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OWNER'S MANUAL
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.
LED LCD MONITOR MODEL
22MP48A
23MP48D
20MP48A
24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ
22MP48D
23MP48HQ 24MP50HQ
22MP48HQ
www.lg.com
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 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. LED LCD MONITOR MODEL 22MP48A 23MP48D 20MP48A 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: License

    22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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.
  • Page 4: Assembling And Preparing

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Parts And Buttons

    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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons 20MP48A 24MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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.
  • Page 8: Moving And Lifting 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.
  • Page 9: Setting Up The Monitor Set

    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.
  • Page 10: Mounting On A Table

    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)
  • Page 11: Using The Cable Holder

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the cable holder Cable holder Cable holder Cable holder Cable holder...
  • Page 12 Monitor set and a table. NOTE 20MP48A 22MP48A 23MP48D 24MP48HQ 22MP48D 23MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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.
  • Page 13: Mounting On A Wall

    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...
  • Page 14: Using The Monitor Set

    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...
  • Page 15: Hdmi Connection

    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.
  • Page 16: Connecting To External Devices

    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.
  • Page 17: Customizing Settings

    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.
  • Page 18 SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode) The best display 20MP48A mode 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz 23MP48D 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 22MP48A 23MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 22MP48D 22MP48HQ 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz You can choose the input signal. •  When two input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (D-SUB/DVI-D/ HDMI) you want. •  When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected. The default setting is ...
  • Page 19: Customizing Settings

    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'. 24MP50HQ Wide/Original Wide Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. Original ● ●...
  • Page 20 ● ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen Black Level 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ ● To set offset level 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ Overscan 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ To improve the clarity and stability of the ● screen 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ Color Gamma Color Temp ●...
  • Page 21: Picture

    Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the moni- 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ tor can display. 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen.
  • Page 22: Color

    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.
  • Page 23: Display

    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.
  • Page 24: Others

    The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period. 22MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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).
  • Page 25: Reader Setting

    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.
  • Page 26: Func. Setting

    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.
  • Page 27: Picture Mode

    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 24MP50HQ Picture Mode Description Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element.
  • Page 28: Color Weakness

    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.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 30 Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. 22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    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.)
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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.)
  • Page 34 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 ●...
  • Page 35 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.)
  • Page 36 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 ●...
  • Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 24MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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)*...
  • Page 38 SPECIFICATIONS 24MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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 ●...
  • Page 39 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.)
  • Page 40 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 ●...
  • Page 41: Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, D-Sub/Dvi/Hdmi Pc)

    1024 x 768 60.023 1152 x 864 67.5 1280 x 1024 63.981 1440 x 900 55.469 Recommend Mode 22MP48A 22MP48D 22MP48HQ 23MP48D 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 640 x 480 31.469 640 x 480 37.500...
  • Page 42: Hdmi Timing(Video)

    SPECIFICATIONS HDMI Timing(Video) 22MP48HQ 23MP48HQ 24MP48HQ 27MP48HQ 24MP50HQ 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...
  • Page 43 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.

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