LG 24CAV37K User Guide
Owner's Manual
CLOUD MONITOR
LED LCD MONITOR
(LED MONITOR*)
*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
CLOUD(LED LCD) MONITOR MODEL
24CAV37K
www.lg.com
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 ASSEMBLING AND
PREPARING
3 Unpacking
4 Parts and buttons
5 Lifting and moving the Monitor
5 Setting Up the Monitor set
5 - Attaching the Stand Base
6 - Mounting on a table
6 - Adjusting the angle
7 - Adjusting the stand height
7 - Using the Kensington locking device
8 - Detaching the stand base
8 - Using the cable holder
8 - Detaching the stand body
9 - Swivel stand
9 - Using the Pivot function
10 - Installing the wall mount plate
10 - Mounting on a wall
23 - Volume
24 TROUBLESHOOTING
26 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
27 Preset Mode
27 Indicator
28 PROPER POSTURE
28 Proper posture for using the monitor
29 USING CLOUD SOLUTION
12 USING THE MONITOR SET
12 Connecting Input Signal Cable
12 - D-SUB IN connection - PC
13 - DVI connection
14 Connecting LAN/Peripherals
14 - LAN connection
15 - Peripheral device connection
16 - Self Image Adjustment
17 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
18 Customizing Settings
18 - Menu Settings
19 - Picture
20 - Color
21 - Display
22 - Others
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Unpacking
Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are
missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and
components may look different from those shown here.
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CAUTION
User Manual/Card
Power Cord
Stand Base
One Screw
D-SUB Cable
(This cable is not included in all
countries.)
AC-DC Adapter
Cable Holder
Only use an approved LG power adapter.
Damage caused by other power adapters is not covered by warranty.
NOTE
Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
Without prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to improve
the performance of the product.
To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail
store where you purchased the product.
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Parts and buttons
Input Connectors
(See p.15 )
Power Indicator
LED On : Power is on
LED Off: Power is off
(Power Button)
Front Side Buttons
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Input Connectors (See p.12 to 15)
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
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Lifting and moving the Monitor
Please heed the following information when
moving the monitor.
CAUTION
Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this
may result in damage to the screen or pixels .
It is recommended to move the Monitor in
the box or packing material that the Monitor
originally came in.
Before moving or lifting the Monitor,
disconnect the power cord and all cables.
Hold the top and bottom of the Monitor frame
firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent
part area.
Setting Up the Monitor set
Attaching the Stand Base
Place the monitor's screen face down.
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CAUTION
To protect the screen from scratches, cover
the surface with a soft cloth.
Check the
2
the stand body, then mount the
the
position (at the front and rear)
stand body
as shown in the figure.
Stand Body
stand base
of
on
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When holding the Monitor, the screen should
face away from you to prevent the screen
from scratches.
When transporting the Monitor, do not
expose the Monitor to jolts or excessive
vibration.
When transporting the Monitor, keep the
Monitor upright, never turn the Monitor on its
side, or tilt towards the left or right.
Stand Base
Using a coin, turn the screw clockwise to se-
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cure the
stand base.
Stand Base
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Mounting on a table
Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an
1
upright position.
Install at least 3.94 inches away from the wall
to ensure sufficient ventilation.
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
Adjusting the angle
Place the monitor mounted on the stand base
1
in an upright position.
Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of
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the screen can be adjusted up to 5° forwards
and 35° backwards for a comfortable viewing
experience.
Front SideRear Side
WARNING
Connect the adaptor to the monitor, then plug
2
the power cord into the wall outlet.
Press the (Power) button on the front of the
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monitor to turn on the monitor.
CAUTION
Unplug the power cord prior to moving or
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installing the monitor. There is risk of electric
shock.
To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting
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the screen, do not hold the lower part of the
monitor's frame as illustrated below.
Be careful not to touch or press the screen
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area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
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Adjusting the stand height
Place the monitor mounted on the stand base
1
in an upright position.
Remove the tape attached at the bottom rear
2
of the stand body, then pull out the locking
pin.
Stand Body
Tape
Locking Pin
Using the Kensington locking device
The connector for the Kensington lock is located
on the rear of the monitor.
For more information on installation and usage,
refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit
the website at http://www.kensington.com.
