LG 24GM79G Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual
LED MONITOR*
*Disclaimer: LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.This
product is a computer monitor and not for television purpose.
Please read the safety information carefully before using the product.
LED Monitor Model List
24GM79G
www.lg.com
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Contents
CONTENTS
ENGLISH
ENG
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LICENSE
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
25‌SPECIFICATIONS
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Product Components
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24GM79G
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Supported Drivers and Software
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Factory Support Mode
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Component and Button Description
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Power LED
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- How to Use the Joystick Button
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Moving and Lifting the Monitor
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Installing the Monitor
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- Assembling the stand base
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- Using the cable holder
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- Installing onto a table
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- Adjusting the stand height
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- Adjusting the angle
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- Pivot Feature
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- Using the Kensington lock
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- Installing the wall mount plate
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- Installing to a wall
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USING THE MONITOR
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Connecting to a PC
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- HDMI connection
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- DisplayPort connection
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Connecting Peripherals
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- USB Cable Connection - PC
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Connecting to External Devices
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- Connecting Headphones
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USER SETTINGS
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Activating the Main Menu
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- Main Menu Features
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User Settings
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- Menu Settings
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LICENSE
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
VESA, VESA logo, DisplayPort compliance logo and DisplayPort compliance logo for
dual-mode source devices 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”.
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Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
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Product Components
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.
CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card
Power Cord
( Depending on the country )
HDMI Cable
DisplayPort Cable
( This cable is not included
in all countries. )
( This cable is not included
in all countries. )
Stand Body
Stand Base
Cable Holder
or
4 Screws
A-B Type USB 3.0 Cable
( This cable is not included in all
countries. )
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CAUTION
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 improve the
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performance of the product.
To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store
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where you purchased the product.
Supported Drivers and Software
You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
Drivers and Software
Installation Priority
24GM79G
Monitor Driver
Recommended
O
OnScreen Control
Recommended
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Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.
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The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components.
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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.
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Component and Button Description
1
5V
0.9 A
2 H/P
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AC-IN电源输入
Joystick Button
FPS1
FPS2
RTS
Custom
(Game)
Power LED
yyOn: power is on
yyOff: power is off
Custom
Front Side Buttons
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 2
DP IN
Input Connector
NOTE
yy The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
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You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your
finger.
Basic Functions
◄/►
Power on
Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the
monitor.
Power off
Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the
monitor.
Volume
Control
You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right.
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How to Use the Joystick Button
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Moving and Lifting the Monitor
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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched
or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regardless of its shape or size.
CAUTION
As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor
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screen. This may result in damage to the screen or
some of the pixels used to create images.
It is advisable to place the monitor in the original
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box or packing material before attempting to
move it.
Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect
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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 stand
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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 face
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away from you to prevent it being scratched.
When moving the monitor, avoid any strong shock
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or vibrations to the product.
When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never
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turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways.
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Installing the Monitor
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Assembling the stand base
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CAUTION
To protect the screen from scratches, cover the
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surface with a soft cloth.
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CAUTION
3
yy Illustrations in this document represent typical
procedures, so they may look different from the
actual product.
yy Do not carry the monitor upside down by just
holding the stand base. This may cause the monitor 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.
yy Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants,
etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the
product. (Doing so may damage the product.)
yy Applying excessive force when tightening screws
may cause damage to the monitor. Damage
caused in this way will not be covered by the
product warranty.
NOTE
You can disassemble the stand in the reverse order
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of the assembly.
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Using the cable holder
Installing onto a table
Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in
the illustration.
1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position.
Place at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure
sufficient ventilation.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
2 Connect the Power cord to the monitor, then plug
the power cord into the wall outlet.
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 installyy
ing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.
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Adjusting the stand height
Adjusting the angle
1 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.
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.
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2 The height can be adjusted up to 130.0 mm.
130.0 mm
Rear Side
Front Side
WARNING
WARNING
To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the
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screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor's frame as illustrated below.
Do not put your fingers or hand
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between the screen and the
base (chassis) when adjusting
the screen's height.
Be careful not to touch or press the screen area
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when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
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1 Place the monitor in an upright position, mounted
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Pivot Feature
3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure.
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The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90°
clockwise.
Head
4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90°
as shown below.
Stand
WARNING
To avoid scratching the stand base, make sure
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that when rotating the monitor using the pivot
feature, the stand does not make contact with
the monitor.
1 Raise the monitor to the maximum
height.
