LaCie 324 Users Manual

							LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 6
1.1. Features ........................................................................\
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1.2. Monitor Specifications ........................................................................\
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1.3. Box Content ........................................................................\
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1.4. About the LCD Stand Pin ........................................................................\
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1.5. Views of the Monitor ........................................................................\
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2. Getting Connected 13
2.1. Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer ........................................................................\
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2.2. Connecting Headphones or Speakers ........................................................................\
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2.3. Connecting USB Devices ........................................................................\
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2.4. Ergonomic Adjustments ........................................................................\
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2.4.1. Raise and Lower Monitor Screen ........................................................................\
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2.4.2. Screen Tilt ........................................................................\
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2.4.3. Swivel ........................................................................\
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2.5. Installing an Alternative Stand or Attachment ........................................................................\
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3. Monitor Operation 18
3.1. About Zoom Modes and Aspect Ratio ........................................................................\
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3.2. Using the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Function ........................................................................\
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3.2.1. Turning PiP On/Off  ........................................................................\
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3.2.2. Adjusting the Position of the PiP ........................................................................\
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3.2.3. Modifying the PiP Size ........................................................................\
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3.2.4. Switching Audio Output to Speakers ........................................................................\
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3.2.5. Switching Input Source Displayed on the PiP ........................................................................\
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4. Settings and Adjustments 22
4.1. Settings and Adjustments (Basic Operation) ........................................................................\
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4.2. Advanced Settings ........................................................................\
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4.2.1. PiP Settings ........................................................................\
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4.2.2. DVI/VGA Settings........................................................................\
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4.2.3. HDMI Video Settings ........................................................................\
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4.2.4. Other Settings ........................................................................\
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5. Troubleshooting 29
6. Contacting Customer Support 31
Before You Contact Technical Support ........................................................................\
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LaCie Customer Support Contacts ........................................................................\
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7. Warranty Information 33
  
						

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Copyrights
Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights re-
served. No part of this publication may 
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys-
tem, or transmitted in any form or by any 
means, electronic, mechanical, photo-
copying, recording or otherwise, without 
the prior written consent of LaCie.
Changes
The material in this document is for infor-
mation only and subject to change with-
out notice. While reasonable efforts have 
been made in the preparation of this 
document to assure its accuracy, LaCie 
assumes no liability resulting from errors 
or omissions in this document, or from the 
use of the information contained herein. 
LaCie reserves the right to make changes 
or revisions in the product design or the 
product manual without reservation and 
without obligation to notify any person of 
such revisions and changes.
FCC Declaration of Conformity:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested 
and found to comply with the limits for 
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can 
be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try 
and correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
 ✦Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
 ✦Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
 ✦Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
 ✦Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.
 ✦Use only shielded cables to connect 
I/O devices to this equipment.
Use the attached specified cables with the 
LaCie 324 monitor so as not to interfere 
with radio and television reception.
1.  The power supply cord you use must 
have been approved by and comply with 
the safety standards of U.S.A. and meet 
the following condition. 
2.  Please use the supplied shielded video 
signal cable. Use of other cables and 
adapters may cause interference with 
radio and television reception.
U.S. Responsible Party:  
LaCie, LTD
Address: 
22985 NW Evergreen Pkwy.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Tel. No.:  
(503) 844-4503
Manufacturer’s Declara-
tion for CE Certification
We, LaCie, solemnly declare 
that this product conforms to the follow-
ing European directives: 2004/108/EC 
(EMC), and 2006/95/EC (Safety)
LaCie S.A.
33 Bld du Général Martial Valin
75015 Paris
France
CAUTION: Modifications not autho-
rized by the manufacturer may void the 
user’s authority to operate this device. 
CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord 
is required in order to meet FCC emission 
limits and also to prevent interference to 
the nearby radio and television reception. 
It is essential that only the supplied power 
cord be used.
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use
LaCie 324 LCD Monitor
Power supply chordNon shield type, 3-conductor
Length2.0 m
Plug shape
(USA)
110427v1.1
   
