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All Rights Reserved. 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. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
All Rights Reserved. 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. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
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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. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. 2 Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.
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. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. 2 Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.
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... the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from which you use the supplied components. •• If you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may cause damage to the monitor. 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 monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from which you use the supplied components. •• If you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may cause damage to the monitor. 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...
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... monitor or human injury. Basic Functions Power on its side or tilt it upright and never turn the monitor on Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn off Press and hold the panel itself. •• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor...
... monitor or human injury. Basic Functions Power on its side or tilt it upright and never turn the monitor on Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn off Press and hold the panel itself. •• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor...
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...;• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. 5 WARNING •• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the screen. ENGLISH Installing on a Table •• Lift the monitor and place it on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the...
...;• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. 5 WARNING •• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the screen. ENGLISH Installing on a Table •• Lift the monitor and place it on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the...
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... wall mount plate is optional. Installing on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at the bottom of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible...
... wall mount plate is optional. Installing on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at the bottom of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible...
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.... •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may damage the inside of each wall mounting bracket. ENGLISH To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back of the Monitor Standard screw: M4 x L10 Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 7 LG Electronics is securely fixed to the monitor and to injury. Make sure that conform to VESA standards. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the...
.... •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may damage the inside of each wall mounting bracket. ENGLISH To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back of the Monitor Standard screw: M4 x L10 Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 7 LG Electronics is securely fixed to the monitor and to injury. Make sure that conform to VESA standards. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the...
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... Monitor set . NOTE •• When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh •• Mac adapter For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. If you to add a device to your computer without having to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the screen. Press the joystick button, go to the Monitor set with the HDMI logo attached. Connecting to HDMI cable...
... Monitor set . NOTE •• When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh •• Mac adapter For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. If you to add a device to your computer without having to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the screen. Press the joystick button, go to the Monitor set with the HDMI logo attached. Connecting to HDMI cable...
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... not use straight earphones. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- 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. Angled Straight (Recommend) 9 High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from...
... not use straight earphones. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- 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. Angled Straight (Recommend) 9 High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from...
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... the OSD is on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down the button more to turn off the monitor. Turns off the monitor this manual. Enters the Picture Mode feature.(for HDMI only) 10 You can turn off the monitor. Displays the information on the current input. Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on .) Adjusts the monitor volume level. Enters the Input features. Enters the Settings feature...
... the OSD is on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down the button more to turn off the monitor. Turns off the monitor this manual. Enters the Picture Mode feature.(for HDMI only) 10 You can turn off the monitor. Displays the information on the current input. Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on .) Adjusts the monitor volume level. Enters the Input features. Enters the Settings feature...
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Configures the screen settings. Power Off Input Exit Settings Auto Configuration (for optimal display in D-SUB. Turns off the monitor. Exits the main menu. Sets the picture mode. Operate the Auto Configuration for D-SUB only) 11 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.
Configures the screen settings. Power Off Input Exit Settings Auto Configuration (for optimal display in D-SUB. Turns off the monitor. Exits the main menu. Sets the picture mode. Operate the Auto Configuration for D-SUB only) 11 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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ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Settings > Input Input List Aspect Ratio Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the video signal input. Selects the input mode. Original Displays video according to in wide-screen, regardless of the screen. Full Wide Displays the video in the Volume menu. Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to the aspect ratio of the screen. Description Adjusts the aspect ratio of the video signal input. NOTE ...
ENGLISH Customizing settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Settings > Input Input List Aspect Ratio Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the video signal input. Selects the input mode. Original Displays video according to in wide-screen, regardless of the screen. Full Wide Displays the video in the Volume menu. Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to the aspect ratio of the screen. Description Adjusts the aspect ratio of the video signal input. NOTE ...
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... 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 improve the visual effects of the screen. It is displayed when a user wants smooth and natural images. Low The optimized picture quality is effective for color weakness user. This mode is effective for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. High Keeps...
... 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 improve the visual effects of the screen. It is displayed when a user wants smooth and natural images. Low The optimized picture quality is effective for color weakness user. This mode is effective for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. High Keeps...
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... screens.) Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the center of the input signal with that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs. •• When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Cross Hair feature is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update...
... screens.) Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the center of the input signal with that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs. •• When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Cross Hair feature is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update...
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Mode 4 If you to remove any vertical bars or stripes visible on your computer is set to the following (D-SUB only). Custom: The user can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color. Warm: Sets the screen color to a bluish tone. Cool: Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Vertical To move image left and right. 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...
Mode 4 If you to remove any vertical bars or stripes visible on your computer is set to the following (D-SUB only). Custom: The user can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color. Warm: Sets the screen color to a bluish tone. Cool: Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Vertical To move image left and right. 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...
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... higher depend on panel and panel suppliers. •• If you want to reset your settings? 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. Off Disables the SMART Energy Saving feature. Prevents incorrect key input. NOTE •• All function except for the OSD Lock mode, brightness, Contrast, Input, Information and Volume are displayed. No Cancel the...
... higher depend on panel and panel suppliers. •• If you want to reset your settings? 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. Off Disables the SMART Energy Saving feature. Prevents incorrect key input. NOTE •• All function except for the OSD Lock mode, brightness, Contrast, Input, Information and Volume are displayed. No Cancel the...
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... setting methods may appear on the screen. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen may be flickering. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the retention of the image. •• To extend the lifetime of this is locked. It is not an error, nor is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Please see the Product Specification section of the monitor, use a screensaver. Change the resolution...
... setting methods may appear on the screen. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen may be flickering. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the retention of the image. •• To extend the lifetime of this is locked. It is not an error, nor is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Please see the Product Specification section of the monitor, use a screensaver. Change the resolution...
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... volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. No sound from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to the monitor you use.) 19 Have you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? ENGLISH Do you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to install...
... volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. No sound from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to the monitor you use.) 19 Have you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? ENGLISH Do you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to install...
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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...