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IPS LED MONITOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
IPS LED MONITOR MODEL
23MB35VQ
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL IPS LED MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. IPS LED MONITOR MODEL 23MB35VQ www.lg.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSE TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- SPECIFICATIONS 23MB35VQ Unpacking Preset Modes (Resolution) Parts and buttons Indicator Moving and Lifting the Monitor Setting up the Monitor set PROPER POSTURE - Attaching the Stand Base Proper posture for using the Monitor set. - Detaching the Stand Base - Mounting on a table - Adjusting the angle - Using the Kensington locking device - Mounting on a wall USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC - D-SUB connection - DVI-D connection - HDMI connection Connecting to AV Devices - HDMI connection...
  • Page 3 LICENSE 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. The following content is only applied to the monitor which is sold in Europe market and which needs to meet the ErP Directive: * This monitor is set to be turned off automatically in 4 hours after you turned on display if there is no adjustment to display. * To make this setting be disabled, change the option to ‘Off’ in OSD menu of “Automatic Standby”.
  • Page 4 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. D-SUB Cable DVI-D Cable CD(Owner's Manual) / (This cable is not (This cable is not Card included in all included in all countries.) countries.) Power Cord Stand Base Stand Body HDMI Cable (This cable is not included in all countries.) 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 5: Parts And Buttons 25 Indicator

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Front Side Buttons Connection panel (See p.11~12)
  • Page 6: 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. It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before at- tempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon- nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame When moving the monitor, avoid any strong firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. shock or vibrations to the product. When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways. CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the moni- tor screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Monitor Set

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base from the monitor set. CAUTION Turn the screw to the left. Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth Pull out the Stand Base. on the surface to protect the screen from damage. Stand Body Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set. Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body. Tighten the screw to the right. Stand Body Stand Base Stand Base...
  • Page 8: Mounting On A Table

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Adjusting the angle Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an Place the monitor mounted on the stand base upright position. in an upright position. Install at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted up to 5° forwards and 25° backwards for a comfortable viewing experience. Rear Side Front Side Connect the Power cord to the monitor, then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the (Power) button on the front of the monitor to turn on the monitor. CAUTION Unplug the power cord prior to moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.
  • Page 9: Using The Kensington Locking Device

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington locking WARNING device When you adjust the angle, do not hold the The connector for the Kensington lock is located bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your on the rear of the monitor. fingers. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to the table with the Kensing- ton lock cable. Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor. Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor screen can detach from stand base and injure your body. NOTE Using the Kensington lock is optional. The accessories can be purchased at your local electronics store.
  • Page 10: Mounting On A Wall

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a wall Model 23MB35VQ For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm VESA (A x B) 100 x 100 on each side and from the wall. Detailed Standard screw instructions are available from your dealer, see the Number of screws optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and CAUTION Setup Guide. Disconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise 10 cm electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or 10 cm slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe 10 cm injury. Use only an authorized LG wall mount 10 cm and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. D o not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty. U se only screws and wall mounts that meet the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 11: 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 illustrations. intervention. D-SUB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations. NOTE When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh NOTE Mac adapter If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug problem. adapter is needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
  • Page 12: Connecting To Av Devices

    USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to External Devices CAUTION Connect the signal Peripheral device connection input cable and tighten it by turning the screws Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using clockwise. headphone ports. Do not press the screen with your finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible. NOTE When you want to use two PC in our Monitor, please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/ DVI-D/HDMI) respectively in Monitor set. If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal. NOTE Some red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal. Peripheral devices are sold separately. Cables with angled plugs may have clear- ance issues, use straight plugs when pos- Connecting to AV Devices sible. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as il- lustrated below. Angle Type Straight Type NOTE Headphones or speakers may not work nor- mally, depending on the server PC settings.
  • Page 13 USING THE MONITOR SET Self Image Setting Function Press the power button on the bottom panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode) NOTE "Self Image Setting" Function. This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals.(Only supported in Analog Mode) ‘AUTO’ Function. When you encounter problems such as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or tilted screen while using the device or after changing screen resolution, press the AUTO function button to improve resolution. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
  • Page 14: 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. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. Monitor set Buttons Button Description Accesses the main menus.(See p.15) OSD Locked/OSD This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so Unlocked that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. Then OSD of “OSD Lock” will appear. After that, user can select lock or unlock by pressing left/right button. If user selects the “Lock” icon by pressing the “OK” button, the message “OSD Locked” will appear. Otherwise, “OSD Unlocked” will appear. After selecting the “Lock”, If you want to change to Unlock, you can push the “MENU” button for several seconds. The message “OSD Unlocked” will appear. Use this button to enter Reader Mode menu. Its function works to display screen as paper-like picture for Eye comfort.If you want to more information(See p.20). Use this button to enter SUPER ENERGY SAVING menu.(See p.21) When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode) The best display mode 1920 x 1080 You can choose the input signal. • When two input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (D-SUB/DVI/ HDMI) you want. • When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected. The default setting is D-SUB. EXIT EXIT the OSD(On Screen Display). Turns the power on or off.
  • Page 15: Customizing Settings Menu Settings