						

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 ✦DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There 
are no user serviceable parts inside and 
opening or removing covers may expose 
you to dangerous shock hazards or oth-
er risks. Refer all servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
 ✦Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet 
or use your monitor near water.
 ✦Do not insert objects of any kind into the 
cabinet slots, as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points, which can be harm-
ful or fatal or may cause electric shock, 
fire or equipment failure.
 ✦Do not place any heavy objects on the 
power cord. Damage to the cord may 
cause shock or fire.
 ✦Do not place this product on a sloping 
or unstable surface, as the monitor may 
fall, causing serious damage.
 ✦Do not place any objects onto the moni-
tor and do not use the monitor out-
doors.
 ✦The inside of the fluorescent tube lo-
cated within the LCD monitor contains 
mercury. Please follow the bylaws or 
rules of your municipality to dispose of 
the tube properly.
 ✦Do not bend power cord.
 ✦Do not use monitor in high tempera-
tures, humid, dusty, or oily areas.
 ✦Do not cover vent on monitor.
Immediately unplug your monitor from 
the outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
personnel under the following condi-
tions:
 ✦When the power supply cord or plug is 
damaged.
 ✦If liquid has been spilled, or objects 
have fallen into the monitor.
 ✦If the monitor has been exposed to rain 
or water.
 ✦If the monitor has been dropped or the 
cabinet damaged.
 ✦If the monitor does not operate normally 
by following operating instructions.
 ✦If glass is broken, handle with care.
 ✦If monitor or glass is broken, do not 
come in contact with the liquid crystal 
and handle with care.
 ✦Allow adequate ventilation around the 
monitor so that heat can properly dis-
sipate. Do not block ventilated openings 
or place the monitor near a radiator or 
other heat sources. Do not put anything 
on top of monitor.
 ✦The power cable connector is the prima-
ry means of detaching the system from 
the power supply. The monitor should 
be installed close to a power outlet 
which is easily accessible.
 ✦Handle with care when transporting. 
Save packaging for transporting.
 ✦Image Persistence: Please be aware that 
LCD Technology may experience a phe-
nomenon known as Image Persistence.
 ✦Image Persistence occurs when a re-
sidual or “ghost” image of a previous 
image remains visible on the screen. 
Unlike CRT monitors, LCD monitors’ 
image persistence is not permanent, but 
constant images being displayed for a 
long period of time should be avoided. 
To alleviate image persistence, turn off 
the monitor for as long as the previous 
image was displayed. For example, if an 
image was on the monitor for one hour, 
the monitor should be turned off for one 
hour to erase the image.
 ✦When operating the LaCie 324 LCD 
Monitor with a 220-240V AC power 
source in Europe, use the power cord 
provided with the monitor.
 ✦In the UK, a BS approved power cord 
with a moulded plug has a Black (five 
Amps) fuse installed for use with this 
equipment.
 ✦If a power cord is not supplied with this 
equipment please contact your sup-
plier.
 ✦When operating the LaCie 324 LCD 
Monitor with a 220-240V AC power 
source in Australia, use the power cord 
provided with the monitor. If a power 
cord is not supplied with this equipment 
please contact your supplier.
 ✦For all other cases, use a power cord 
that matches the AC voltage of the 
power outlet and has been approved by 
and complies with the safety standard of 
your particular country.
Safety Precautions and Maintenance
  
						

