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All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 32MN500M 32MN50W 32MN60T www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc.
All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 32MN500M 32MN50W 32MN60T www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc.
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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 Administrator, Inc. 2 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE 2 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 USING THE MONITOR 8 USER SETTINGS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 20 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 Administrator, Inc. 2 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE 2 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 USING THE MONITOR 8 USER SETTINGS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 20 LICENSE Each model has different licenses.
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... may cause the monitor to [email protected]. ENGLISH OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest...
... may cause the monitor to [email protected]. ENGLISH OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest...
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... monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in damage to the monitor or human injury. CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- Do not hold the joystick button once more than 3 seconds with your finger. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images...
... monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in damage to the monitor or human injury. CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- Do not hold the joystick button once more than 3 seconds with your finger. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images...
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...; Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is risk of the monitor. There is provided in the product package and connect it on the stand base in an upright position. CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. ENGLISH Installing on a Table •...
...; Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is risk of the monitor. There is provided in the product package and connect it on the stand base in an upright position. CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. ENGLISH Installing on a Table •...
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... inches) of space at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to a table using the Kensington security system cable. NOTE •• The Kensington security system is sold separately. •• For more information on installation and usage, refer to the screen. •• Remove the stand before installing...
... inches) of space at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to a table using the Kensington security system cable. NOTE •• The Kensington security system is sold separately. •• For more information on installation and usage, refer to the screen. •• Remove the stand before installing...
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... non-standard screws. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. If you use or misuse of the screw may differ for the wall mounting bracket. Damage caused in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Make sure that conform to VESA standards. Damage...
... non-standard screws. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. If you use or misuse of the screw may differ for the wall mounting bracket. Damage caused in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Make sure that conform to VESA standards. Damage...
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... to Settings Input, and then select the input option. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may appear on the supplied cable to the monitor. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to a 15 pin 2 row connector. This may flicker when turned on the screen for a prolonged time. ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR...
... to Settings Input, and then select the input option. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may appear on the supplied cable to the monitor. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to a 15 pin 2 row connector. This may flicker when turned on the screen for a prolonged time. ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR...
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... HDMI cable may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- If you use angled earphones, it is recommended to the monitor. Therefore, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet Connecting Peripherals Headphones Connection Connect peripherals to the monitor. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals...
... HDMI cable may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- If you use angled earphones, it is recommended to the monitor. Therefore, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet Connecting Peripherals Headphones Connection Connect peripherals to the monitor. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals...
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... Picture Mode feature.(for HDMI only) 10 You can turn off the monitor this manual. Displays the information on the current input. ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.) Adjusts the monitor volume level. Adjusts the monitor volume level. Joystick Button Button Menu Status Main menu disabled Main menu enabled Main menu disabled Main menu enabled Main menu disabled Main menu...
... Picture Mode feature.(for HDMI only) 10 You can turn off the monitor this manual. Displays the information on the current input. ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.) Adjusts the monitor volume level. Adjusts the monitor volume level. Joystick Button Button Menu Status Main menu disabled Main menu enabled Main menu disabled Main menu enabled Main menu disabled Main menu...
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Turns off the monitor. Exits the main menu. Configures the screen settings. Sets the picture mode. Operate the Auto Configuration for D-SUB only) 11 Power Off Input Exit Settings Auto Configuration (for optimal display in D-SUB. ENGLISH Main Menu Features Main Menu Power Off Input Power Off Settings Input Exit Settings Picture Mode Exit Picture Mode Auto Configuration (for HDMI only) Description Sets input mode.
Turns off the monitor. Exits the main menu. Configures the screen settings. Sets the picture mode. Operate the Auto Configuration for D-SUB only) 11 Power Off Input Exit Settings Auto Configuration (for optimal display in D-SUB. ENGLISH Main Menu Features Main Menu Power Off Input Power Off Settings Input Exit Settings Picture Mode Exit Picture Mode Auto Configuration (for HDMI only) Description Sets input mode.
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Quick Settings Input Picture General 12 ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
Quick Settings Input Picture General 12 ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
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... Volume menu. Original Displays video according to in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input. NOTE •• The options may disabled at the recommended resolution (1920 x 1080). 13 Description Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Selects the input mode. ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Settings > Input Input List Aspect Ratio Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button...