NOTE
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of
the arrow as shown in the figure.
yy Auto Pivot feature of the display is not supported.
yy The screen can be rotated easily using the screen
pivot shortcut key provided with your Windows operating system. Note that some Windows versions
and some graphics card drivers may use different
settings for the screen pivot key or may not support the pivot key at all.
yy Windows screen pivot shortcut keys
-- 0°: Ctrl + Alt + Up arrow key (↑)
-- 90°: Ctrl + Alt + Left arrow key (←)
-- 180°: Ctrl + Alt + Down arrow key (↓)
-- 270°: Ctrl + Alt + Right arrow key (→)
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Installing the wall mount plate
The Kensington security system connector is located at
the back of the Monitor set.
For more information on installation and usage, refer to
the Kensington lock user manual or visit the website at
http://www.kensington.com.
This monitor supports the specification of the standard
wall mount plate or compatible device.
Connect the Kensington security system cable between
the Monitor set and a table.
1 Place the screen face down. To protect the screen
from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth.
2 Detaching the Stand Body.
3 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and
align it with the screw holes.
4 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 the
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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. The accesyy
sories can be purchased at your local electronics
store.
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Using the Kensington lock
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Wall Mount (A x B)
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Installing to a wall
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Install the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall
and leave about 100 mm of space at each side of the
monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail
store. Please refer to the manual to install and set up a
tilting wall mounting bracket.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting
bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor.
Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed
to the monitor and to the wall.
1 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor
might be damaged internally.
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.
Wall Mount (A x B)
Standard screw
Number of screws
Wall Mount Plate
(Optional)
100 x 100
M4 x L10
4
RW120
B
CAUTION
Unplug the power cord before moving or
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installing the monitor to avoid electric shocks.
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 the
genuine LG wall mounting bracket. For more
information, contact your local retail store or a
qualified installer.
Applying excessive force when fastening screws
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may cause damage to the monitor. Damage
caused in this way will not be covered by the
product warranty.
Use the wall mounting bracket and screws
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that conform to the VESA standard. Damage
caused by the use or misuse of inappropriate
components will not be covered by the product
warranty.
Screw length from outer surface of back cover
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should be under 8mm.
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Standard screw
Max.8mm
NOTE
Use the screws specified by the VESA standard.
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The wall mount kit includes the installation guide
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and all necessary parts.
The wall mounting bracket is optional. The accesyy
sories can be purchased at your local retail store.
The length of the screw may differ for each wall
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mounting bracket. Ensure the correct length
screw is used.
For more information, please refer to the user
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manual for the wall mounting bracket.
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DisplayPort connection
Connecting to a PC
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your
PC to the monitor. Connect your PC to the monitor using the DisplayPort cable as illustrated below.
Press the menu button and then select the input option
from the input menu.
This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature.
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*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.
HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
NOTE
There may be no video or audio output depending
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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
If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
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problem.
Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached.
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If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the
screen may not display or a connection error may
occur.
Recommended HDMI cable types
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- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
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USING THE MONITOR
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Connecting Peripherals
The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub.
CAUTION
Cautions When Using a USB Device
A USB device with an automatic recognition
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program installed or that uses its own driver may
not be recognized.
Some USB devices may not be supported or may
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not work properly.
It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk
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drive with an external power supply. (If the power
supply is not adequate, the USB device may not
be recognized properly.)
0.9 A
5V
Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS
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service pack before using the product.
Peripheral devices are sold separately.
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A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected
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to the USB port.
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NOTE
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USB Cable Connection - PC
To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of
the product to the PC.
Peripheral devices connected to the USB 1, 2 port can
be controlled from the PC.
(sold separately)
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Connecting to External Devices
1
H/P
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones
port. Connect as illustrated.
(sold separately)
NOTE
yy Peripheral devices are sold separately.
yy If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to
the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use
straight earphones.
Angled
Straight
yy Depending on the audio settings of the PC and
external device, headphones and speaker functions
may be limited.
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Connecting Headphones
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USER SETTINGS
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Custom
(Game)
RTS
FPS2
FPS1
Custom
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.
Custom
more RTS
to exit(Game)
the main
Custommenu.
FPS2
FPS1 once
3 Press the joystick button
FPS1
FPS2
RTS
Custom
(Game)
Custom
FPS1
FPS2
RTS
Custom
(Game)
Custom
Joystick Button
Button
Menu Status
Description
Main menu disabled
Enables the main menu.
