LG 31MU97-B.AEU Guide

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Guides on Using Product
Functions (Windows, Mac)
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain
it for future reference.
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yFailing to set the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed
screen, a truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
yThe configuration procedure may differ depending on your computer and/or operating system. Also, some graphics
cards may not support certain resolutions. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or graphics
card for assistance.
ySome graphics cards may not support 4096 x 2160 resolution. It is recommended to use a graphics card that sup-
ports 4096 x 2160 resolution. Even when you set the resolution to 4096 x 2160 on your PC, the actual PC output
may not support the resolution.
Graphic card Interface
HDMI (Mini) DisplayPort
4096 x 2160
Intel Over HD4600 O O
AMD Over HD7800 O O
NVIDIA Over GTX 780 O O
CAUTION
yThe setting method can vary depending on the computer and the O/S. You may not be able to select certain
resolutions depending on the graphics card performance. In such cases, please refer to the user's manual of the
computer and/or graphics card.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
3Choose the Settings menu and
select an optimal resolution.
(4096 x 2160)
4Click the Apply button to com-
plete resolution setting.
5Select the Advanced button.
6After selecting a monitor screen,
select a vertical frequency of
24 Hz or 60 Hz in Screen
refresh rate (S).
7Click the Apply button to com-
plete optimal frequency setting.
Windows XP
1Move the mouse pointer to an
empty area on the Windows
screen (with no icons or task
bars) and click the right mouse
button.
2When the pop-up menu ap-
pears, click the Property.
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Precautions for Changing Resolution
System Requirements
yIn order to set the resolution to 4096 x 2160, you may be required to configure the custom settings from the
graphics card control panel or update to the latest graphics card driver.
ySupport settings are subject to change.
GUIDES ON USING PRODUCT FUNCTIONS (WINDOWS)
3440 by 1440 pixels
3440 by 1440 pixels
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4096 by 2160 pixels
3440 by 1440 pixels
3440 by 1440 pixels
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Windows Vista
STEP 1 STEP 3STEP 2
3Choose the Display Settings
menu and select an optimal
resolution. (4096 x 2160)
4Click the Apply button to com-
plete resolution setting.
5Select the Advanced button.
6After selecting a monitor screen,
select a vertical frequency of
24 Hz or 60 Hz in Screen
refresh rate (S).
7Click the Apply button to com-
plete optimal frequency setting.
1Move the mouse pointer to an
empty area on the Windows
screen (with no icons or task
bars) and click the right mouse
button.
2When the pop-up menu ap-
pears, click the Personalize.
1
2
Personalize Display Settings
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STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
3Choose the Settings menu and
select an optimal resolution.
(4096 x 2160)
4Click the Apply button to com-
plete resolution setting.
5Select the Advanced button.
6After selecting a monitor screen,
select a vertical frequency of
24 Hz or 60 Hz in Screen
refresh rate (S).
7Click the Apply button to com-
plete optimal frequency setting.
1Move the mouse pointer to an
empty area on the Windows
screen (with no icons or task
bars) and click the right mouse
button.
2When the pop-up menu ap-
pears, click the Screen resolu-
tion.
Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Screen resolution
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4
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4096 x 2160 (recommended)
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5
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2560 by 1440 pixels
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yScreen Split Automatically splits the monitor screen into the desired layouts.
yTrue Color Pro Calibrates the color output of the monitor using the hardware calibration function. (A separate
calibrator is required.)
yTUSB3410 Driver This driver file is required for USB communication between the monitor and the PC software.
yThe software listed above can be installed using the CD provided with the product or downloaded as the latest
version from the LG Electronics website.
yGraphics card Use a graphics card that supports 4096 x 2160 resolution.
How to Install
yInstalling with the CD provided.
Insert the software CD provided in the product box into the PC's CD drive and install the LG Monitor Software.
You can also choose to install Screen Split / True Color Pro.
yDownloading from the LG Electronics website.
Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com) and download the latest software for your model.
On the software CD's main screen,
select LG Monitor Software.
In the feature selection step,
choose to install programs.
Installation complete.
Software Installation Priority
(required/optional)
Supported Interface Supported OS
(Mini) DisplayPort HDMI Win 7
(32-bit/64-bit)
Win 8.1
(32-bit/64-bit)
Screen Split Optional O O O O
True Color Pro Optional O X O O
TUSB3410 Driver Required O X O O
Monitor Driver Optional O O O O
LG Monitor Software Introduction / System Requirements
Monitor Driver
Installing LG Monitor Software
yInstallation priority (required/optional) Optional
yUsage The resolution and frequency are adjusted for the monitor.
How to Install
yInstalling with the CD provided.
Insert the user manual CD provided in the product box into the PC's CD drive and install the driver program.
yDownloading from the LG Electronics website.
Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com) and download the latest driver for your model.

