LG 27MP89HM User manual

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IPS LED MONITOR MODEL
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and
retain it for future reference.
Owner's Manual
IPS LED MONITOR
(LED MONITOR*)
*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.
27MP89HM

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CONTENTS
LICENSE ---------------------------- 3
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING - 4
- Product Components -------------------------- 4
- Supported Drivers and Software -------------- 5
- Component and Button Description ---------- 6
How to Use the Joystick Button
Input Connector
- Moving and Lifting the Monitor --------------- 8
- Setting up the Monitor set ------------------- 9
Attaching the Stand Base
Mounting on a table
Using the cable holder
Installing to a wall
USING THE MONITOR SET------ 13
- Connecting to a PC ---------------------------13
- Connecting to AV Devices --------------------14
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ------ 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------ 21
SPECIFICATIONS ---------------- 22
- Preset Modes (Resolution) -------------------23
- Indicator---------------------------------------23

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LICENSE
Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.
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”.
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.
MaxxAudio and additional MAXX trademarks are trademarks and/or registered trade-
marks of Waves Audio Ltd.

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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 D-SUB Cable
( This cable is not included in all
countries. )
( This cable is not included in all
countries. )
( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country )
AC-DC AdapterPower Cord
AC-DC Adapter
or
Stand Body Stand Base Screw Cover Cable Holder 2 Screws

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yAlways use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.
yThe product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components.
yIt is recommend that use the supplied components.
yIf you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises.
yNote that the components may look different from those shown here.
yWithout prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to improve the
performance of the product.
yTo purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store
where you purchased the product.
CAUTION
NOTE
Supported Drivers and Software
Check the drivers and software supported by your product and refer to the manuals on the CD enclosed in the product
package.
yRequired and Recommended: You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the
LGE website (www.lg.com).
yOptional: You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
Drivers and Software Installation Priority 27MP89HM
Monitor Driver Recommended O
OnScreen Control Recommended O

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Component and Button Description
Joystick Button/
Power Indicator
yOn: power is on
yOff: 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
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.
yThe joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
NOTE

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Input Connector

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Moving and Lifting the Monitor
When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in-
structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched
or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regard-
less of its shape or size.
yAs 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.
yIf 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.
yIt is advisable to place the monitor in the original box
or packing material before attempting to move it.
yBefore moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the
power cord and all cables.
yHold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly.
Do not hold the panel itself.
yWhen holding the monitor, the screen should face
away from you to prevent it being scratched.
yWhen moving the monitor, avoid any strong shock or
vibrations to the product.
yWhen moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn
the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways.
CAUTION

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Setting up the Monitor set
Attaching the Stand Base
yTo protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
yTo avoid injury to the fingers and foot when
Assembly Stand Body and Base, should hold Base
when assembly stand body and base.
CAUTION
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yIllustrations in this document represent typical
procedures, so they may look different from the actual
product.
yDo 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.
yWhen lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the
monitor screen.The force applied to the monitor screen
may cause damage to it.
yDo not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants,
etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the
product. (Doing so may damage the product.)
yApplying excessive force when tightening screws
may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused
in this way will not be covered by the product
warranty.
CAUTION
yYou can disassemble the stand in the reverse
order of the assembly.
NOTE
WARNING
Stand Body
Stand Base
Screw Cover

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Mounting on a table
1Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position
on a table.
Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for
proper ventilation.
2Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a
wall outlet.
3Press the joystick button on the bottom of the
monitor to turn on the monitor.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
CAUTION
yUnplug the power cord prior to moving or installing the
monitor. There is risk of electric shock.
or
Using the cable holder
Cable holder

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When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom
of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following
illustration, as may injure your fingers.
Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the
angle of the monitor.
WARNING
Using the Kensington security system
The Kensington security system connector is located at the
back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation
and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington
security system or visit http://www.kensington.com .
Connect the Kensington security system cable between the
Monitor set and a table.
yThe Kensington security system is optional. You can
obtain it from most electronics stores.
NOTE
Tilt from +15 to -2 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
NOTE
Front
Rear

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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.
1If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor
might be damaged internally.
2If you use improper screw, the product might be dam-
aged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.
Installing to a wall
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 instal-
lation 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
yUnplug the power cord before moving or installing
the monitor to avoid electric shocks.
yInstalling 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 more information, contact
your local retail store or a qualified installer.
yApplying excessive force when fastening screws
may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused
in this way will not be covered by the product war-
ranty.
yUse the wall mounting bracket and screws that
conform to the VESA standard. Damage caused by
the use or misuse of inappropriate components will
not be covered by the product warranty.
yScrew length from outer surface of back cover
should be under 8mm.
yUse the screws specified by the VESA standard.
yThe wall mount kit includes the installation guide
and all necessary parts.
yThe wall mounting bracket is optional. The acces-
sories can be purchased at your local retail store.
yThe length of the screw may differ for each wall
mounting bracket. Ensure the correct length
screw is used.
yFor more information, please refer to the user
manual for the wall mounting bracket.
CAUTION
NOTE
Wall mount Pad
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Back Cover
Standard screw
Max.8mm
yWall Mount (A x B)
A
B
Wall Mount (A x B) 100 x 100
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4
Wall Mount Plate
(Optional)
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USING THE MONITOR SET
Connecting to a PC
yYour 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.
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.
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.
yIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
problem.
yUse 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.
yRecommended HDMI cable types
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
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Connecting to AV Devices
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.
yIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
problem.
yUse 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.
yRecommended HDMI cable types
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
NOTE
(sold separately)
Connecting Headphones
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones
port. Connect as illustrated.
yPeripheral devices are sold separately.
yIf 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.
Angle Type Straight Type
NOTE
yDepending on the audio settings of the PC and
external device, headphones and speaker func-
tions may be limited.