FPS1
Main menu enabled
◄
►
▲
▼
Custom
Custom
ExitsRTS the(Game)
main
menu.
(Press and hold the button to turn off the monitor: You can turn off the
monitor using this method at any time, including when the OSD (On
Screen Display) is on.)
FPS2
Main menu disabled
Adjusts the monitor volume level.
Main menu enabled
Enters the input feature.
Main menu disabled
Adjusts the monitor volume level.
Main menu enabled
Enters the menu features.
Main menu disabled
Displays information on the current input.
Main menu enabled
Turns the monitor off.
Main menu disabled
Displays information on the current input.
Main menu enabled
Enters the game feature.
Main Menu Features
Main Menu
Power Off
Power Off
Input
Input
Exit
Exit Menu
Menu
Power Off
Power Off
Game
Input
Exit
Input
Menu
Exit
Game
Game
Game
Power Off
Power Off
Input
Input
Exit
Exit
Game
Menu
Menu
Menu
Description
Menu
Configures the screen settings.
Game
Sets the picture mode for gaming.
Input
Sets input mode.
Power Off
Turns off the monitor.
Exit
Exits the main menu.
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User Settings
1
2
3
4
To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to◄ or pressing ( / Ok) it.
If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
yy When you enter the menu, instructions on how to use the button will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Quick Settings
Input
Picture
General
CAUTION
yy Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
Each option is described below.
Menu > Quick Settings
Brightness
Contrast
Volume
Description
Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.
Adjusts the volume level.
NOTE
yy You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to▼in the Volume menu.
Menu > Input
Description
Input List
Selects the input mode.
Aspect Ratio
Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
Full Wide
Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original
Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input.
1:1
The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
NOTE
yy The display may look the same for Full Wide , Original, and 1:1 options at the recommended
resolution (1920 x 1080).
yy There is no 1:1 menu on FreeSync Mode. ( Go to Picture → Game Adjust → FreeSync, to set
FreeSync On or Off)
Menu > Picture
Picture Mode
Description
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.
Color
Weakness
This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables 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.
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Picture Mode
Custom (Game)
In this mode, users can customize various elements including game-related options.
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NOTE
yy If the picture mode is changed in the screen may flicker or the resolution of your PC screen may be affected.
Picture Adjust
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
SUPER RESOLUTION+
High
Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear
images. It is effective for high quality video or game.
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 RESOLUTION+ is
turned off in this mode.
NOTE
yy Because this is a function to increase the sharpness of low resolution pictures,
it is not recommended to use the function for normal text or for desktop icons.
Doing so may result in unnecessarily high sharpness.
Black Level
DFC
Game Adjust
Response Time
FreeSync
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.
On
Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Off
Disables the DFC feature.
Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen.
For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Normal. For a fastmoving picture, it is recommended that you use Fast.
Setting to Fast may cause image sticking.
Fast
Sets the response time to Fast.
Normal
Sets the response time to Normal.
Slow
Sets the response time to Slow.
Off
Does not use the response time improvement feature.
Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the
input signal with that of the output signal.
CAUTION
yy Supported Interface: DisplayPort,HDMI.
yy Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD’s FreeSync is
necessary.
yy Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver.
yy For more information and requirement, refer to AMD website at http://www.
amd.com/FreeSync
yy FreeSync and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction cannot be enabled simultaneously.
On
FreeSync function on.
Off
FreeSync function off.
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Game Adjust
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.
1ms Motion Blur
Reduction
On
This mode minimizes motion blur in fast-moving videos. To take full advantage of this function, select 1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz before enabling
1ms Motion Blur Reduction.
This function is available for the following vertical frequency. (60Hz,
100Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz)
Off
Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off.
NOTE
yy To reduce motion blur, brightness is reduced with backlight control.
yy 1ms Motion Blur Reduction and FreeSync feature can not used at
the same time.
yy This function is game-optimized.
yy It is recommended to turn off when you are not using the gaming
function.
Cross Hair
Cross Hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter(FPS) games.
Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different cross
hairs.
yy When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Cross Hair feature
is automatically turned off.
Color Adjust
Gamma
Color Temp
Red
Mode 1, Mode 2,
Mode 3
The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the
lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
Mode 4
If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4.
Custom
The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization.
Warm
Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
Medium
Sets the screen color between a red and blue tone.
Cool
Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Green
Blue
Six Color
Picture Reset
Meets the user requirements for colors by adjusting the hue and saturation of the six colors
(Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) and then saving the settings.
Hue
Adjusts the tone of the screen colors.