Connect the monitor to the table with the Kensing-
ton lock cable.
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The height can be adjusted up to
3
5.12 inches.
CAUTION
Once the pin is removed, it is not necessary
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to re-insert it to adjust the height.
WARNING
Do not put your finger be-
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tween the screen and the
base (chassis) when adjusting the screen's height.
5.12 inches
NOTE
Using the Kensington lock is optional. The
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accessories can be purchased at your local
electronics store.
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NOTE
The holes are used for wall mount bracket.
Varies depending upon your country or
model.
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Detaching the stand base
Place the monitor's screen face down.
1
To protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
Using a coin, turn the screw in the stand base
2
counterclockwise. Detach the stand base from
the stand body.
Stand Body
NOTE
The holes are used for wall mount bracket.
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Varies depending upon your country or
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model.
Stand Base
CAUTION
The components appearing in the illustra-
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tions may look different from the actual product.
Do not carry the monitor upside-down as this
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may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in
damage or injury.
To avoid damaging the screen when lifting
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or moving the monitor, only hold the stand or
the plastic cover. This avoids putting unnecessary pressure on the screen.
Only remove the tape and the locking pin
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when the monitor is mounted on the stand
base and is in an upright position. Otherwise,
the stand body may protrude, which may
lead to injury.
Using the cable holder
Fix the Knob (Cable holder) to the
1
Hole(Hingebody).
Use one screw to fix the Cable Holder and
2
monitor set.
3
Close the Cable holder.
Detaching the stand body
Place the monitor's screen face down. To
1
protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
Using a screwdriver, remove the four screws
2
and detach the stand from the monitor.
Swivel stand
Image shown may differ from your Monitor
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set.
Swivel 355 degrees and adjust the angle of the
1
Monitor set to suit your view.
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Be careful with the cables when rotating the
3
screen.
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Using the Pivot function
The pivot function allows you to rotate the screen
90 degrees clockwise.
Lift the monitor to its highest height to utilize
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the Pivot function.
Landscape & Portrait : You can rotate the panel
2
90° clockwise. Please be cautious and avoid
contact between the monitor head and the
Stand Base when rotating the screen to access
the Pivot function. If the monitor head touches
the Stand Base, then the Stand Base could
crack.
Head
section
Stand
section
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Installing the wall mount plate
This monitor has a VESA compatible mount on the
back. Most mounts will require an LG mounting
plate.
Place the monitor's screen face down. To
1
protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
Place the wall mount plate on the monitor and
2
align it with the screw holes on the monitor.
Using a screwdriver, tighten the four screws to
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fix the plate onto the monitor.
Wall Mount Plate
Mounting on a wall
Install the monitor at least 3.94 inches away from
the wall and leave about 3.94 inches of space at
each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be
obtained from your local retail store. Please refer
to the manual to install and set up a tilting wall
mounting bracket.
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
NOTE
The wall mount plate is sold separately.
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For more information on the installation, refer
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to the wall mount plate's installation guide.
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.
1 If you use screw longer than standard, the moni-
tor might be damaged internally.
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be
damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible
for it.
Model
Wall Mount (A x B)
Stand Screw
Number of screws
Wall Mount Plate
(Optional)
24CAV37K
100 x 100
M4
4
RW120
VESA (A x B)
Wall Mount (A x B)
A
B
CAUTION
Disconnect the power cord first, and then
move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise
electric shock may occur.
If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or
slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe
injury.
Use only an authorized LG wall mount
and contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.
Do not over tighten the screws as this may
cause damage to the Monitor set and void
your warranty.
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.
Screw length from outer surface of back
cover should be under 8mm.
Wall mount Pad
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NOTE
Use the screws that are listed on the VESA
standard screw specifications.
The wall mount kit will include an installation
manual and necessary parts.
The wall mount bracket is optional. You can
obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
The length of screws may differ depending
on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
For more information, refer to the
instructions supplied with the wall mount.
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Back Cover
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Standard screw
Max.8mm
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USING THE MONITOR SET
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USING THE MONITOR SET
Connecting Input Signal Cable
This monitor supports the *Plug and Play
feature.
*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.
D-SUB IN connection - PC
D-SUB IN transfers analog video signals from the
PC to the monitor.
