LG 27UD68 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 27UD68 www.lg.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
- -Picture Component and Button Description - -General - How to Use the Joystick Button - -Reset Input Connector Moving and Lifting the Monitor TROUBLESHOOTING Installing the Monitor - Assembling the stand base - Detaching the Stand Base SPECIFICATIONS - Using the cable holder 27UD68 - Installing onto a table Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) - Adjusting the angle HDMI - Using the Kensington lock DisplayPort - Installing the wall mount plate HDMI Timing (Video) - Installing to a wall Power LED USING THE MONITOR PROPER POSTURE... -
Page 3: License
LICENSE LICENSE 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 LLC in the United States and other countries. VESA, VESA logo, Display Port Compliance Logo and Display Port 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”. -
Page 4: Assembling And Preparing
AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter CD(Owner's Manual) / ( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on Card the country ) HDMI Cable Display Port Cable ( This cable is not in- cluded in all countries. ) Stand Base Stand Body Cable Holder Screw Cover 2 Screws CAUTION Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance. The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components. It is recommend that use the supplied components. 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. Without prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to im- prove the performance of the product. To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product. -
Page 5: Component And Button Description
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Component and Button Description Joystick Button Power LED On: power is on Off: 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 The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor. -
Page 6: Input Connector
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Page 7: Moving And Lifting The Monitor
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the moni- When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these tor screen. This may result in damage to the instructions to prevent the monitor from being screen or some of the pixels used to create scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- images. portation regardless of its shape or size. It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before at- tempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon- nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. If you use the monitor panel without the 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 face away from you to prevent it being scratched. When moving the monitor, avoid any strong shock or vibrations to the product. When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways. -
Page 8: Installing The Monitor
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body. Tighten the screw to the right. Assembling the stand base Place the screen face down. Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover Attach the screw cover. the surface with a soft cloth. Screw Cover 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 the screws may cause damage to the moni- Stand Body tor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. -
Page 9: Detaching The Stand Base
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Remove the two screws on the back of stand body. Place the screen face down. As shown in the illustration, disconnect the stand body from the stand hinge. CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. T urn the screw to the left. P ull out the Stand Base. Stand Body CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typi- cal procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. 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. Be careful not to hurt your hand on the edges of the screw covers. As shown in the illustration, pull Screw Cover Do not carry the monitor upside down by just out to separate it from the set. -
Page 10: Using The Cable Holder
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the cable holder Installing onto a table Arrange the cables using the cable holder as Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an shown in the illustration. upright position. Place at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Cable Holder Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor. CAUTION Unplug the power cord prior to moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Angle
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Adjusting the angle Place the monitor in an upright position, mount- ed on the stand base. 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 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 area when adjusting the angle of the monitor. -
Page 12: Using The Kensington Lock
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington lock Installing the wall mount plate The Kensington security system connector is locat- This monitor supports the specification of the stan- ed at the back of the Monitor set. dard wall mount plate or compatible device. For more information on installation and usage, 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 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor between the Monitor set and a table. and align it with the screw holes. Tighten the four screws to fix the plate to the monitor using a screwdriver. NOTE The wall mount plate is sold separately. For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. Be careful not to use excessive force when mounting the wall mount plate, as this can damage the monitor's screen. NOTE Use of the Kensington lock is optional. The accessories can be purchased at your local electronics store. -
Page 13: Installing To A Wall
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Wall Mount (A x B) Installing to a wall Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. De- CAUTION tailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Please refer to the manual Unplug the power cord before moving or in- to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. stalling the monitor to avoid electric shocks. Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Please use the genuine LG wall mounting bracket. For 10 cm more information, contact your local retail store or a qualified installer. A pplying excessive force when fastening screws may cause damage to the moni- 10 cm 10 cm tor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. Use the wall mounting bracket and screws 10 cm 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 Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely cover should be under 8mm. -
Page 14: Using The Monitor
This monitor supports the *Plug and Play 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 There may be no video or audio output de- pending on the DP version of the PC. Make sure to use the supplied Mini DisplayPort cable of the product. Otherwise, this may cause the device to malfunction. 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 problem. Use 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. Recommended HDMI cable types ® - High-Speed HDMI Cable ® - High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet... -