... Volume menu. Original Displays video according to in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input. NOTE •• The options may disabled at the recommended resolution (1920 x 1080). 13 Description Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Selects the input mode. ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Settings > Input Input List Aspect Ratio Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button...
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... optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants images between low and high modes for a video signal, this mode. It is turned off this option for slow -moving pictures or still images. High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Off Disables the DFC feature. ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > Picture Picture Mode Picture Adjust Custom Reader Photo Cinema Color Weakness Game Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Black Level DFC Description Allows the user to view photos. Optimizes the screen to adjust each element. Optimizes...
... optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants images between low and high modes for a video signal, this mode. It is turned off this option for slow -moving pictures or still images. High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Off Disables the DFC feature. ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > Picture Picture Mode Picture Adjust Custom Reader Photo Cinema Color Weakness Game Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Black Level DFC Description Allows the user to view photos. Optimizes the screen to adjust each element. Optimizes...
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... use Faster. Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs. •• When the monitor is off . Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the output signal. Setting to faster. CAUTION •• Supported Interface: HDMI. •• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD's FreeSync is recommended that of the input signal...
... use Faster. Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs. •• When the monitor is off . Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the output signal. Setting to faster. CAUTION •• Supported Interface: HDMI. •• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD's FreeSync is recommended that of the input signal...
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... red, green or blue by customization. ENGLISH Color Adjust Configuration Adjust (D-SUB only) Resolution (D-SUB only) Picture Reset Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2,Mode 3 The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color. Horizontal To move image up and down. Vertical To move image left and right. Warm: Sets the screen color to the default settings. 16 Custom: The user can set to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Yes Returns to a reddish tone. Medium: Sets the screen color...
... red, green or blue by customization. ENGLISH Color Adjust Configuration Adjust (D-SUB only) Resolution (D-SUB only) Picture Reset Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2,Mode 3 The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color. Horizontal To move image up and down. Vertical To move image left and right. Warm: Sets the screen color to the default settings. 16 Custom: The user can set to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Yes Returns to a reddish tone. Medium: Sets the screen color...
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... Energy Saving feature. The monitor will be shown the Model, Serial Number, Total Power On Time, Resolution. Yes Returns to standby mode after a certain period. ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > General Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Automatic Standby OSD Lock Information Reset Description To choose the language in which the control names are disabled. On Key input is enabled. NOTE •• All function except for the OSD Lock mode, brightness, Contrast, Input, Information and Volume are displayed. Low Saves energy using...
... Energy Saving feature. The monitor will be shown the Model, Serial Number, Total Power On Time, Resolution. Yes Returns to standby mode after a certain period. ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > General Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Automatic Standby OSD Lock Information Reset Description To choose the language in which the control names are disabled. On Key input is enabled. NOTE •• All function except for the OSD Lock mode, brightness, Contrast, Input, Information and Volume are displayed. Low Saves energy using...
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... the monitor. Change the resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution. •• Not setting the graphics card to set the appropriate frequency. Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Are there spots on the screen? •• When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may be available depending on the screen. Is the No Signal message being displayed? •...
... the monitor. Change the resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution. •• Not setting the graphics card to set the appropriate frequency. Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Are there spots on the screen? •• When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may be available depending on the screen. Is the No Signal message being displayed? •...
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Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are using. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? ENGLISH Do you use.) 19 Have you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to install the display driver from the headphone port. No sound from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •...
Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are using. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? ENGLISH Do you use.) 19 Have you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to install the display driver from the headphone port. No sound from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •...
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... Stand Without Stand With Stand Without Stand 729.4 x 513.3 x 209.3 (mm) 28.7 x 20.2 x 8.2 (inches) 729.4 x 430.3 x 45.0 (mm) 28.7 x 16.9 x 1.7 (inches) 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs) 5.2 kg (11.4 lbs) The specifications are subject to change without notice. * The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). *** The monitor goes...
... Stand Without Stand With Stand Without Stand 729.4 x 513.3 x 209.3 (mm) 28.7 x 20.2 x 8.2 (inches) 729.4 x 430.3 x 45.0 (mm) 28.7 x 16.9 x 1.7 (inches) 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs) 5.2 kg (11.4 lbs) The specifications are subject to change without notice. * The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). *** The monitor goes...