Saturation
Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, the less
saturated and brighter the colors become. The higher the value, the more
saturated and darker the colors become.
Do you want to Picture reset your settings?
No
Cancel the select.
Yes
Returns to the default settings.
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Menu > General
Description
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Language
Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
SMART ENERGY
SAVING
High
Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
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)
HDMI Compatibility
Mode
HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0.
On
Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode.
Off
Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode.
NOTE
yy If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may not
work properly.
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.
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 General and
the Exit button.
Reset
Do you want to reset your settings?
No
Cancel the select.
Yes
Returns to the default settings.
NOTE
yy Saving Data depends on the Panel. So, those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor. If option of SMART
ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Is the monitor's power cord plugged
in?
Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet.
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Is the power LED on?
Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
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Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Quick Settings >
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Input).
Is the power on and the power LED
displaying white?
Is the power LED blinking?
Is the OUT OF RANGE message
being displayed?
Is the No Signal message being
displayed?
If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the
yy
keyboard, to switch the display on.
Check if the computer is turned on.
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This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out
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of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see
the Product Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate
frequency.
This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is
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missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.
The OSD lock message is being displayed.
Are some functions not avail-able
when you press the Menu button?
The OSD is locked. Go to Menu > General and set OSD Lock to Off.
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The screen retains an image.
Does image sticking occur even
when the monitor is turned off?
Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the
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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
resolution?
If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen
yy
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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Nothing is displayed on the screen.
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Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the
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recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > settings.
Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed
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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 resolutions
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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.
The display color is abnormal.
Does the display appear discol-ored
(16 colors)?
Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control
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Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality.
Does the display color appear
unstable or monochrome?
Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or
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reinsert the PC's graphics card.
Are there spots on the screen?
When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black)
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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
driver?
Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com.
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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
DisplayPort or HDMI input without
sound?
Try increasing the volume using the button on the monitor.
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Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. On Microsoft
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Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the
monitor as default device.
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‌SPECIFICATIONS
LCD Screen
Resolution
Video Signal
Type
TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen
Pixel Pitch
0.27675 mm x 0.27675 mm
Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz
Recommended Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Horizontal Frequency
30 kHz to 160 kHz
Vertical Frequency
56Hz to 144 Hz
Input Connector
HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2 , DP(DisplayPort) IN, H/P(Headphone) OUT , USB UP, USB 1/2
Power input
AC 100-240 V~ 50 / 60 Hz 1.2 A
Power
consumption
(Typ.)
On mode: 19 W Typ. ( ENERGY STAR® standard )*
32 W Typ. (Outgoing condition) **
Sleep Mode ≤ 0.5 W
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
Environmental
Conditions
Operating Condition
Temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Humidity: < 80%
Storing Condition
Temperature: -20°C to 60°C; Humidity: < 85%
Dimension
Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
Weight (Without
Packaging)
With Stand
567.6 mm x 388.7 mm x 240 mm
Without Stand
567.6 mm x 354 mm x 57.3 mm
With Stand
5.9 kg
Without Stand
3.8 kg
The specifications are subject to change without notice.
* The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard.
** The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution).
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ENGLISH
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Factory Support Mode
ENGLISH
ENG
(Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC)
Display Modes (Resolution)
Horizontal
Frequency(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency(Hz)
Polarity(H/V)
720 x 400
31.468
70.08
-/+
640 x 480
31.469
59.94
-/-
640 x 480
37.5
75
-/-
800 x 600
37.879
60.317
+/+
800 x 600
46.875
75.0
+/+
800 x 600
76.302
119.972
+/-
1024 x 768
48.363
60
-/-
1024 x 768
60.123
75.029
+/+
1024 x 768
97.551
119.989
+/-
1280 x 1024
63.981
60.02
+/+
1280 x 1024
79.976
75.025
+/+
1280 x 1024
130.035
119.958
+/-
1920 x 1080
67.5
60
+/-
1920 x 1080
137.26
119.98
+/-
1920 x 1080
158.11
144
+/-
Power LED
Mode
LED Color
On Mode
White
Sleep Mode
Off
Off Mode
Off
Remarks
This device meets the EMC requirements for home
appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage.
The model and serial number of the product are located on
the back and on one side of the product.
Record them below in case you ever need service.
MODEL
SERIAL
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL,
and other open source licenses, that is contained in
this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license
terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are
available for download.LG Electronics will also provide
open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge
covering the cost of performing such distribution
(such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling)
upon email request to [email protected]. This
offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on
which you purchased the product.