LaCie 324 Users Manual

							LaCie 324 Monitor Introduction
User Manual page 11
1.5. Views of the Monitor
 ➀Display – Displays images
 ➁Power indicator – Turns blue when power is turned ON; 
Turns orange when in IDLE or POWER SAVE mode
 ➂Power key – Turns power ON and OFF
 ➃INPUT key – When menu is OFF, switches from DVI to 
VGA to HDMI1/2 video signal source; When menu is ON, 
used to select menu items 
 ➄Left arrow / Right arrow – When menu screen is ON, 
used to select menu items 
 ➅Up arrow / Down arrow – When menu screen is ON: 
used to select menu items
 ➆Menu key – Displays the on-screen display (OSD) menu
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Front View
Refer to the diagram below for the names and functions of each component of the monitor.
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 ➀Theft-prevention slot – Connects commercial security 
cables when necessary
 ➁LCD stand base – The stand base is removable; the 4-
screw attachment can be used to attach any alternative 
VESA-100 standard LCD attachment. See section 2.5. In-
stalling an Alternative Stand or Attachment.
 ➂Cable management accessory – Used to collect and or-
ganize cables. See the NOTE in section 2.1. Connecting 
the Monitor to Your Computer.
 ➃AC-IN connector – Connects the power cable
 ➄HDMI (1, 2) – Connects video devices
 ➅PC-Digital – 
 ✦DVI-D – Connects your computer’s digital (DVI) output 
connector
 ✦Audio IN – Connects your computer’s audio output 
terminal
 ➆PC-Analog –
 ✦D-SUB – Connects your computer’s RGB output connec-
tor
 ✦Audio IN – Connects your computer’s audio output ter-
minal.
 ➇Line out – Connects headphones or speakers
 ➈USB upstream (1 port) – Connects your computer’s USB 
connector using USB cable (included).
 ➉USB downstream (3 ports) – Connects USB-compatible 
peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.).
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Rear View
Refer to the diagram below for the names and functions of each component of the monitor.
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							LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Getting Connected
User Manual page 13
2. Getting Connected
Installing your LaCie 324 LCD Monitor is easy, requiring only a 
few simple connections:
 ✦2.1. Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer
 ✦2.2. Connecting Headphones or Speakers
 ✦2.3. Connecting USB Devices 
 ✦2.4. Ergonomic Adjustments
 ✦2.5. Installing an Alternative Stand or Attachment
  
						

							LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Getting Connected
User Manual page 14
2.1. Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer
To attach the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instruc-
tions:
1. Power off your computer.
2. Connect the signal cable (see Fig. 2.1-A):
2a. For a PC or MAC with DVI digital output:
Connect the DVI signal cable to the DVI connector on your 
computer. Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the mon-
itor’s DVI input. Tighten all screws.
2b. For a PC or MAC with Analog output:
Connect a 15-pin mini D-SUB to D-SUB signal cable (not in-
cluded) to the 15-pin mini D-SUB connector on your computer. 
Connect the other end of this cable to the monitor’s D-SUB 
(VGA) input.
2c. For a video source with HDMI output:
Connect the HDMI signal cable to the HDMI connector on your 
computer. Connect the other end of this cable to the monitor’s 
HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Up to 4 video sources can be connected 
to the monitor at the same time using the DVI, VGA, HDMI 1 
and HDMI 2 input ports.
3. Connect the included audio cable to the monitor’s AUDIO 
IN port. If you are connecting two computers to the monitor, 
you can connect two audio cables to the monitor’s AUDIO 
IN ports. Video sources connected through HDMI require no 
additional audio cable.
4. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO OUT 
terminal on your PC or Mac.
NOTE: To keep the cables neatly organized, place them into 
the cable management accessory that clips into place on the 
back of the LCD stand (Fig. 2.1-B).
5. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC inlet on the 
back of the monitor and the other end to a power outlet.
6. Push the power key to turn on the monitor, and turn on your 
computer.
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2.2. Connecting Headphones or Speakers
To connect headphones or speakers:
Simply plug your headphones or speakers into the LINE OUT 
port located on the rear of the monitor (Fig. 2.2).
 
2.3. Connecting USB Devices
USB devices can be connected to the USB connectors located 
on the side of the monitor.
To connect USB Devices:
1. Connect the USB host cable to a USB terminal on your com-
puter and to the USB host port on the monitor (Fig. 2.3). The 
monitor’s USB hub is now connected to your computer.
2. Connect USB peripherals to the USB connectors located on 
the side of the monitor (Fig. 2.3).
 
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2.4. Ergonomic Adjustments
CAUTION: Use care when raising, lowering, titling or swivel-
ing the monitor screen.
2.4.1. Raise and Lower Monitor Screen
To raise or lower screen, place hands on each side of the moni-
tor and raise or lower to the desired height (Fig. 2.4.1).
Figure 2.4.2
Figure 2.4.1
Figure 2.4.3
2.4.2. Screen Tilt
Grasp the top and bottom sides of the monitor screen with your 
hands and adjust the tilt as desired (Fig. 2.4.2).
2.4.3. Swivel
Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands and 
adjust the swivel as desired (Fig. 2.4.3). 
NOTE: The base of the LaCie 324 monitor is designed to 
swivel on a hard, flat surface. The entire unit turns, not just the 
display.
  
