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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor T able of Contents User Manual page 1 T able of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 6 1.1. Features ...........................................................................................................................[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor T able of Contents User Manual page 2 6.2. LaCie Customer Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 42 7. Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 43[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor F orward User Manual page 3 Copyrights Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights re- served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, re- cording, or otherwise, without the prior writ- ten consent of LaCie. Trademar[...]

  • Page 4

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor F orward User Manual page 4 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this prod- uct must not be disposed of with your other household or business waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dis- pose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste el[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor F orward User Manual page 5 Ergonomic P recautions Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor: ✦ For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. ✦ Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at, or slig[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 6 1. Introduction Click to jump to a section: ✦ Views of the Monitor ✦ Getting Connected ✦ Troubleshooting Quick Links Thank you for purchasing a LaCie 324i LCD Monitor. Your 324i is the perfect display for creative professionals. With its 24-inch LCD panel, 10-bit gamma correction, wide ga[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 7 1.1. Features Wide-Gamut IPS Panel Technology Industry-leading 102% NTSC and 98% Adobe gamuts allow the LaCie 324i monitor to display a large range of vibrant colors. This technology also offers an excellent balance between contrast (1000:1) and brightness (400 cd/m2 typ.) as well as an expan- [...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 8 1.2. LaCie 324i Specifications P anel T ype Wide Gamut IPS Display Diagonal 24.1 in/611.3 mm Active Display Area (Horizontal x V ertical) 20.41 x 12.75 in/518.4 x 324 mm Aspect Ratio 16:10 Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz Pixel pitch 0.270 (Horizontal)/0.270 (Vertical) Gamma correction 1[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 9 1.3. Bo x Content Your box contains items 1 -9 listed below: 1. LaCie 324i LCD Monitor 2. DVI-D cable 3. AC power cable 4. USB 2.0 Device cable (connect the 324i to a computer) 5. CD-ROM with the User Manual and monitor ICC profiles 6. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please keep the device[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 10 1.4. About the LCD Stand Blocking Screw The monitor’s LCD stand is secured during transport by a block- ing screw near the base of the stand. Please follow the procedure below to remove it. CAUTION: If the blocking screw is removed while the product is on its side or unsecured, the stand may[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 11 32 4 1.5. Views of the Monitor 1. Display 2. Power Indicator LED – Solid white when the power is turned On. Blinking white when in idle or power save modes. 3. Power Button – Turns power On / Off . 4. ENTER Button: ✦ Hot key to switch between color gamut settings sRGB , Ado- beRGB , User[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Introduction User Manual page 12 1. DVI – DVI input 2. DisplayPort – DisplayPort input 3. HDMI – HDMI input for video and audio. 4. Component Video – Component video input (RCA type) 5. Component Audio – Stereo audio input (RCA type). This is the default audio when using Component as the input. You may choose Compon[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 13 2. Getting Connected Installing your LaCie 324i LCD Monitor requires a few simple connections: 2.1. Connecting the Monitor 2.2. Ergonomic Adjustments 2.3. VESA 100 Compliant Alternative Stand[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 14 2.1. Connecting the Monitor Make certain that the power is off on your LaCie 324i monitor and computer before attaching the cables. 2.1.1. Cable Management To keep the cables neatly organized, place them into the cable manager on the back of the LCD stand ( Fig. 02 ). Please allow slack i[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 15 2.1.3. Audio Signals Connect the audio signal cables ( Fig. 04 ). a. Stereo audio input ✦ Connect a stereo audio cable (not included) from the stereo audio outputs of a compatible device to the stereo audio in- puts on the monitor (RCA type connectors). Note the color for the cable ends[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 16 2.1.5. P ower Cable and P ower Switch 1. Connect the female end of the power cable to the monitor ( Fig. 06 , a). 