LG IPS LED Monitor Owner's Manual

Introduction

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Owner's Manual

IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*)

*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

IPS LED MONITOR MODEL

• 24MP59G
• 27MP59G

Visit: www.lg.com

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 Administrator, Inc.

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".

Assembling and Preparing

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
• HDMI Cable (This cable is not included in all countries.)
• D-SUB Cable (This cable is not included in all countries.)
• Power Cord (Depending on the country)
• AC-DC Adapter (Depending on the country)
• DisplayPort Cable (This cable is not included in all countries.)
• Stand Body
• Stand Base
• Cable Holder

Supported Drivers and Software

You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).

Component and Button Description

Joystick Button/ Power Indicator

• 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

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

Input Connector

Diagram description: "Connection panel showing input connectors for 24MP59G and 27MP59G models: DC-IN (19V), D-SUB IN, HDMI IN, DP IN, H/P (Headphones)."

Moving and Lifting the Monitor

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.

• It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it.
• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all cables.
• Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

CAUTION

• As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.

Diagram description: "Diagram illustrating correct handling by gripping the monitor frame edges, not the screen." (Shows correct grip with checkmark ✓ and incorrect grips with cross marks ✗).

• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it being scratched.

Diagram description: "Diagram showing incorrect handling by touching the screen or holding the stand base only."

• 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.
• 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.

Setting up the Monitor set

Attaching the Stand Base

Step 1: Place the monitor on a soft surface to protect the screen.

Step 2: Attach the stand body to the monitor using the provided screws.

Step 3: Attach the stand base to the stand body.

CAUTION

• To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth.

WARNING

• To avoid injury to the fingers and foot when assembling the stand body and base, hold the base securely.

CAUTION

• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product.
• 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.
• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it.
• Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the product. (Doing so may damage the product.)
• 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.

You can disassemble the stand in the reverse order of the assembly.

Mounting on a table

Step 1: Lift and tilt the monitor set into its upright position on a table. Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.

Diagram showing monitor on a desk with 100mm clearance indicated on all sides.

Using the cable holder

Diagram showing how to attach the cable holder to manage cables.

Step 2: Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.

Step 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 installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.

Adjusting the Angle

WARNING

• When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as it may injure your fingers.

Diagram description: "Diagram showing correct grip for angle adjustment." (Shows tilt range from +15 to -2 degrees).

Diagram description: "Diagram showing incorrect grip that could cause detachment of the monitor screen from the stand base, potentially causing injury."

• Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor.

Using the Kensington security system

The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington.com.

Diagram showing a Kensington security cable connecting the monitor to a table.

The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain it from most electronics stores.

Using the Monitor Set

Connecting to a PC

Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention.

D-SUB connection

Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations.

Diagram description: "Shows a D-SUB cable connecting a PC's RGB OUT port to the monitor's D-SUB IN port."

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations.

Diagram description: "Shows an HDMI cable connecting a PC's HDMI OUT port to the monitor's HDMI IN port."

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

DisplayPort connection

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.

Diagram description: "Shows a DisplayPort cable connecting a PC's DP OUT port to the monitor's DP IN port."

There may be no video or audio output depending 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.

Connecting to AV Devices

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below.

Diagram description: "Shows an HDMI cable connecting an AV device's HDMI OUT port to the monitor's HDMI IN port."

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

Connecting Peripherals

Connecting Headphones

Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated.

Diagram description: "Shows headphones connected to the monitor's H/P port. (sold separately)"

Peripheral devices are sold separately.

If you use angled headphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight headphones.

Diagram description: "Illustrates an angled headphone plug and a straight headphone plug."

Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be limited.

Customizing 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 close the main menu.

Diagram description: "Shows the joystick button location on the monitor."

Joystick Button Actions

Main Menu Features

Quick Settings

* SMART ENERGY SAVING: Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.

The display may look the same for Wide, Original options at the recommended resolution (1920 x 1080).

The ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal.

Saving Data depends on the Panel. So, those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor. If you select the option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance may become lower or higher depending on the source.

Picture Settings

This setting is for color weakness users. If uncomfortable, turn it off.

This function may not distinguish some colors in some images.

Game Adjust

To reduce motion blur, brightness is reduced with backlight control.

1ms Motion Blur Reduction and FreeSync feature cannot be used at the same time.

This function is game-optimized. It is recommended to turn off when not using gaming features.

Cross Hair

Provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Users can select a cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different options.

When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Cross Hair feature is automatically turned off.

Color Adjust

Display Settings

General Settings

Auto Configuration

This function will be enabled only in analog input.

Reset Settings

Troubleshooting

Check the following before calling for service.

No image appears

• Is the power cord of the display connected? Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet.
• Is the power indicator light on? Press the Power button.
• Do you see an "Out of Range" message on the screen? This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display again.
• Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message on the screen? After the monitor is on "NO SIGNAL", the monitor goes to DPM mode. This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.

OSD Control Issues

• Can't you control some functions in OSD?
• Can't you select some menu in OSD? You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by entering the OSD lock menu and changing items to off.

CAUTION

• Check Control Panel > Display > Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommended resolution.
• If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommended resolution.
• The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer.

Display image is incorrect

• The screen color is mono or abnormal. Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary. Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel > Settings.
• The screen blinks. Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the recommended resolution.

Monitor Recognition and Driver Issues

• 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. Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.

Screen Flickering

• Did you select the recommended resolution? If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz, the screen may be flickering. Change the resolution to the recommended resolution 1080P.

Specifications

24MP59G

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).

27MP59G

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).

*** India use only the following adapter (model : DA-65G19)

Preset Modes (Resolution)

D-SUB/ HDMI/ DP PC Timing

HDMI AV Timing

Indicator

Safety and Model Information

Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. 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: _________________________

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