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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 slightly below 
eye level.  Your eyes should look slight-
ly downward when viewing the middle 
of the screen.
 ✦Position your monitor no closer than 
40 cm and no further away than 70 cm 
from your eyes. The optimal distance is 
50 cm.
 ✦Rest your eyes periodically by focus-
ing on an object at least 20 feet away. 
Blink often.
 ✦Position the monitor at a 90° angle 
to windows and other light sources to 
minimize glare and reflections. Adjust 
the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do 
not reflect on your screen.
 ✦If reflected light makes it hard for you 
to see your screen, use an anti-glare 
filter.
 ✦Clean the LCD monitor surface with 
a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid 
using any cleaning solution or glass 
cleaner!
 ✦Adjust the monitor’s brightness and 
contrast controls to enhance readabil-
ity.
 ✦Use a document holder placed close to 
the screen.
 ✦Position whatever you are looking at 
most of the time (the screen or refer-
ence material) directly in front of you to 
minimize turning your head while you 
are typing.
 ✦Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the 
monitor for long periods of time to 
avoid image persistence (after-image 
effects).
Health and Ergonomic Precautions
To maximize ergonomics benefits, we 
recommend the following:
 ✦Adjust the brightness until the back-
ground raster disappears.
 ✦Do not position the contrast control to 
its maximum setting.
 ✦Use the preset size and position con-
trols with standard signals.
 ✦Use the preset color setting.
 ✦Use non-interlaced signals with a verti-
cal refresh rate between 60-75 Hz.
 ✦Do not use primary color blue on a 
dark background, as it is difficult to see 
and may produce eye fatigue to insuf-
ficient contrast.
  
						

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Within the European 
Union
EU-wide legislation, as im-
plemented in each Member 
State, requires that waste electrical and 
electronic products carrying the mark 
(above) must be disposed of separately 
from normal household waste. This in-
cludes monitors and electrical acces-
sories, such as signal cables or power 
cords. When you need to dispose of 
your LaCie display products, please fol-
low the guidance of your local authority, 
or ask the shop where you purchased 
the product, or if applicable, follow any 
agreements made between yourself and 
LaCie.
The mark on electrical and electronic 
products only applies to the current Eu-
ropean Union Member States.
Outside the European Union
If you wish to dispose of used electrical 
and electronic products outside the Eu-
ropean Union, please contact your local 
authority so as to comply with the correct 
disposal method.
LaCie is strongly committed to environ-
mental protection and sees recycling as 
one of the company’s top priorities in 
trying to minimize the burden placed on 
the environment. We are engaged in de-
veloping environmentally friendly prod-
ucts, and always strive to help define 
and comply with the latest independent 
standards from agencies.
Recycling programs information:
Sweden - http://www.el-retur.se
Germany - http://www.recyclingpartner.de/
Holland - http://www.mirec.nl/
Manufacturer ’s Recycling and Energy Information
Energy saving:
This monitor features an advanced energy saving capability. When a VESA Display Power 
Management Signaling (DPMS) Standard signal is sent to the monitor, th\
e Energy Saving 
mode is activated. The monitor enters a single Energy Saving mode.
ModePower ConsumptionLED color
Normal operation140WBlue
Energy saving modeLess than 2WOrange
OffLess than 1WN/A
  
						

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1. Introduction
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Quick Links
Thank you for purchasing a LaCie 324 LCD Monitor. 
Designed for creative professionals, this LCD monitor features a 
24-inch wide-gamut LCD panel, 10-bit gamma correction and 
full HD support for the best video experience available. With 
DCDi® by Faroudja video enhancement technologies and full 
hardware calibration support, this monitor is ideal for work on 
both still and moving images. The optional LaCie blue eye col-
orimeter and blue eye pro software are the ideal tools to tune 
your monitor for the most realistic rendering of your images. 
The LaCie 324 also includes a convenient audio jack to con-
nect your headphones or speakers and three powered USB 2.0 
ports for all your USB devices.
 
  
						