2. Connect the male end of the power cable to a compatible electrical receptacle ( Fig. 07 ). For example, an electrical out- let on the wall. 3. Turn the Power Switch to the [...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 17 2.2. Ergonomic Adjustments CAUTION: Use care when raising, lowering, tilting, swiveling, and pivoting the monitor screen. 2.2.1. R aise and Lower the Monitor Screen To raise or lower the display screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and raise or lower the 324i to the desired hei[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 18 2.2.4. Adjusting the 324i from Landscape Mode to P ortrait Mode - Pivot Your LaCie 324i allows you to view files in the traditional Land- scape mode or in Portrait mode. It is easy to switch between the two modes but you must show a bit of caution when turning the monitor screen 90° to [...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 19 2.3. VESA 100 Compliant Alternative Stand The base of the LaCie 324i is compatible with attachments that are VESA 100 compliant. Prepare the VESA 100 compliant at- tachment (i.e. flexible monitor arm or stand) before disconnecting the 324i from its original stand. Consider the following [...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Getting Connected User Manual page 20 7. Gently remove the stand from the 324i base. The monitor can now be mounted using an alternative attach- ment. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends using the original four screws that shipped with the 324i when placing it on a VESA 100 compliant stand or flexible arm attachment.[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 21 3. Quick Reference The following sections provide basic information on Aspect Ratio, PiP, Audio, and Hot Keys: 3.1. Aspect Ratio 3.2. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) 3.3. Audio 3.4. Hot Keys and OSD Lock[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 22 3.1. Aspect R atio Aspect Ratio refers to the ratio of the vertical length to the horizon- tal length (number of pixels) of the display or image. The LaCie 324i supports the following aspect ratios: ✦ 16:9 ✦ 16:10 ✦ 4:3 16:10 is the default format of the LaCie 324i LCD Monitor, corre-[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 23 NOTE: Refer to the user manuals of your devices to determine as- pect ratio compatibility with the 324i. You can change the aspect ratio at any time. For example, if you want to fill the screen by moving from Off to Expansion . To change the aspect ratio: 1. Tap the MENU button. 2. Tap an [...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 24 3.2. Picture -in-Picture (PiP) Use PiP to view a secondary video source. The following explains how to use the OSD to turn on and manage PiP. See 4.2. OSD: Picture-in-Picture (PiP) for further information on PiP options in the OSD. 3.2.1. Enable/Disable PiP Menu Use the OSD to turn PiP on o[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 25 3.3. Audio The 324i can accept audio from three sources (see 4.5. OSD: Sound for more information on the Audio OSD): 1. Stereo input via a stereo-mini jack ✦ From a computer, a portable music player, etc. ✦ Default audio input when using DVI or DisplayPort sources. 2. Stereo audio input[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 26 3.4. Hot K eys and OSD Lock The on-screen display (OSD) provides all the options to configure your LaCie 324i. However, a select group of settings are available using pre-assigned hot keys. Please see the table below for the de- tails. Feature Button(s) Description Color Setting* ENTER ✦[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Quick Reference User Manual page 27 Feature Button(s) Description OSD Lock with Brightness and Contrast** MENU+Up Arrow Enable: 1. Push MENU to turn on the OSD. 2. Simultaneously push MENU+Up Arrow . ✦ The OSD will be locked but the Brightness and Contrast sliders will remain avail- able. ✦ Make certain to turn the OSD on[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 28 4. On- Screen Display (OSD) Refer to the following sections for information on the LaCie 324i LCD Monitor OSD: 4.1. OSD Navigation 4.2. OSD: Picture-in-Picture (PiP) 4.3.1. OSD Picture: DVI and DisplayPort 4.3.2. OSD Picture: HDMI and Component Video 4.4. OSD: Others 4.5. OSD: Soun[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 29 4.1. OSD Navigation To turn the OSD On or Off, press the MENU key on the front of the 324i. Navigate the OSD using the buttons on the front of the 324i: Button Functions Menu ✦ A light touch turns the OSD On/Off ✦ When the OSD is on, tap the Menu button to return to the previou[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 30 4.2. OSD : Picture -in-Picture (PiP) PiP is available when the main input source is DVI or DisplayPort. Sub-menu Description Mode ✦ Turns PiP On / Off Input Source* ✦ Select the PiP source – HDMI or Component . Size* ✦ The PiP window can be Large or Small . P osition* ✦ P[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 31 4.3. OSD : Picture The selections for the Picture menu will change based upon the input signal: computer (DVI or DisplayPort) or video (HDMI or Component). 