LG 22M45HQ, 23M45HQ, 24M45HQ, 27M45HQ User Guide

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LED LCD MONITOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

LED LCD MONITOR MODEL

22M45HQ

23M45HQ

24M45HQ

27M45HQ

www.lg.com

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

3Unpacking

4Parts and buttons

5Moving and Lifting the Monitor

6Setting up the Monitor set

6- Attaching the Stand Base

6- Detaching the Stand Base

7- Mounting on a table

7 - Using the cable holder

9 - Mounting on a wall

21-Picture Mode

22-DUAL DISPLAY

22-DUAL WEB

23TROUBLESHOOTING

25 ‌SPECIFICATIONS

2522M45HQ

2623M45HQ

2724M45HQ

2827M45HQ

10 USING THE MONITOR SET

10Connecting to a PC

10- D-SUB connection

10- HDMI connection

11Connecting to AV Devices

11- HDMI connection

12- Headphone port connection

29Preset Modes (Resolution)

29Indicator

30PROPER POSTURE

30 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

13 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

14Customizing Settings

14- Menu Settings

15-Picture

16-Color

17-Display

17-Audio

18-Others

19READER Setting

20FUNC. Setting

20 -SUPER ENERGY SAVING

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories.

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CD(Owner's Manual) /	D-SUB Cable
Card	(This cable is not included in all
	countries.)

Power Cord AC-DC Adapter

( Depending on the country )

Stand Body

CAUTION

HDMI Cable

(This cable is not included in all countries.)

or

AC-DC Adapter

( Depending on the country )

Stand Base

yyDo not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.

yyAny damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.

NOTE

yyThe accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

yyProduct specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.

4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Parts and buttons

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Power Indicator yyLighting On: Turned on yyLighting Off: Turned off

(Power Button)

Button (See p.13)

Connection panel (See p.10~12)

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Moving and Lifting the Monitor	yyWhen holding the monitor, the screen should
When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these	face away from you to prevent it being
instructions to prevent the monitor from being	scratched.
scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans-
portation regardless of its shape or size.
yyIt is advisable to place the monitor in the
original box or packing material before at-
tempting to move it.
yyBefore moving or lifting the monitor, discon-
nect the power cord and all cables.
yyHold the top and bottom of the monitor frame	yyWhen moving the monitor, avoid any strong
firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.	shock or vibrations to the product.
	yyWhen moving the monitor, keep it upright,
	never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it
	sideways.

CAUTION

yyAs far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.

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6 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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Setting up the Monitor set

Attaching the Stand Base

1Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface.

CAUTION

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage.

21 Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set.

2 Attach the Stand Base.

3 Tighten the screw to the right.

Stand Body

Stand Base

Detaching the Stand Base

1Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface.

21 Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base from the monitor set.

2Turn the screw to the left.

3Pull out the Stand Base.

Stand Body

Stand Base

Stand Body

Stand Base

CAUTION

yyThis illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the items shown in the picture.

yyDo not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may fall and get damaged or injure your foot.

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Mounting on a table	3 Press (Power) button on the bottom switch
	panel to turn the power on.
1 Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright
position on a table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall
for proper ventilation.	CAUTION

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric shock may occur.

Using the cable holder

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2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.

Cable holder

or

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8 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

WARNING

Using the Kensington security system

When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the

Do

Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor screen can detach from stand base and injure your body.

The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington.com.

Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table.

NOTE

The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain it from most electronics stores.

+20 to -3 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.

Front

Rear

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Mounting on a wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set.

When you install the Monitor set using a wall mounting interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop.

1Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface in accordance with VESA Standards.

2If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might be damaged internally.

3If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In

this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.

4VESA compatible.

5Please use VESA standard as below.

yy784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under

*Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm

* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x

Length 10 mm

yy787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

*Please use VESA standard wall mount pad and screws.

Model
		22M45HQ			24M45HQ			27M45HQ
		23M45HQ								ENGLISH
screw
VESA (A x B)	75 x 75			100 x 100			200 x 100
Standard	M4			M4			M4
Number of	4			4			4
screws

CAUTION

yyDisconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur.

yyIf you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury.

yyUse only an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.

yyDo not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty.

yyUse 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.

NOTE

yyUse the screws that are listed on the VESA standard screw specifications.

yyThe wall mount kit will include an installation manual and necessary parts.

yyThe wall mount bracket is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from your local dealer.

yyThe length of screws may differ depending on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length.

yyFor more information, refer to the instructions supplied with the wall mount.

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10 USING THE MONITOR SET

USING THE MONITOR SET

Connecting to a PC

yyYour Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.

*Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention.

D-SUB connection

Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations.

NOTE

yyWhen using a D-Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC or A/V to the Monitor set. Connect the PC or A/V and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations.

NOTE

yyIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.

yyMac adapter

For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.