Page 15: Connecting To Av Devices
USING THE MONITOR Connecting to AV Devices Connecting to External Devices HDMI connection 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 Peripheral devices are sold separately. If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recom- mended to use straight earphones. NOTE If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem. Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a Angled Straight connection error may occur. Depending on the audio settings of the PC Recommended HDMI cable types and external device, headphones and speaker ®... -
Page 16: User Settings
User Settings USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options. 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. -
Page 17: Customizing Settings
User Settings Customizing settings Menu Settings -Quick Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Quick Settings > by moving the Brightness joystick. Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 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. 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 ( ) in the Volume menu will enable/disable the Mute function. Input Selects the current input mode. -
Page 18: Pbp
User Settings -PBP To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to PBP by moving the joystick. Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 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. Each option is described below. Menu > PBP Description Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor. PBP Connection Sub Screen (Right) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Main Screen HDMI 1 (Left) HDMI 2 DisplayPort Sound Out Changes the audio output in PBP mode. -
Page 19: Picture
User Settings -Picture To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Picture Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 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. 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. - Page 20 User Settings 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. 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. The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants smooth and natural images. It is effective for slow- moving pictures or still images. 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). y Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can display. High The picture of the screen gets brighter. The picture of the screen gets darker. HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Provides sharper images when connected to a device supporting UL- Color TRA HD Deep Color. 4K@60 Hz Support Format Color Depth / Chroma Sampling Frame rate Resolution...
- Page 21 User Settings 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 a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use high. Setting to High may cause image sticking. High Sets the response time to High. Middle Sets the response time to Middle. Sets the response time to Low. 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 To use the FreeSync feature, a graphic card that supports FreeSync is necessary. Supported Interface: DisplayPort For more information, refer to AMD website at http://www.amd. com/FreeSync FreeSync function on. 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...
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Page 22: General
User Settings -General To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. General Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 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. 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 Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Power LED Turns the power LED on the front of the monitor on or off. The power LED turns on automatically. 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. -
Page 23: Reset
User Settings -Reset To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Reset Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 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. 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. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the monitor's power cord plugged Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power LED on? Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Quick Settings Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? > Input). Is the power LED blinking? If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to switch the display on. Check if the computer is turned on. This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) Is the OUT OF RANGE message 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. This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and Is the No Signal message being 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 when you press the Menu button? Off. - Page 25 Are there spots on the screen? When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, 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? Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or Have you installed the display driver? diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. No sound from the headphone port or speaker. Are images displayed using Try increasing the volume using the button on the monitor. DisplayPort or HDMI input without Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. On sound? Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the monitor as default device.
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Page 26: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27UD68 LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 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: 29 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* 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%... -
Page 27: Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, Pc) Hdmi
SPECIFICATIONS Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) HDMI 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 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 1600 x 900 1920 x 1080 67.5 Recommended resolution 1920 x 2160 133.29 for PBP 3840 x 2160 67.5 When HDMI ULTRA HD 3840 x 2160... -
Page 28: Hdmi Timing (Video)
SPECIFICATIONS HDMI Timing (Video) Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical Remarks (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480p 31.5 720p 45.0 1080p 67.5 When HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color 2160p is set to ON. Power LED Mode LED Color On Mode White Sleep Mode Flashing White Off Mode... -
Page 29: Proper Posture
PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper Posture for Using the Monitor Adjust the screen so that you can comfortably view at a slight downward angle from your natural eye level. Take a break for approximately ten minutes every hour to reduce any fatigue caused by long-time usage. The stand of the touch monitor allows the product to be used in the optimum position. Adjust the stand angle to obtain the best view of the screen. You should be looking Adjust the angle slightly down at the screen. So that there is no reflection or glare from the screen. Place your hands gently on the keyboard, keeping your arms bent at the elbows and extended horizontally in front of you. - Page 30 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].