LG 27UD68P-B Owner's Manual

LG 27UD68P-B Owner's Manual

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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
27UD68P
www.lg.com

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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 27UD68P www.lg.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS LICENSE USER SETTINGS Customizing settings - Menu Settings ASSEMBLING AND - -Quick Settings PREPARING - -PBP Product Components - -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 - Using the cable holder SPECIFICATIONS - Installing onto a table 27UD68P - Adjusting the stand height Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) - Adjusting the angle HDMI - Pivot Feature...
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Assembling And Preparing

    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.
  • 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.
  • Page 6: Input Connector

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Input Connector...
  • 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.
  • Page 8: Installing The Monitor

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor Assembling the stand base Stand Body CAUTION Stand Body To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Stand Base...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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. Damage caused in this way will not be cov- ered by the product warranty.
  • 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 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Stand Height

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Adjusting the stand height Adjusting the angle Place the monitor in an upright position, mount- Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 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.
  • Page 12: Pivot Feature

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Pivot Feature Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° figure. clockwise. Head Stand Complete the installation by rotating the monitor WARNING 90° as shown below. To avoid scratching the stand base, make sure that when rotating the monitor using the pivot feature, the stand does not make contact with the monitor.
  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14: Installing To A Wall

    If you use screw longer than standard, the moni- tor might be damaged internally. Back Cover If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible Wall mount Pad for it. Back Cover Standard screw...
  • Page 15: Using The Monitor

    Connecting to a PC monitor using the display port cable as illustrated below. 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. 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 16: 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 17: User Settings

    User Settings USER SETTINGS 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. ►...
  • Page 18: Customizing Settings

    User Settings Customizing settings Menu Settings -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 > by moving the Brightness 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.
  • Page 19: Pbp

    User Settings -PBP 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at 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 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...
  • Page 20: Picture

    User Settings -Picture 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 2 Go to by moving the joystick. Picture 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.
  • Page 21 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 view- ing. 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 Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. 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 ULTRA Color HD Deep Color. 4K@60 Hz Support Format Color Depth / Chroma Sampling Frame rate Resolution...
  • Page 22 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 feature. 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 not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Off.
  • Page 23: General

    User Settings -General 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 2 Go to by moving the joystick. General 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 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.
  • Page 24: Reset

    User Settings -Reset 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 2 Go to by moving the joystick. Reset 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.
  • Page 25: 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 26 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.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27UD68P 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...
  • Page 28: 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...
  • Page 29: 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 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 opensource@lge.com.

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