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Owner's Manual IPS LED 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. IPS LED MONITOR MODEL 22MP48A 23MP48D 20MP48A 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS - Color Weakness LICENSE TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- SPECIFICATIONS Unpacking Parts and buttons Factory Support Mode Parts and buttons (Preset Mode, D-SUB/DVI/HDMI PC) Moving and Lifting the Monitor HDMI Timing(Video) Setting up the Monitor set Indicator - Attaching the Stand Base - Mounting on a table - Using the cable holder...
22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Ad- ministrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span. Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty. NOTE The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons 22MP48A 23MP48D 22MP48D 23MP48HQ 22MP48HQ Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on READER Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) READER Button (See p.17~18) HDMI IN Connection panel (See p.14~16) NOTE The button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons 20MP48A 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Button (See p.17~18) Connection panel (See p.14~16) NOTE The button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it being When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these scratched. instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- portation regardless of its shape or size.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base Place the Monitor set with the screen side Stand Body 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on a table. Leave a 100 mm (3.94 inches) (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 100 mm 100 mm (3.94 inches) (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches)
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the cable holder Cable holder Cable holder Cable holder Cable holder...
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Connect the Kensington security system cable your body. between the Monitor set and a table. NOTE 22MP48A 23MP48D 24MP48HQ 20MP48A 23MP48HQ 22MP48D 22MP48HQ Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
Wall mount Pad tor might be damaged internally. Back Cover If you use improper screw, the product might be Standard screw damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Max.8mm Model 22MP48A 23MP48D...
USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC DVI-D connection Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected set with a DVI cable as shown in the following device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user...
USING THE MONITOR SET HDMI connection Connecting to AV Devices Transmits the digital video and audio signals from HDMI connection your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in Transmits the digital video and audio signals from the following illustrations.
USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to External Devices Self Image Setting Function Press the power button on the bottom panel to Peripheral device connection turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using automatically.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set. Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
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When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode) The best display 20MP48A mode 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz 23MP48D 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 22MP48A 23MP48HQ 22MP48D 22MP48HQ 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz You can choose the input signal.
● ● ● Response Time You can set a response time for displayed pictures based on the 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended ● ● 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ that you use 'Off'. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use 'High'.
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HDMI Description Picture Sharpness ● ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen Black Level 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ ● To set offset level 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ Overscan To improve the clarity and stability of the 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ ● screen 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ...
To adjust the clearness of the screen. Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only). Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the moni- 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ tor can display. 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Color by pressing the ► button. Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Display Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Display by pressing the ► button. Enter to Display by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on. Automatic Standby The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period. 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ Resolution User can set the desired resolution. The function is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer is set to the following, except that the PC output wrong resolution (D-SUB only).
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS READER Setting Press READER button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Reader Mode OSD. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. Each option is explained below. Reader Mode Description Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS FUNC. Setting SMART ENERGY SAVING Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Enter to SMART ENERGY SAVING by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ) button.
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. 22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ Picture Mode Description Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color Weakness Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Select Color Weakness by pressing the ► button. Enter to Color Weakness by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for service. No image appears y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power Is the power cord of the display connected? outlet. y Press the Power button. Is the power indicator light on? Is the power indicator flickering? y If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or...
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Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. 22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ The screen is flickering. y If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz, the screen may Did you select the recommended resolution? be flickering.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 20MP48A Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.2907 mm x 0.2915 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 18.7 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Consumption(Typ.)
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SPECIFICATIONS 20MP48A Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency D-SUB : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● DVI-D : 56 Hz to 75 Hz HDMI : 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync.
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 22MP48A 22MP48D 22MP48HQ Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 25.3 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Consumption(Typ.)
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SPECIFICATIONS 22MP48A 22MP48D 22MP48HQ Video Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz ● ● ● Signal (Automatic) 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency D-SUB : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● ● ● DVI-D : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 23MP48D 23MP48HQ Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm x 0.265 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 26.4 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Consumption(Typ.)
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SPECIFICATIONS 23MP48D 23MP48HQ Video Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● ● Signal 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency D-SUB : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● ● DVI-D : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● HDMI : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 24MP48HQ Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 27.5 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)*...
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SPECIFICATIONS 24MP48HQ Video Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● Signal 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency D-SUB : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● DVI-D : 56 Hz to 75 Hz HDMI : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27MP48HQ Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 30.8 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Consumption(Typ.)
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SPECIFICATIONS 27MP48HQ Video Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● Signal 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency D-SUB : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● DVI-D : 56 Hz to 75 Hz HDMI : 56 Hz to 75 Hz ●...
SPECIFICATIONS HDMI Timing(Video) 22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical HDMI (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480P 31.50 576P 31.25 720P 37.50 720P 45.00 1080P 56.25 1080P 67.50 Recommend Mode Indicator Mode LED Color On Mode White Sleep Mode...
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. Address 1000 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Telephone (201)266-2215 Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and on one side of the product.