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1.1. Features
Wide-Gamut S-PVA panel technology offers an industry-leading 92% NTSC Gamut that allows the LaCie 324 mon\
itor to display a 
large range of vibrant colors previously unattainable by LCD monitors. T\
his technology also offers an excellent balance between contrast 
(1000:1) and brightness (400 cd/m2  typ.) and an expansive viewing angle of 178°.
10-bit Gamma Correction ensures a smooth rendering of color gradients such as those commonly fo\
und in photography and digital 
art.
Hardware Calibration
The LaCie 324 can be hardware-calibrated with appropriate calibration to\
ols. We recommend using LaCie blue eye pro, optimized for 
LaCie monitors.
Full High Definition Support
The monitor supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 720i resolutions and features two HDCP-compatible HDMI input ports t\
o connect a variety 
of full HD sources for the best video experience available.
DCDi® by Faroudja
DCDi® by Faroudja is a suite of video enhancement technologies that p\
roduce exceptional image quality:
 ✦Reduces “jagged edges” (typical with interlaced video signals)
 ✦TrueLife™ improved detail rendering
 ✦Adaptive contrast 
 ✦Motion-adaptive Noise Reduction
Supports up to 4 video sources with simultaneous viewing of 2 sources through the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) function. 
Large 24-inch (61 cm) diagonal size and wide 16:10 format enhances productivity by reducing the need for scrolling through docu-
ments and switching windows. View full 1:1 scale display of two full pages with additional space for application palettes and tool bars.
High 1920x1200 resolution is ideal for high resolution graphics applications.
Convenient audio line out serves as headphone or speaker connector.
Convenient USB hub located on the rear left side of front panel for connection of USB devices such as LaCie external hard drives or the 
LaCie blue eye pro calibrator.
Ergonomic stand enables height, swivel, and tilt adjustments.
VESA 100 mounting interface
The monitor can be attached to any VESA 100 compatible attachment.
 
  
						

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1.2. Monitor Specifications
TechnologyWide-Gamut S-PVA
Display Diagonal24 inches (61 cm)
Active Display Area518.4 (H) x 324 (V) mm
Resolution
Some systems may not support all modes listed.
Primary mode : 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz – LaCie recommends this resolution for optimal display perfor-
mance.
Secondary modes : 720x400@70Hz, 823x624@75Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 640x480@60 Hz/67Hz/
72Hz/75Hz, 800x600@56Hz/60Hz/72Hz/75Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz/70\
Hz/75Hz, 
1280x1024@60Hz/75Hz, 1440x900@60Hz, 720x480, 1280x720, 1920x540, 1920x1080@60Hz, 
640x400@56Hz, 848x480@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz, 1280x768@60Hz, 1360x768@60Hz
Pixel pitch0.270 mm, 89 PPI
Gamut92% NTSC
Color depth16,777,216
Gamma correction10 bit
Luminance400 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast ratio1000:1 (typical)
Response timeRise time + Fall time : 16ms (typical) 8ms G to G
Viewing anglesLeft/Right ±178°, Up/Down ±178°
ConnectionsMini D-Sub, DVI-D, 2xHDMI
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1.3. Box Content
Your box contains the LaCie 324 LCD Monitor and items 2 -9, 
listed below:
 ➀LaCie 324 LCD Monitor
 ➁DVI-D cable
 ➂HDMI-HDMI cable
 ➃Audio jack cable
 ➄AC power cable
 ➅USB host cable
 ➆Cable management accessory
 ➇CD-ROM with User Manual and monitor ICC profiles
 ➈Quick Install Guide
IMPORTANT INFO: Please keep the product box and pack-
ing materials, including the LCD stand pin, and store in a safe 
area in case you need to safely transport your product in the 
future. In the event that the monitor should need to be repaired 
or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
1
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7
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Quick Install Guide
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1.4. About the LCD Stand Pin
The monitor’s LCD stand is secured during transport using a pin 
near the base of the stand. Please follow the procedure below 
to remove it.
1. Take the monitor out of the box and remove cushioning ma-
terial. Do not remove the pin yet. 
2. Place the monitor on a desk or other horizontal surface. Do 
not remove the pin yet. 
CAUTION: If the pin is removed while the product is on its 
side, the stand may extend forcefully, causing it to hit the body 
of the handler or to fall, resulting in personal injury or damage 
to the product.
3. Peel off the seal and remove the pin.
Be sure to keep the pin in an easily accessible location, as it 
may be required in the future when repacking this product for 
transport.
When transporting the monitor in the future, adjust the LCD to 
its lowest position and insert the pin into the LCD stand base to 
lock it in place. The monitor can then be inserted back into the 
cushioning material and into its box.