Owner's Manual

LED LCD MONITOR

(LED MONITOR*)

*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.

Please read the safety information carefully before using the
product.
LED LCD Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List
27UD68

www.lg.com
 2 Contents

CONTENTS
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3 LICENSE 16 USER SETTINGS

17 Customizing settings
- Menu Settings
4 ASSEMBLING AND 17
PREPARING 17 - -Quick Settings
18 - -PBP
4 Product Components 19 - -Picture
5 Component and Button Description 22 - -General
5 - How to Use the Joystick Button 23 - -Reset
6 Input Connector
7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor
8 Installing the Monitor
24 TROUBLESHOOTING
8 - Assembling the stand base
- Detaching the Stand Base
9
26 ‌SPECIFICATIONS
10 - Using the cable holder
10 - Installing onto a table 26 27UD68
11 - Adjusting the angle 27 Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC)
12 - Using the Kensington lock 27 HDMI
12 - Installing the wall mount plate 27 DisplayPort
13 - Installing to a wall 28 HDMI Timing (Video)
28 Power LED

14 USING THE MONITOR

14 Connecting to a PC
14 - HDMI connection
14 - DisplayPort connection
15 Connecting to AV Devices
15 - HDMI connection
15 Connecting to External Devices
15 - Connecting Headphones
 LICENSE 3

LICENSE

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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 Ad-
ministrator, Inc.

VESA, VESA logo, DisplayPort Compliance Logo and DisplayPort

Compliance Logo for dual-mode source are all registered trademarks of the
Video Electronics Standards Association.

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”.
 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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Product Components
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Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are
missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and
components may look different from those shown here.

or

Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter

CD / Card ( Depending on the
( Depending on the country )
country )

HDMI Cable DisplayPort Cable

( This cable is not in-
cluded in all countries. )

Stand Base Stand Body Cable Holder Screw Cover 2 Screws

CAUTION

yy Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.

yy The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components.
yy It is recommend that use the supplied components.
yy If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image
noises.

NOTE
Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
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Without prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to im-
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prove the performance of the product.
To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the
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retail store where you purchased the product.
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Component and Button Description

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Joystick Button
Power LED
yyOn: power is on
yyOff: power is off

How to Use the Joystick Button

You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with
your finger.

Basic Functions

Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the
Power on
monitor.

Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off
Power off
the monitor.

Volume
◄/► You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right.
Control

NOTE

yy The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.

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Input Connector
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Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION

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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these As far as possible, avoid touching the moni-
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instructions to prevent the monitor from being tor screen. This may result in damage to the
scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- screen or some of the pixels used to create
portation regardless of its shape or size. images.

It is advisable to place the monitor in the

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original box or packing material before at-
tempting to move it.
Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon-
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nect the power cord and all cables.
Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame
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firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

If you use the monitor panel without the

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stand base, its joystick button may cause
the monitor to become unstable and fall,
resulting in damage to the monitor or human
injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick
button to malfunction.
When holding the monitor, the screen should
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face away from you to prevent it being
scratched.

When moving the monitor, avoid any strong

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shock or vibrations to the product.
When moving the monitor, keep it upright,
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never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it
sideways.
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Installing the Monitor 3 1 Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body.

2 Tighten the screw to the right.
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Assembling the stand base

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1 Place the screen face down.

Stand Body

Stand Base
CAUTION

To protect the screen from scratches, cover

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4 Attach the screw cover.
the surface with a soft cloth.

Screw Cover
2 Check the direction of the stand body
(front, back) and then mount the stand body
onto the stand hinge.
Use a tool to attach the stand body as shown
in the figure.

CAUTION
Applying excessive force when tightening
Stand Body the screws may cause damage to the moni-
tor. Damage caused in this way will not be
covered by the product warranty.

CAUTION

It may hurt your foot off the stand, so be

careful.
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Detaching the Stand Base 4 Remove the two screws on the back of stand
body.

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1 Place the screen face down.

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As shown in the illustration, disconnect the
CAUTION stand body from the stand hinge.

yy To protect the screen from scratches, cover

the surface with a soft cloth.

2 1 Turn the screw to the left.