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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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Activating the Main Menu
Picture Mode
Joystick Button
Button Menu Status Description
Picture Mode
Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
Main menu enabled Close the main menu.
(Long press the button to turn off the monitor)
Picture Mode
◄Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
Main menu enabled Enters the input features.
►
Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
Main menu enabled Enters the menu feature.
Picture Mode
▲Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.
▼
Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
Main menu enabled Enters the picture mode feature.
Main Menu Features
Main Menu Description
Menu Configures the screen settings.
Picture Mode Select picture mode to achieve the best display ef-
fect.
Input Sets input mode.
Monitor off Turns off the monitor.
Close Close the main menu.

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Menu > Quick Settings Description
Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Volume Adjusts the volume.
NOTE
yYou can adjust Mute/ Unmute by moving the joystick button to ▼in the Volume menu.
Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio.
Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays a video according to the input video signal aspect ratio.
SMART ENERGY
SAVING
High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient.
Low Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient.
Off Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING .
NOTE
yThe display may look the same for Wide, Original options at the recommended resolution (1920 x 1080).
yThe ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal.
ySaving 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.
* SMART ENERGY SAVING : Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.
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Customizing settings
Menu > Picture Description
Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted.
Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the new spaper. If you want screen more
bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want screen more
bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos.
Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a 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.
Game Optimizes the screen for gameplay.
Picture Adjust SUPER
RESOLUTION+
High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It is ef-
fective forhigh 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 im-
ages. 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.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only).
yOffset: 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 Low ers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the
screen.
DFC On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Off Disables the DFC feature.
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.
Low Sets the response time to Low.
Off Does not use the response time improvement feature.
NOTE
yThis is subsidiary for color weakness user. Therefore if you feel uncomfortable with the screen, please turn off
this function.
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Game Adjust FreeSync Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input sig-
nal with that of the output signal.
CAUTION
ySupported Interface: HDMI.
ySupported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD’s FreeSync is necessary.
ySupported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver.
yFor more information and requirement, refer to AMD website at http://www.amd.com/
FreeSync
On FreeSync function on.
Off FreeSync function off.
Black
Stabilizer 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.
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.
yWhen the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Cross Hair feature is
automatically turned off.
Color Adjust Gamma 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.
Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color.
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.
Custom: The user can adjust it to red, green or blue by customization.
Red/Green/
Blue You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors through adjusting the color and saturation of the six
colors(Red_Hue, Red_Saturation, Green_Hue, Green_Saturation, Blue_Hue, Blue_Saturation, Cyan_
Hue, Cyan_Saturation, Magenta_Hue, Magenta_Saturation, Yellow_Hue, Yellow_Saturation) and sav-
ing the Six Color settings.
*Hue: Adjusts tone of the screen.
*Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, less saturated and
bright the colors become. The higher the value, the more saturated and dark the colors become.
Reset Returns the color settings to the default settings.
Display Horizontal To move image left and right.
Vertical To move image up and down.
Clock To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The horizontal screen
size will also change.
Phase To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear
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Menu > General Description
Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
Power LED Turns the power indicator on the bottom side of the monitor on/off.
On The power indicator is automatically turned on.
Off The power indicator is turned off.
Automatic Standby The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period.
Resolution User can set the desired resolution.This option is enabled only when the screen resolution on your
computer is set to the following(D-SUB only).
NOTE
The function is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer is set to the follow-
ing, except that the PC output wrong resolution.
1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 1366x768,Off
1280x960, 1600x900,Off
1440x900, 1600x900,Off
OSD Lock Prevents incorrect key input.
On Key input is disabled.
NOTE
yAll function except for the OSD Lock mode, brightness, Contrast, Input and Volume are dis-
abled.
Off Key input is enabled.
Customizing settings
Menu > Sound Description
MaxxAudio On MaxxAudio®by Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®is a suite of
studio-quality sound tools for a superior listening experience.
Off Disables the MaxxAudio function.
MaxxAudio
Settings
The user can set the sound quality manually.
MaxxBass Bass Enhancement.
MaxxTreble Treble Enhancement.
MaxxDialog Dialog Enhancement.
Maxx3D Enhances the three dimensional effect of the sound.
Reset Returns the sound quality to the default settings.
Midnight Mode On Lets you enjoy rich and full sound at a low volume.
Off Disables Midnight Mode.
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Menu > Reset Description
Do you want to reset your settings?
Reset Returns to the default settings.
Cancel Cancel the select.
Menu > Auto Configuration Description
Do you want to Auto Configuration?
Yes Operate the Auto configuration for optimal display in D-SUB.
Cancel Cancel the select.
NOTE
yThis function will be enable only in analog input.