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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 PROPER POSTURE...
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 LLC 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 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.
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. NOTE The Kensington security system is optional.
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 illustrations.
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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Use this button to enter SMART ENERGY SAVING , Picture Mode, Color Weakness menus.(See p.26~28) 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...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings Menu Settings Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu > Next Menu Analog Digital 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 ●...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture 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. Enter to Picture 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 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 ◄...
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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Others 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 Others by pressing the ► button. Enter to Others 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 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Mode Press button on the bottom of the Monitor set FUNC. to display the OSD. FUNC. Select Picture Mode by pressing the ► button. Enter to Picture Mode 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.
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 Is the power cord of the display y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power connected? outlet. Is the power indicator light on? y Press the Power button.
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Have you installed the display driver? diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. 22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ The screen is flickering.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 20MP48A Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD 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 : 15 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* 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 Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD 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 : 20 W (ENERGY STAR®...
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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 Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD 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 : 22 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* Consumption(Typ.) Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ...
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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 Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD 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 : 22 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* Consumption(Typ.) Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ...
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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 Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD 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 : 25 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* Consumption(Typ.) Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ...
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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 ●...
PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set. Adjust the Adjust the location of the Monitor set and Monitor set to avoid it your posture to reflecting light. allow you to view images at the optimal viewing angle.
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model : 20MP48A, 22MP48A, 22MP48D, 22MP48HQ, 23MP48D, 23MP48HQ , 24MP48HQ , 27MP48HQ Responsible Party: LG Electronics Inc. Address : 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534 *above information is only for USA FCC Regulatory ENERGY STAR®...