2 Pull out the Stand Base.

Stand Body

CAUTION
yy Illustrations in this document represent typi-
cal procedures, so they may look different
from the actual product.
yy Applying excessive force when tightening
screws may cause damage to the monitor.
Stand Base Damage caused in this way will not be cov-
ered by the product warranty.
yy Be careful not to hurt your hand on the edges
3 As shown in the illustration, pull Screw Cover of the screw covers.
out to separate it from the set. yy Do not carry the monitor upside down by just
holding the base. This may cause the moni-
tor to fall off the stand and could result in
personal injury.
yy When lifting or moving the monitor, do not
touch the monitor screen. The force applied
to the monitor screen may cause damage to
it.

CAUTION

It may hurt your foot off the stand, so be

careful.

Screw Cover
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Using the cable holder Installing onto a table

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Arrange the cables using the cable holder as 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an
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shown in the illustration. upright position.

Place at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away
from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.

100 mm
(3.94 inches)
100 mm
(3.94 inches)

100 mm
(3.94 inches) 100 mm
(3.94 inches)

Cable Holder

2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and

then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

or

3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the

monitor to turn on the monitor.

CAUTION

Unplug the power cord prior to moving or

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installing the monitor. There is risk of electric
shock.
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Adjusting the angle

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1 Place the monitor in an upright position, mount-

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ed on the stand base.

2 Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the

screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards
for a comfortable viewing experience.

Rear Side Front Side

WARNING

To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting

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the screen, do not hold the lower part of the
monitor's frame as illustrated below.

Be careful not to touch or press the screen

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area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
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Using the Kensington lock Installing the wall mount plate

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The Kensington security system connector is locat- This monitor supports the specification of the stan-
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ed at the back of the Monitor set. dard wall mount plate or compatible device.
For more information on installation and usage,
1 Place the screen face down. To protect the
refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit
screen from scratches, cover the surface with a
the website at http://www.kensington.com.
soft cloth.
Connect the Kensington security system cable 2 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor
between the Monitor set and a table. and align it with the screw holes.

3 Tighten the four screws to fix the plate to the

monitor using a screwdriver.

NOTE

The wall mount plate is sold separately.

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For more information on installation, refer to
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the wall mount plate's installation guide.
Be careful not to use excessive force when
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mounting the wall mount plate, as this can
damage the monitor's screen.

NOTE
Use of the Kensington lock is optional.
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The accessories can be purchased at
your local electronics store.
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Wall Mount (A x B)
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Installing to a wall
A B

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Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches)

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away from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.94
inches) of space at each side of the monitor to
ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation CAUTION
instructions can be obtained from your local retail Unplug the power cord before moving or in-
yy
store. Please refer to the manual to install and set stalling the monitor to avoid electric shocks.
up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a
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slanted wall may result in the monitor falling
off, which could lead to injury. Please use
100 mm the genuine LG wall mounting bracket. For
(3.94 inches)
more information, contact your local retail
store or a qualified installer.
Applying excessive force when fastening
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100 mm screws may cause damage to the moni-
(3.94 inches)
tor. Damage caused in this way will not be
100 mm
(3.94 inches)
covered by the product warranty.
100 mm
Use the wall mounting bracket and screws
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(3.94 inches) that conform to the VESA standard. Dam-
age caused by the use or misuse of inap-
propriate components will not be covered
To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mount- by the product warranty.
ing bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor. Screw length from outer surface of back
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Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely cover should be under 8mm.
fixed to the monitor and to the wall.
Wall mount Pad
1 If you use screw longer than standard, the moni-
tor might be damaged internally.
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be Back Cover
damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible
for it. Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Wall Mount (A x B) 100 x 100 Standard screw
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4
Wall Mount Plate LSW 149 Max.8mm
(Optional)

NOTE
Use the screws specified by the VESA stan-
yy
dard.
The wall mount kit includes the installation
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guide and all necessary parts.
The wall mounting bracket is optional. The
yy
accessories can be purchased at your local
retail store.
The length of the screw may differ for each
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wall mounting bracket. Ensure the correct
length screw is used.
For more information, please refer to the
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user manual for the wall mounting bracket.
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USING THE MONITOR DisplayPort connection

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Transmits the digital video and audio signals from

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your PC to the monitor. Connect your PC to the

Connecting to a PC monitor using the DisplayPort cable as illustrated
below.
This monitor supports the *Plug and Play
yy Press the menu button and then select the input
feature. option from the input menu.
*Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to
add a device to your computer without having
to reconfigure anything or install any manual
drivers.