Connect the monitor to the PC using the provided
15-pin D-SUB signal cable as illustrated below.
NOTE
Apple Adapter
An adapter may be needed for Apple
computers. This adapter can be purchased
from Apple.
USING THE MONITOR SET
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DVI connection
Transfers digital video signals from the Cloud Monitor to an extended monitor.
Connect the Cloud Monitor to an extended monitor
using a DVI cable.
(sold separately)
CAUTION
Connect the input signal
cable and tighten in the
direction of the arrow. To
prevent disconnection
secure the cable tightly.
Do not press on 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. If possible, use the screen saver.
NOTE
To connect the monitor to a computer, use
the appropriate signal cable (LAN and DSUB).
A converter can be used to convert the DVI-I
input signal to D-SUB input signal.
When connecting the power cord to the out-
let, use a grounded (3-hole) multi-socket or a
grounded wall outlet.
The monitor may flicker when turned on in an
area of low temperature. This is normal.
Sometimes red, green or blue spots may ap-
pear on the screen. This is normal.
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USING THE MONITOR SET
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Connecting LAN/Peripherals
LAN connection
Connect the router or switch to the monitor using a
LAN cable as illustrated below.
(sold separately)
NOTE
The LAN cable is sold separately.
The following LAN cable type can be used:
Standard: IEEE 802.3 ETHERNET
If a device is connected into the earphone
out port via a LAN cable, you can adjust the
volume with the volume icon on PC taskbar.
Connect the LAN cable and the peripheral
devices prior to booting up the PC.
USING THE MONITOR SET
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Peripheral device connection
Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using
USB, microphone and headphone ports.
Left
NOTE
Peripheral devices are sold separately.
The USB ports on the left and bottom of the
monitor can be used to connect the keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices.
Cables with angled plugs may have clear-
ance issues, use straight plugs when possible.
Angle Type Straight Type
NOTE
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1
1
Bottom
NOTE
When the user use the USB devices to con-
nect the top and bottom ports at the same
time, Please refer the below depth and length
of USB for optimal connection.
A ≤ 8.5 mm B ≤ 18 mm
Headphones, speakers or microphone may
not work normally, depending on the server
PC settings.
Virtual solutions may affect the functions or
speed of the specific USB storage device.
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USING THE MONITOR SET
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Self Image Adjustment
Press the power button on the front to turn on
the monitor. When powered on, the
Adjustment"
available for analog [D-SUB input] signals).
function will run automatically (only
"Self Image
NOTE
What is "Self Image Adjustment"? This func-
tion runs when the monitor is connected for
the first time and performs automatic image
adjustment for each signal (only available for
analog [D-SUB input] signals) to provide an
optimal screen display.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set.
1
Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set.
2
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
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Select
3
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
Monitor set Buttons
Button Description
MENU Activates the main menu.
OSD Lock/Unlock
Functions
VOL
CLOUD
AUTO To adjust the monitor settings, press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD
INPUT Allows selection of the input signal.
EXIT Exits the OSD menu.
(Power Button)
Adjust the volume of the monitor.(only works in Cloud mode)/the left arrow key.
Disconnects the connection when the key is pressed for a few seconds while in Cloud
mode;the right arrow key.
menu (only supported for analog signal).
For optimal screen display, use the following resolution.
Optimal Resolution 1920 x 1080
If you connect the monitor to a computer using a D-SUB cable, select either the
CLOUD or D-SUB input signal.
The initial input signal is D-SUB.
D-SUB Input: Power On/Off
CLOUD Input
Monitor Off: Press the power button once then the monitor will be turned off after 5
seconds.
CLOUD Off: Press the power button twice then the monitor and CLOUD connection
will be disabled.
CLOUD On: Press the power button.
Power Indicator The power indicator stays white if the display is running
This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so
that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. Then
OSD of “OSD Lock” will appear. After that, user can select
lock or unlock by pressing left/right button.
If user selects the “Lock” icon by pressing the “OK” button,
the message “OSD Locked” will appear. Otherwise, “OSD
Unlocked” will appear. After selecting the “Lock”, If you want
to change to Unlock, you can push the “MENU” button for
several seconds. The message “OSD Unlocked” will appear.
properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the
power indicator blinks white.
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