LG 27UD68P-B User manual

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IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List
Owner's Manual
IPS LED MONITOR
(LED MONITOR*)
*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.
27UD68P

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Contents
CONTENTS
17 USER SETTINGS
18 Customizingsettings
18 - MenuSettings
18 - -QuickSettings
19 - -PBP
20 - -Picture
23 - -General
24 - -Reset
25 TROUBLESHOOTING
27 SPECIFICATIONS
27 27UD68P
28 FactorySupportMode(PresetMode,PC)
28 HDMI
28 DisplayPort
29 HDMITiming(Video)
29 PowerLED
3 LICENSE
4 ASSEMBLING AND
PREPARING
4 ProductComponents
5 ComponentandButtonDescription
5 - HowtoUsetheJoystickButton
6 InputConnector
7 MovingandLiftingtheMonitor
8 InstallingtheMonitor
8 - Assemblingthestandbase
10 - Usingthecableholder
10 - Installingontoatable
11 - Adjustingthestandheight
11 - Adjustingtheangle
12 - PivotFeature
13 - UsingtheKensingtonlock
13 - Installingthewallmountplate
14 - Installingtoawall
15 USING THE MONITOR
15 ConnectingtoaPC
15 - HDMIconnection
15 - DisplayPortconnection
16 ConnectingtoAVDevices
16 - HDMIconnection
16 ConnectingtoExternalDevices
16 - ConnectingHeadphones

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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, DisplayPort Compliance Logo and DisplayPort
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”.

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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.
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.
CAUTION
NOTE
CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card
DisplayPort Cable
Stand Base Stand Body
HDMI Cable
( This cable is not in-
cluded in all countries. )
( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on
the country )
Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter
or
Cable Holder 4 Screws

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Component and Button Description
Power LED
yOn: power is on
yOff: power is off
Joystick Button
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
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
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.

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Installing the Monitor
Assembling the stand base
Stand Body
Stand Body
Stand Base
or
yTo protect the screen from scratches, cover
the surface with a soft cloth.
CAUTION
1
2
3
4
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yIllustrations in this document represent typi-
cal procedures, so they may look different
from the actual product.
yApplying 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.
yBe careful not to hurt your hand on the edges
of the screw covers.
yDo not carry the monitor upside down by just
holding the base. This may cause the moni-
tor 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.
CAUTION
yYou can disassemble the stand in the reverse
order of the assembly.
NOTE

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Using the cable holder
Cable Holder
Arrange the cables using the cable holder as
shown in the illustration.
Installing onto a table
1Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an
upright position.
Place at least 100 mm away from the wall to
ensure sufficient ventilation.
2Connect the power adapter to the monitor and
then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
or
yUnplug the power cord prior to moving or
installing the monitor. There is risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION
3Press the joystick button on the bottom of the
monitor to turn on the monitor.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm

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Adjusting the angle
1Place the monitor in an upright position, mount-
ed on the stand base.
Adjusting the stand height
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.
WARNING
yBe careful not to touch or press the screen
area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
1Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.
2The height can be adjusted up to 120.0 mm.
yDo not put your fingers or
hand between the screen
and the base (chassis) when
adjusting the screen's height.
WARNING
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WARNING
3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the
figure.
4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor
90° as shown below.
Pivot Feature
The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90°
clockwise.
1 Raise the monitor to the maximum height.
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction
of the arrow as shown in the figure.
Stand
Head
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.
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.
ySupported Windows versions: Windows 7 and
Windows 8.1
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 (→)
NOTE

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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.
2Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor
and align it with the screw holes.
3Tighten 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.
NOTE
yUse of the Kensington lock is optional.
The accessories can be purchased at
your local electronics store.
NOTE
Using the Kensington lock
The Kensington security system connector is locat-
ed at the back of the Monitor set.
For more information on installation and usage,
refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit
the website at http://www.kensington.com.
Connect the Kensington security system cable
between the Monitor set and a table.