HDMI connection
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect
your PC and AV device to the monitor with the
HDMI cable as illustrated below.
Press the menu button and then select the input
option from the input menu.

NOTE

yy There may be no video or audio output de-

pending on the DP version of the PC.
yy If you use generic cables not certified by LG,
the screen may not display or there may be
image noises.

NOTE

yyIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility

problem.
yyUse a certified cable with the HDMI logo
attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI
cable, the screen may not display or a
connection error may occur.
yyRecommended HDMI cable types
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
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Connecting to AV Devices Connecting to External Devices

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HDMI connection

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Connecting Headphones
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect Connect peripherals to the monitor via the head-
your PC and AV device to the monitor with the phones port. Connect as illustrated.
HDMI cable as illustrated below.
Press the menu button and then select the input
option from the input menu.

(sold separately)

NOTE

yy Peripheral devices are sold separately.

yy If you use angled earphones, it may cause
a problem with connecting another external
NOTE device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recom-
mended to use straight earphones.
yyIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
problem.
yyUse a certified cable with the HDMI logo
attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI
cable, the screen may not display or a
connection error may occur.
yyRecommended HDMI cable types Angled Straight
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
yy Depending on the audio settings of the PC
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
and external device, headphones and speaker
functions may be limited.
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USER SETTINGS
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Activating the Main Menu

1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
2 Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options.
3 Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu.

Joystick Button

Button Menu Status Description

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.

Exits the main menu.

Main menu enabled (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can turn off
the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.)

Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.

◄
Main menu enabled Enters the menu features.

Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.

►
Main menu enabled Enters the input feature.

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.

▲
Main menu enabled Enters the game mode feature.
Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
▼
Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.

Main Menu Features

Main Menu Description

Menu Configures the screen settings.
You can change Picture Mode to a gaming
Game Mode
mode.
Input Sets input mode.
Monitor off Turns off the monitor.

Exit Exits the main menu.

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Customizing settings

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Menu Settings

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-Quick Settings
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at
the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Go to Quick Settings > Brightness by moving the
joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that
appear in the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick
to ◄ until you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > Quick Settings Description
Brightness
Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Volume Adjusts the volume.

NOTE
Jog joystick button down (
yy ) in the Volume menu will
enable/disable the Mute function.
Input Selects the current input mode.
Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio.
Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays a video according to the input video signal aspect ratio.
1:1 The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.

NOTE

The display may look the same for Wide, Original, and 1:1 options at the recommended resolution.
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The ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal.
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-PBP
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1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at

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the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.

2 Go to PBP by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that
appear in the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick
to ◄ until you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > PBP Description

Sub Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
PBP Connection Sub Screen (Right)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort
Main Screen HDMI 1 - - O
(Left)
HDMI 2 - - O
DisplayPort O O -
Sound Out Changes the audio output in PBP mode.
Swap Toggles between the main screen and sub screen in PBP mode.
Sub Full Converts the sub screen of PBP mode to the wide screen.
Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the main screen or sub screen.
Main Wide Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.
Sub Wide Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.

NOTE
yy When the Sub mode is Off, Sound Out, Swap, Sub Full, and Ratio menus become disabled.
The Main/Sub options for Ratio become disabled if there is no signal.
yy The optimal resolution for PBP mode is set automatically when PBP mode is set.
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-Picture
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at

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the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Go to Picture by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that
appear in the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick
to ◄ until you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > Picture Description

Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be
adjusted.
Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD
menu.
Photo Optimizes the screen for photos.
Cinema Optimizes the screen for video.
sRGB A standard RGB color space for the monitor and printer.
Color This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables
Weakness users with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors.
FPS Game 1 This mode is optimized for FPS games.
FPS Game 2 It has a higher Black Stabilizer value than FPS Game 1. It is suitable for very dark
FPS games.
RTS Game This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
Custom In this mode, users can customize various elements including game-related options.
(Game)

