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:...

LaCie 324 Monitor Introduction
User Manual page 12
HDMIAC INPC-DIGIT AL PC-ANAL OG
12DVI-D AU
DIO IND-SUBAU DIO IN
LINE OUT USB
 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...

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...

LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Getting Connected
User Manual page 15
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...

LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Getting Connected
User Manual page 16
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)....

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....

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
User Manual page 19
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...

LaCie 324 LCD Monitor Monitor Operation
User Manual page 20
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...