LG 24BK550Y User manual

www.lg.com
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.
24BK550Y
27BK550Y

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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CONTENTS
LICENSE ---------------------------- 3
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING - 4
- Product Components -------------------------- 4
- Supported Drivers and Software -------------- 5
- Component and Button Description ---------- 6
- Moving and Lifting the Monitor --------------- 7
- Setting up the Monitor set ------------------- 8
Attaching the Stand Base
Mounting on a table
Using the cable holder
Adjusting the Stand Height
Adjusting the angle
Swivel stand
Pivot Feature
Detaching the Stand Body
Installing the wall mount plate
Installing to a wall
USING THE MONITOR SET------ 16
- Connecting to a PC --------------------------- 16
- Connecting to AV Devices -------------------- 18
- Connecting Peripherals -----------------------18
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ------ 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------ 24
SPECIFICATIONS ---------------- 25
- Preset Modes (Resolution) -------------------27
- Indicator---------------------------------------27

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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.
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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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
CAUTION
NOTE
CD(Owner's Manual)
/ Card
( Depending on the country )
Power Cord
Audio Cable DisplayPort Cable
USB Cable
( This cable is
not included in all
countries. )
DVI-D Cable
( This cable is
not included in all
countries. )
( This cable is
not included in all
countries. )
( This cable is
not included in all
countries. )
Stand Body Stand Base
HDMI CableD-SUB Cable
( This cable is not
included in all countries. )
( This cable is not
included in all countries. )
Cable Holder
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.
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 im-
prove 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.

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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 24BK550Y
27BK550Y
Monitor Driver Recommended O
OnScreen Control Recommended O
Dual Controller Optional O

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H/P USB IN 1 USB IN 2
Component and Button Description
Power Indicator
yLighting On :Turned on
yLighting Off : Turned off
Input Connector
(Power Button)
Button

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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 trans-
portation regardless of its shape or size.
yAs far as possible, avoid touching the moni-
tor screen. This may result in damage to the
screen or some of the pixels used to create
images.
yIt is advisable to place the monitor in the
original box or packing material before at-
tempting to move it.
yBefore moving or lifting the monitor, discon-
nect 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
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II
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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.
yTo avoid injuring the fingers and foot, when
assembling the Stand Body and Base, you
should hold the Stand Base.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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II
WARNING
NOTE
yPress the stand until the button reaches the top.

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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.
Mounting on a table
1Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright
position on a table.
Leave a 3.94 inches space from the wall for
proper ventilation.
2Connect the Power cord to the monitor, then
plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
3Press the (Power) button on the front of the
monitor to turn on the monitor.
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
3.94 inches
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
yYou can disassemble the stand in the reverse
order of the assembly.
yUnplug the power cord prior to moving or
installing the monitor. There is risk of electric
shock.

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Adjusting the Stand Height
1 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.
2 The height can be adjusted up to 5.12 inches.
5.12 inches
yDo not put your fingers
or hand between the
screen and the base
(chassis) when adjust-
ing the screen's height.
Using the cable holder
Arrange the cables using the cable holder as
shown in the illustration.
100-240 V ~
Cautions When Connecting Power Cord
yMake sure to use the power cord that is pro-
vided in the product package and connect it
to a grounded power outlet.
yIf you need another power cord, please
contact your local dealer or the nearest retail
store.
WARNING
Rotate Set(Pivot) and put connectors. It is easy to
put connectors and manage cables using cable
holder.

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35 ° -5°
WARNING
Adjusting the angle
1Place the monitor in an upright position,
mounted on the stand base.
2Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the
screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards
for a comfortable viewing experience.
Front SideRear Side
yTo avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting
the screen, do not hold the lower part of the
monitor's frame as illustrated below.
yBe careful not to touch or press the screen
area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Swivel stand
yImage shown may differ from your Monitor
set.
1Swivel 355 degrees and adjust the angle of the
Monitor set to suit your view.

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Pivot Feature
1Raise the monitor to the maximum height.
2Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction
of the arrow as shown in the figure.
3Rotate the monitor 90° clockwise and -90°
counter clockwise as shown in the figure.
4Complete the installation by rotating the
monitor 90° clockwise and -90° counter
clockwise as shown below.
NOTE
yAuto Pivot feature of the display is not sup-
ported.
yThe 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.
yWindows 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 (→)
yTo 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.
Stand
Stand
Head
Head
WARNING
The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90°
clockwise and -90° counter clockwise.

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NOTE
Monitor head
WARNING
yTake care when rotating the monitor if the
cable is connected.
yTo avoid injury when rotating the display, do
not place your fingers between the display and
the stand base.
yThe left or right side of the monitor head can
be slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust
the horizontal level of the monitor head.

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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.
NOTE
NOTE
yUse of the Kensington lock is optional. The
accessories can be purchased at your local
electronics store.
Installing the wall mount plate
This monitor supports the specification of the stan-
dard wall mount plate or compatible device.
1Place the screen face down. To protect the
screen from scratches, cover the surface with a
soft cloth.
2Detaching the Stand Body.
3Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor
and align it with the screw holes.
4Tighten the four screws to fix the plate to the
monitor using a screwdriver.
yThe wall mount plate is sold separately.
yFor more information on installation, refer to
the wall mount plate's installation guide.
yBe careful not to use excessive force when
mounting the wall mount plate, as this can
damage the monitor's screen.
1Place the monitor’s screen face down. To
protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
2Remove the stand from the monitor by pressing
the button on the bottom center of the back of
the monitor.
Detaching the Stand Body

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To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mount-
ing 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 moni-
tor might be damaged internally.
2If you use improper screw, the product might be
damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible
for it.
Installing to a wall
Install the monitor at least 3.94 inches away from
the wall and leave about 3.94 inches of space at
each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ven-
tilation. 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.
3.94 inches
3.94 inches 3.94 inches
3.94 inches
yUnplug the power cord before moving or in-
stalling 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 moni-
tor. Damage caused in this way will not be
covered by the product warranty.
yUse the wall mounting bracket and screws
that conform to the VESA standard. Dam-
age caused by the use or misuse of inap-
propriate 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 stan-
dard.
yThe wall mount kit includes the installation
guide and all necessary parts.
yThe wall mounting bracket is optional. The
accessories 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)
RW120

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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.
NOTE
DVI-D connection
Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to
the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor
set with a DVI cable as shown in the following
illustrations.
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.
yMac adapter
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug
adapter is needed to change the 15 pin
high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector
on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row
connector.
yWhen using a D-Sub signal input cable
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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.
NOTE NOTE
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
monitor
DisplayPort connection
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC to the monitor. Connect your PC to the
monitor using the display port cable as illustrated
below.
yThere may be no video or audio output de-
pending on the DP version of the PC.
yIf you use generic cables not certified by LG, the
screen may not display or there may be image
noises.

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USB IN 1 USB IN 2
USB UP
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 il-
lustrated below.
NOTE
NOTE
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
yWhen connect to external device, it can be
sound volume difference. (For example :
DVD player).
ySuggest connect HDMI to PC play media.
Connecting Peripherals
USB Cable connection - PC
The USB port on the product functions as a USB
hub.
yThe monitor's USB terminal supports USB 2.0
and high speed cables.
Two USB Downstream ports
Connect these ports to a
mouse, USB keyboard, mem-
ory stick with current spec
under 100mA.
One USB Upstream port
Connect this port to the
downstream port of a com-
puter, laptop or USB moni-
tor (Your computer or USB
monitor must support USB
and have USB ports).

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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 functions may be limited.
Connecting Headphones
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the head-
phones port. Connect as illustrated.
(sold sepa-
rately)