NOTE
yy If the picture mode is changed in the DP (DisplayPort) input, the screen
may flicker or the resolution of your PC screen may be affected.
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Picture Adjust SUPER High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants
RESOLUTION+ crystal clear images. It is effective for high quality video or
game.
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Middle The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user

wants images between low and high modes for comfortable
viewing. It is effective for UCC or SD video.
Low The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user
wants smooth and natural images. It is effective for slow-
moving pictures or still images.
Off Select this option for everyday viewing. SUPER RESOLU-
TION+ is turned off in this mode.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only).
yy Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the
monitor can display.
High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the
current contrast ratio of the screen.
HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Provides sharper images when connected to a device supporting UL-
Color TRA HD Deep Color.
4K@60 Hz Support Format1)
Frame rate Color Depth / Chroma Sampling
Resolution
(Hz) 8 bit 10 bit
YCbCr 4:2:0
59.94 YCbCr 4:2:2
3840 x 2160
60.00 YCbCr 4:4:4 -
RGB 4:4:4 -
1) Supported when HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color is set to On.

NOTE
yy If the connected device does not support ULTRA HD Deep
Color, the feature may not work properly.
yy If a problem occurs, set the HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color option
to Off.

DFC Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.

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Game Adjust Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the
screen.
For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Middle. For

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a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use high.

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Setting to High may cause image sticking.
High Sets the response time to High.
Middle Sets the response time to Middle.
Low Sets the response time to Low.
Off Does not use the response time improvement fea-
ture.
FreeSync Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical
frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal.
NOTE
yyTo use the FreeSync feature, a graphic card that supports
FreeSync is necessary.
yySupported Interface: DisplayPort
yyFor more information, refer to AMD website at http://www.amd.
com/FreeSync

On FreeSync function on.

Off FreeSync function off.

Black Stabilizer You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark
scenes.
Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level
area on the screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game
screens.)
Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and
increases the dynamic contrast on the screen.
Color Adjust Gamma The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise,
the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. If you do
not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Off.
Color Temp Manual Adjusts the color temperature in 500K increments.
(Note that 9300K is supported instead of 9500K.)
Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by
customization
Red You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Green
Blue
Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors through adjusting the color and
saturation of the six colors(Red_Hue, Red_Saturation, Green_Hue,
Green_Saturation, Blue_Hue, Blue_Saturation, Cyan_Hue, Cyan_
Saturation, Magenta_Hue, Magenta_Saturation, Yellow_Hue, Yel-
low_Saturation) and saving the settings.
*Hue: Adjusts tone of the screen.
*Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the
value, less saturated and bright the colors become. The higher the
value, the more saturated and dark the colors become.
Reset Returns the color settings to the default settings.
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-General
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but-
ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the
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Menu.
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2 Go to General by moving the joystick.

3 Configure the options following the instructions that
appear in the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick
to ◄ until you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > General Description
Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
SAVING Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Power LED Turns the power LED on the front of the monitor on or off.
On The power LED turns on automatically.
Off The power LED turns off.
Automatic Standby Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for
a period of time. You can set a timer for the auto-off function. (Off, 4 H, 6 H, and 8 H)
DisplayPort 1.2 Enables or disables DisplayPort 1.2.
NOTE
yy Be sure to configure this option according to the DisplayPort version supported by
your graphics card. Set this option to Disable if your graphics card does not support
DisplayPort 1.2.

Buzzer This feature lets you set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on to
On or Off.
On Enables your monitor`s Buzzer.
Off Disables your monitor`s Buzzer.
OSD Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus.
On Enables OSD Lock.
Off Disables OSD Lock.

NOTE
yy All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input, OSD Lock in
Settings, and the Exit button.

NOTE
yy The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.
yy If you select the option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become lower or higher
depend on source.
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-Reset

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1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but-

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ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the
Menu.
2 Go to Reset by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that
appear in the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick
to ◄ until you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > Reset Description
Do you want to reset your settings?
Reset Returns to the default settings.
Cancel Cancel the select.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Nothing is displayed on the screen.

Is the monitor's power cord plugged Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet.
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in?