    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. Each option is explained below. Menu Analog Digital HDMI Description Brightness ● ● ● To adjust the brightness, contrast of the screen. Contrast ● ● ● Response Time You can set a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you ● ● ● use 'Off'. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use 'High'. Wide/Original Wide Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. Original ●...
  • Page 16: Picture

    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. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Picture Description Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen. Black Level You can set the offset level. If you select 'High', the screen will be bright and if you select ‘Low’, the screen will be dark.(only for HDMI input) * Offset?As the criteria for video signal, it is the darkest screen the monitor can show. Over Scan To select the range of output image for DTV timing in HDMI input.(only for HDMI input)Recommend overscan function to turn on when connect AV equipment.
  • Page 17: 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. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Color Description Gamma Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2 on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images. Color Temp Custom • Red:Set your own red color levels. • Green: Set your own green color levels. • Blue:Set your own blue color levels. Select the screen color. Warm: Set the screen to warm color temperature (more red). Medium: Set the screen to medium color temperature. Cool: Set the screen to cool color temperature (more blue). Six Color Sets and stores the hue and saturation for six colors(Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/ Magenta/Yellow) to satisfy the color requirements of a user. Adjusts the screen hue. Saturation Adjusts the color sharpness on the screen. Lower values make the color sharpness weaker and colors lighter while higher values make the color sharpness stronger and colors dark. Color Reset Resets the color settings to the factory default settings for the current input device.
  • Page 18: 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. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Display Description Horizontal To move image left and right. Vertical To move image up and down. Clock To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change. Phase To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. Audio 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 Audio by pressing the ► button. Enter to Volume 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. Each option is explained below.
  • Page 19: Others

    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. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Others Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Power Indicator Use this function to set the power indicator on the bottom side of the monitor to On or Off.If you set Off, it will go off. If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on. Automatic Standby If you do not press any button on the monitor set for a certain period, the monitor set will automatically switch to standby mode.
  • Page 20: 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 ◄ buttons. 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. Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Reader Off It is a mode that reader mode is off. NOTE If option of Reader Mode is Reader 1 or Reader 2, Super Energy Saving will automatically be Off.
  • Page 21: Super Energy Saving

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SUPER ENERGY SAVING Press button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the SUPER ENERGY SAVING OSD. Set the options by pressing the ► buttons. Each option is explained below. SUPER ENERGY SAVING Description High Enables SUPER ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function. Enables SUPER ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient function. Disables SUPER ENERGY SAVING. NOTE TOTAL POWER REDUCTION: How much power is saved while using the monitor. TOTAL CO2 REDUCTION: Change the TOTAL POWER REDUCTION to CO2. SAVING DATA(W/h) 584 mm (23 inch) SUPER SAVING (High) 4 W/h SUPER SAVING (Low) 2 W/h Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor.If option of Super Energy Saving is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source. LG calculated these values by using “broadcast video signal” (including broadcast video: IEC 62087) SUPER SAVING refers to how much power can be saved using the SUPER ENERGY SAVING function. If option of Super Energy Saving is High or Low, Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off.
  • Page 22 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 on and the power y Adjust the brightness and the contrast. indicator White? Is the power indicator flickering? y If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen. y Try to turn on the PC. Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" y This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is message on the screen? out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display again. y When the monitor is on "No-Signal" in 5 minutes, the monitor goes to Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message on the screen? DPM mode. Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen? y You can secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be Do you see “OSD LOCKED” when you push MENU button? inadvertently changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds: the message “OSD UNLOCKED” will appear.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommend resolution. If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution. The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer. Display image is incorrect The screen color is mono or y Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver abnormal. to fasten if necessary. y Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. y Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel ► Settings. y Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the The screen blinks. recommend resolution. Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display y Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or 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. 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. Change the resolution to the recommended resolution 1080P.
  • Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 23MB35VQ Display Screen Type 58.4 cm (23 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCDAnti- Glare coating Visible diagonal size: 58.4 cm Pixel Pitch 0.2652 mm x 0.2652 mm Sync Input Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 75Hz (D-SUB,DVI-D) 56Hz to 61Hz (HDMI) Input Form Separate Sync. Digital Video Input Signal Input 15 pin D-SUB Connector/DVI-D Connector(Digital) HDMI Connector Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm), Digital Resolution D-SUB(Analog) : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 H z DVI/HDMI (Digital) : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Plug & Play DDC 2B(Analog,Digital,HDMI) Power On Mode : 21 W(ENERGY STAR® standard)* Consumption Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W Power Input AC 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 1.0 A...
  • Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) 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 37.500 800 x 600 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363 1024 x 768 60.023 1152 x 864 67.500 1280 x 1024 63.981 1280 x 1024 79.976 1680 x 1050 65.290 1920 x 1080 67.500 Recommend Mode HDMI Timing Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical HDMI (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480P 31.50...
  • Page 26 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. Place your hands gently on the keyboard, keeping your arms bent at the elbows and horizontally outright.
  • Page 27 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model : 23MB35VK 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 Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product.

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