						

							LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Getting Connected
User Manual page 17
2.5. Installing an Alternative Stand or Attachment
The base of the LaCie 324 can be disconnected to attach a 
flexible monitor arm or other attachment compliant with VESA 
100 standards. Prepare the arm and screws required for instal-
lation beforehand. 
Remove monitor stand for mounting
To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: 
1. Power off the monitor and your computer.
2. Disconnect all cables including the power cable.
3. Place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the 
highest position.
4. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface. To pre-
vent any scratching or damage, spread a soft cloth under-
neath the LCD panel during this operation.
5. Remove the 2 mounting screws accessible through the holes 
in the stand (Fig. 2.5-A). 
6. Slide out and remove both parts of the VESA cover from the 
stand (Fig. 2.5-A).
7. Place one hand around the base and remove the remaining 
2 mounting screws (Fig. 2.5-B). 
The monitor can now be mounted using an alternative attach-
ment. If the stand needs to be re-attached, simply reverse this 
process.
Attaching the alternative stand or attach-
ment 
Attach the stand or arm attachment using the 4 screws from the 
stand removal.
IMPORTANT INFO: 
 ✦For safety reasons, please make sure that the monitor arm 
can stably support the weight of this monitor (approx. 8.3 
kg/18.3 lb.). 
 ✦To avoid damage to the monitor and stand when mounting, 
please use only M4x10 screws such as those included with 
the monitor. 
 ✦Refer to the alternative stand’s documentation for instructions 
specific to that attachment.
Figure 2.5-A
Figure 2.5-B
  
						

							LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Monitor Operation
User Manual page 18
3. Monitor Operation
Refer to the following sections for information on viewing video 
on your LaCie 324 LCD Monitor:
 ✦3.1. About Zoom Modes and Aspect Ratio
 ✦3.2. Using the Picture-in-Picture Function 
 ✧3.2.1. Turning PiP ON/OFF
 ✧3.2.2. Adjusting the Position of the PiP 
 ✧3.2.3. Modifying PiP Size
 ✧3.2.4. Switching Audio Output to Speakers 
 ✧3.2.5. Switching Input Source Displayed on the PiP
  
						

							LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Monitor Operation
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3.1. About Zoom Modes and Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio refers to the ratio of the vertical length to horizon-
tal length (number of pixels) of the display or image.
The LaCie 324 supports the following aspect ratios:
 ✦16:9
 ✦16:10
 ✦4:3
Virtually all video sources available today use one of these three 
aspect ratios. 16:10 is the native format of the LaCie 324 LCD 
Monitor, corresponding to a 1920 x 1200 resolution computer 
video signal. When using a 4:3 or 16:9 video source, such as 
an HD Video source or a 1600 x 1200 computer video signal, 
the monitor can apply a zoom transformation to adjust the sig-
nal to the monitor.
The four zoom modes are Real, SmartZoom, Zoom and Dx2D and they have the following behavior:
ModeAspect Ratio4:3 Video16:9 Video
REAL
Applies no modification and 
displays real input signal 
resolution in the center of the 
display
Smart Zoom
Maintains the aspect ratio of 
the source and upscales it to 
1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080
Zoom
Upscales the source to 1920 
x 1080, maximizing its size; 
some distortion may occur 
because aspect ratio is not 
respected
Dx2D
Extends both sides of pan-
orama display to magnify to 
1920 x 1200
NOTE: Refer to the user manuals of your devices for the aspect 
ratios of their input sources.
NOTE: Refer to the On-Screen Manual for PC-Analog and PC-
Digital input aspect ratios.
  
						

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3.2. Using the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Function
A secondary video source can be displayed while a computer 
display source is active on the main display. The following ex-
plains how to use the on-screen menu to operate this function. 
To access the Picture-in-Picture menu, press MENU, select “PiP” 
with the INPUT key and the PiP Settings screen appears.
  
3.2.1. Turning PiP On/Off 
Toggle the PiP function ON/OFF on the PiP Settings screen by 
pressing the Left/Right arrows on the front panel of the Moni-
tor.
3.2.2. Adjusting the Position of the PiP
The position of the Sub-Display can be adjusted by doing the 
following :  When the PiP function is ON, toggle the PiP Posi-
tion function by using the Left/Right arrows on the front panel 
of the Monitor. The PiP position changes each time either ar-
row is pressed in the following order : Upper right - Lower right 
- Lower left - Upper left - Upper right.
3.2.3. Modifying the PiP Size
When the Sub-Display is ON, toggle the PiP Size function by 
using the Left/Right arrows on the front panel of the Monitor. 
The PiP size changes each time either arrow is pressed in the 
following order : Small - Medium - Large - Small.
The dimensions of the Picture-in-Picture depend on the origi-
nal video source aspect ratio PiP Size mode applied. For 
your reference, they can be found in the following table:
Aspect Ratio of SourceLargeMedium Small
4:3800 x 600 640 x 480480 x 360
5:4 800 x 600 640 x 480480 x 360
16:9 800 x 450 640 x 360480 x 270
16:10 800 x 450 640 x 360480 x 270