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Screen Split (MONITOR Screen Split Software)
yInstallation priority (required/optional) Optional
yUsage Automatically splits the monitor screen into
desired layouts (2 sections, 3 sections, or 4 sec-
tions).
How to Install
yInstalling with the CD provided.
Insert the software CD provided in the product box
into the PC's CD drive and install the LG Monitor
Software.
On the Select Options window, select Screen Split
and continue.
yDownloading from the LG Electronics website.
Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com) and
download the latest software for your model.
How to Run
1
Double-click on the shortcut icon on the desktop, or
2
Click on the tray icon at the bottom right of the PC
screen.
Check I accept the terms of the agreement on the
License Agreement screen and then click on the Next
button.
When the installation is complete, restart the system.
How to Use
yFor details on using the software, refer to the pro-
gram's Help.
1
2
1 Click on the tray icon at the bottom right of the PC
screen.
2 Select a screen layout.
3 The screen split layout is applied.

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Dual Link-Up (Monitor PBP Function)
yUsage The monitor displays screens for 2 input sources simultaneously.
yThe Dual Link-Up feature requires that one of the two input sources is connected via HDMI.
yImage shown may differ from the product that you are using.
How to Run
1 Connect the monitor to two input sources.
2 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
3 Enter PBP. 1
Picture Mode
Exit
Menu PBP
Monitor off
1
4 Adjust the settings according to the input sources connected.
5 DUAL LINK-UP is applied.
yFor details on using the software, refer to the product user manual.
yThe product user manual is included on the CD provided and is available for download from the LG Electronics
website.
PBP Connection Sub screen (Right)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 (Mini) DisplayPort
Main screen
(Left)
HDMI 1 - O X
HDMI 2 O - X
(Mini) DisplayPort O O -
Main screen Sub screen