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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 100 mm away from the
wall and leave about 100 mm of space at each
side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation.
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.
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
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm

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USING THE MONITOR
USING THE MONITOR
Connecting to a PC
 Thismonitorsupportsthe*PlugandPlay
feature.
*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.
 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.
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.
Pressthemenubuttonandthenselecttheinput
optionfromtheinputmenu.
NOTE
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
 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®/TMCable
-High-SpeedHDMI®/TMCablewithEthernet

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USING THE MONITOR
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.
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®/TMCable
-High-SpeedHDMI®/TMCablewithEthernet
Connecting to External Devices
(soldseparately)
Connecting Headphones
Connectperipheralstothemonitorviathehead-
phonesport.Connectasillustrated.

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.
Angled Straight

DependingontheaudiosettingsofthePC
andexternaldevice,headphonesandspeaker
functionsmaybelimited.
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User Settings
Button Menu Status Description
Main menu disabled Enablesthemainmenu.
Main menu enabled
Exitsthemainmenu.
(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.
▲Main menu disabled Enablesthemainmenu.
Main menu enabled Entersthegamemodefeature.
▼
Main menu disabled Enablesthemainmenu.
Main menu enabled Turnsoffthemonitor.

Main Menu Features
Main Menu Description
Menu Configuresthescreensettings.
Game Mode YoucanchangePictureModetoagaming
mode.
Input Setsinputmode.
Monitor off Turnsoffthemonitor.
Exit Exitsthemainmenu.
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.
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User Settings
Eachoptionisdescribedbelow.
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 > Brightness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.
Menu > Quick Settings Description
Brightness Adjuststhecolorcontrastandbrightnessofthescreen.
Contrast
Volume Adjuststhevolume.
NOTE
 YoucanadjustMute/Unmutebymovingthejoystickbutton
to▼intheVolumemenu.
Input Selectsthecurrentinputmode.
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.
1:1 Theaspectratioisnotadjustedfromtheoriginal.
NOTE
 ThedisplaymaylookthesameforWide,Original,and1:1optionsattherecommendedresolution.
 Theratioisdisabledintheinterlacedsignal.

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User Settings
Eachoptionisdescribedbelow.
-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.
Menu > PBP Description
Sub Displaysthescreensoftwoinputmodesononemonitor.
PBP Connection Sub Screen (Right)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort
Main Screen
(Left)
HDMI 1 - - O
HDMI 2 - - O
DisplayPort O O -
Sound Out ChangestheaudiooutputinPBPmode.
Swap TogglesbetweenthemainscreenandsubscreeninPBPmode.
Sub Full ConvertsthesubscreenofPBPmodetothewidescreen.
Ratio Adjuststheaspectratioofthemainscreenorsubscreen.
Main Wide DisplaysthevideotofitthePBPscreen,regardlessofthevideosignalinput.
Original DisplaysthevideointheaspectratioofthevideosignalinputonthePBPscreen.
Sub Wide DisplaysthevideotofitthePBPscreen,regardlessofthevideosignalinput.
Original DisplaysthevideointheaspectratioofthevideosignalinputonthePBPscreen.
NOTE
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WhentheSubmodeisOff,SoundOut,Swap,SubFull,andRatiomenusbecomedisabled.
TheMain/SuboptionsforRatiobecomedisabledifthereisnosignal.
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TheoptimalresolutionforPBPmodeissetautomaticallywhenPBPmodeisset.

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User 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 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
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.
FPS Game 1 ThismodeisoptimizedforFPSgames.
FPS Game 2 IthasahigherBlackStabilizervaluethanFPSGame1.Itissuitableforverydark
FPSgames.
RTS Game ThismodeisoptimizedforRTSGame.
Custom
(Game)
Inthismode,userscancustomizevariouselementsincludinggame-relatedoptions.
NOTE
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IfthepicturemodeischangedintheDP(DisplayPort)input,thescreen
mayflickerortheresolutionofyourPCscreenmaybeaffected.
Eachoptionisdescribedbelow.
-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Picture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.