Is the power LED on? Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
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Is the power on and the power LED Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Quick Settings
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displaying white? > Input).
Is the power LED blinking? If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key
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on the keyboard, to switch the display on.
Check if the computer is turned on.
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Is the OUT OF RANGE message This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card)
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being displayed? are out of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor.
Please see the Product Specification section of this manual to set
the appropriate frequency.
Is the No Signal message being This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and
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displayed? the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and
reconnect it.

The OSD lock message is being displayed.

Are some functions not avail-able The OSD is locked. Go to Menu > General and set OSD Lock to
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when you press the Menu button? Off.

The screen retains an image.

Does image sticking occur even Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to
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when the monitor is turned off? the screen, resulting in the retention of the image.
To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver.
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Screen display is unstable and shaky / Images displayed on the monitor leave shadow trails.
Did you select the appropriate If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the
yy
resolution? screen may be flickering. Change the resolution to 1080P or the
recommended resolution.

NOTE

yy Vertical frequency In order to display an image, the screen must be refreshed dozens of times per second, like a
fluorescent lamp. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh
rate, and is represented by Hz.
yy Horizontal frequency The time it takes to display one horizontal line is called the horizontal cycle. If 1 is divided
by the horizontal interval, the result is the number of horizontal lines displayed per second. This is called horizontal
frequency and is represented by kHz.
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NOTE

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Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set
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it to the recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > settings.
Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a
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dimmed screen, a truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some
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resolutions may not be available depending on the performance of the graphics card. If this is the
case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or graphics card for assistance.
Some graphics cards may not support 2560x1080 resolution. If the resolution cannot be displayed,
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contact the manufacturer of your graphics card.

The display color is abnormal.

Does the display appear discol-ored Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to
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(16 colors)? Con-trol Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality.
Does the display color appear Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the
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unstable or monochrome? cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card.
Are there spots on the screen? When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white,
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or black) may appear on the screen. This is normal for an
LCD screen. It is not an error, nor is it related to the monitor's
performance.

Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.
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driver? lg.com.
Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
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No sound from the headphone port or speaker.

Are images displayed using Try increasing the volume using the button on the monitor.
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DisplayPort or HDMI input without Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. On
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sound?
Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Sound > set the monitor as default device.
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LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Panel,Anti-Glare coating
Pixel Pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm
Resolution Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 135 kHz
Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 61 Hz
Input Connector HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2 , DP(DisplayPort) IN, H/P(Headphone) OUT
Power Voltage 19 V 2.0 A
Power consumption (Typ.) On Mode : 45.1 W Typ. ( Outgoing condition ) *
Sleep Mode ≤ 0.5 W **
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
AC/DC adaptor Type ADS-45SN-19-3 19040G, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC production
Or type LCAP21C, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production
Or type LCAP26B-E, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production
Output: 19 V 2.1 A
Environmental Operating Condition Temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Humidity: < 80%
Conditions Storing Condition Temperature: -20°C to 60°C; Humidity: < 85%
Dimension Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand 615 mm x 455.7 mm x 186.2 mm
Without Stand 615 mm x 365.1 mm x 49.3 mm
Weight (Without 4.9 kg
Packaging)

Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard ( Full White pattern , Maximum
resolution)
** The monitor goes to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
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Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC)

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HDMI

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Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+
1280 x 720 45 60 +/+
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+
1600 x 900 60 60 +/+
1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/-
Recommended resolution
1920 x 2160 133.29 60 +/-
for PBP
3840 x 2160 67.5 30 +/-
When HDMI ULTRA HD
3840 x 2160 135 60 +/-
Deep Color is set to ON.

DisplayPort
Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+
1280 x 720 45 60 +/+
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+
1600 x 900 60 60 +/+
1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/-
Recommended resolution
1920 x 2160 133.32 60 +/-
for PBP
3840 x 2160 66.66 30 +/-
3840 x 2160 133.32 60 +/-
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HDMI Timing (Video)

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Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical

Remarks
(Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)

480p 31.5 60
720p 45.0 60
1080p 67.5 60
When HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color
2160p 135 60
is set to ON.

Power LED
Mode LED Color
On Mode White
Sleep Mode Flashing White
Off Mode Off
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