60 1366 x 768 47 712 60 Recommend Mode 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H Display Modes Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Polarity H V 720 x 400 31 468 70 640 x 480 31 469 60 640 x 480 37 500 75 800 x 600 37 879 60 800 x 6...

Page 43: ...x 1024 79 976 75 1680 x 1050 65 290 60 1920 x 1080 67 500 60 Recommend Mode HDMI Timing Factory support mode Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz HDMI 480P 31 50 60 O 576P 31 25 50 O 720P 37 50 50 O 720P 45 00 60 O Factory support mode Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz HDMI 480P 31 50 60 O 576P 31 25 50 O 720P 37 50 50 O 720P 45 00 60 O 1080P 56 25 50...

Page 44: ...R POSTURE Adjust the Monitor set and your posture to allow you to view images at the optimal viewing angle Place your hands gently on the keyboard keeping your arms bent at the elbows and horizontally outright Adjust the location of the Monitor set to avoid it reflecting light ...

Page 45: ...Partner LGE U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a set of power saving guidelines issued by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Declaration of Conformity Trade Name LG Model 16M38A 16M38I 19M38A 19M38D 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H 22M38A 22M38D 22M38H 24M38A 24M38D 24M38H 27MP38HQ 27MP38VQ Responsible Party LG Electronics ...