4.3.1. OSD Picture: D VI and DisplayP ort F ig. 18 Sub-menu Description Screen Mode ✦ Select the preferred color setting: Us[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 32 Sub-menu Description Color T emperature ✦ Available only when Screen Mode is set to User . ✦ Toggles between 13 preset color temperatures and User (all temperatures in Kelvin (K)): a. 4000 , 4500 , and 5000 (Yellow to Neutral) b. 5500 , 6000 , 6500 (default), 7000 , 7500 , 8000[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 33 4.3.2. OSD Picture: HDMI and Component Video F ig. 19 Sub-menu Description Screen mode ✦ Select the preferred color setting: User , sRGB , Adobe RGB , Calibration , or Greyscale P ower Manager ✦ Select Off to disable Power Management. ✦ The default, Standard , will send the m[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 34 Sub-menu Description Saturation ✦ Available only when Screen Mode is set to User . ✦ Raise or lower the density of colors on the screen. Too much saturation will most likely cause an unwant- ed intensity of the colors on the display. Reducing saturation to 0 will create a black[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 35 4.4. OSD : Others F ig. 20 Sub-menu Description Smooth ✦ Adjust the sharpness of the monitor image. ✦ The default is 50 . Language ✦ The OSD language can be set to: ✦ English, French, Italian, German, Russian, or Spanish OSD P osition ✦ Adjusts the OSD position on the scr[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 36 4.4.1. Input The 324i input is set to Auto-Detection as a default. The monitor will search for a live computer or video signal to display. The seek order for Auto-Detection is DVI , DisplayPort , HDMI , and Compo- nent . For example, if a DVI signal is active, Auto-Detection will s[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 37 4.5. OSD : Sound F ig. 21 Sub-menu Description Source Select the audio input source: PC , HDMI , and Component . Mute Turn mute On / Off . Volume Adjust the volume level. Bass Adjust the bass level. Treble Adjust the treble level.[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Settings and Adjustments User Manual page 38 4.6. OSD : Information This OSD heading lists current information for your LaCie 324i. There are no parameters to change. F ig. 22 Sub-menu Description Input Source Lists the current input setting. Resolution Lists the current resolution for the image. Operation Time The duration t[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor T roubleshooting User Manual page 39 If your LaCie 324i Monitor is not working correctly, please re- fer to the following checklist to determine the source of the problem. If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your monitor still does not work properly, please check the FAQs that are regularly publish[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor T roubleshooting User Manual page 40 Problem Solution OSD warning OUT OF RANGE is displayed when powering on the 324i or changing the input source. An image may be poorly displayed with pixels missing. ✦ Either the signal clock or the resolution is too high. Choose one of the supported modes. Image is unstable or unfocused [...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 41 6. Contacting Customer Support 6.1. Before Y ou Contact T echnical Support Please read the User Manual and review the Troubleshooting section to resolve an issue with your LaCie device. If the problem persists, see 6.2. LaCie Customer Support Contacts for the technical support i[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 42 6.2. LaCie Customer Support Contacts LaCie Asia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ LaCie Australia http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Brazil http://www.lacie.com/us/contact/ LaCi[...]

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    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor W arranty Information User Manual page 43 7. W arranty Information LaCie warrants your monitor against any defect in material and workmanship, under normal use, for the period designated on your warranty certificate. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, LaCie will, at its option, re-[...]