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True Color Pro (Monitor Color Calibration Software)
yInstallation priority (required/optional) Optional
yUsage Calibrates the monitor's color output using the hardware calibration function.
yA separate calibrator is required.
yApplicable calibrators LG Calibrator, Spyder3, Spyder4, i1Display Pro, ColorMunki Photo/Design, and i1Pro2
yTrue Color Pro may not support PBP mode.
yThe software execution images may vary depending on the model.
How to Install
yInstalling with the CD provided.
Insert the software CD provided in the product box into the PC’s CD drive and install the LG Monitor Software.
On the Select Options window, select True Color Pro and continue.
yDownloading from the LG Electronics website.
Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com) and download the latest software for your model.
How to Run
1 Connect the monitor to the PC using the USB cable.
2 Connect the calibrator to the USB IN port of the PC or the monitor.
3 Start the True Color Pro program.
1Double-click on the icon on the desktop.
2Click on the tray icon at the bottom right of the PC screen Start the program.
How to Use
yFor details on using the software, refer to the program's Help.
True Color Pro launch screen. Calibration start screen.
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System Requirements
Precautions for Changing Resolution
yIn order to use 4096 x 2160, connect the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display Late 2013 / Mac Pro Late 2013.
yIn order to set the resolution to 4096 x 2160, you may be required to configure the custom settings from the graph-
ics card control panel or update to the latest graphics card driver.
ySupport settings are subject to change.
yFailing to set the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed
screen, a truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
yThe configuration procedure may differ depending on your computer and/or operating system. Also, some graphics
cards may not support certain resolutions. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or graphics
card for assistance.
ySome graphics cards may not support 4096 x 2160 resolution. It is recommended to use a graphics card that sup-
ports 4096 x 2160 resolution. Even when you set the resolution to 4096 x 2160 on your PC, the actual PC output
may not support the resolution.
Step 1 Step 3
Step 2
Mac
1 On the Doc bar, click on the System Preferences icon. 4 In the Display tab, select Best for display. The display
is now set to the recommended resolution (4096 x
2160).
3 Select the Scaled option and then select a desired
resolution, the settings are now configured.
2 When the System Preferences window opens, select
Display.
Product Name Interface
HDMI (Mini) DisplayPort
4096 x 2160 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display Late 2013
Mac Pro Late 2013 O O
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Software Installation Priority
(required/optional)
Supported Interface Supported OS
(Mini) DisplayPort HDMI Over Mac OS 10.10 Linux
Screen Split Optional O O O X
True Color Pro Optional O X O X
TUSB3410 Driver Required O X O X
yScreen Split Automatically splits the monitor screen into the desired layouts.
yTrue Color Pro Calibrates the color output of the monitor using the hardware calibration function. (A separate cali-
brator is required.)
yTUSB3410 Driver This driver file is required for USB communication between the monitor and the PC software.
yThe software listed above can be installed using the CD provided with the product or downloaded as the latest ver-
sion from the LG Electronics website.
yGraphics card Use a graphics card that supports 4096 x 2160 resolution.
Available Product and OS
Dual Link-Up (Monitor PBP Function)
yUsage The monitor displays screens for 2 input sources simultaneously.
yThe Dual Link-Up feature requires that one of the two input sources is connected via HDMI.
yImage shown may differ from the product that you are using.
How to Run
1 Connect the monitor to two input sources.
2 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
3 Enter PBP. 1
Picture Mode
Exit
Menu PBP
Monitor off
1
4 Adjust the settings according to the input sources connected.
5 DUAL LINK-UP is applied.
yFor details on using the software, refer to the product user manual.
yThe product user manual is included on the CD provided and is available for download from the LG Electronics
website.
PBP Connection Sub screen (Right)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 (Mini) DisplayPort
Main screen
(Left)
HDMI 1 - O X
HDMI 2 O - X
(Mini) DisplayPort O O -
Main screen Sub screen

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Screen Split (Monitor Screen Split Software)
yInstallation priority (required/optional) Optional
yUsage Automatically splits the monitor screen into de-
sired layouts (2 sections, 3 sections, or 4 sections).
How to Install
yInstalling with the CD provided.
Insert the software CD provided in the product box
into the PC's CD drive and install the Screen Split.
yDownloading from the LG Electronics website.
Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com) and
download the latest software for your model.
How to Run
yFinder Applications Run Screen Split
How to Use
yFor details on using the software, refer to the pro-
gram's Help.
1 When the installation program starts, click on Con-
tinue. During the installation, you have to accept the
license agreement.
2 Enter the Super User password and click on Install
Software.
3 Click on Close to finish the installation.
1 Click on the tray icon at the bottom right of the PC
screen.
2 Select a screen layout.
3 The screen split layout is applied.
yClick on the Screen Split icon on the menu bar.
ySearch for Screen Split in Spotlight search.

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yInstallation priority (required/optional) Optional
yUsage Calibrates the monitor's color output using
the hardware calibration function.
yA separate calibrator is required.
yApplicable calibrators LG Calibrator, Spyder3,
Spyder4, i1Display Pro, ColorMunki Photo/Design,
and i1Pro2
yTrue Color Pro may not support PBP mode.
yThe software execution images may vary depending
on the model.
yIt is recommended to perform calibration after dis-
abling the dual monitor function.
How to Install
yInstalling with the CD provided.
Insert the software CD provided in the product box
into the PC's CD drive and install the True Color Pro.
yDownloading from the LG Electronics website.
Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com) and
download the latest software for your model.
How to Run
1 Connect the monitor to the PC using the USB cable.
2 Connect the calibrator to the USB IN port of the PC
or the monitor.
3 Start the True Color Pro program.
Finder Applications Run True Color Pro
How to Use
yFor details on using the software, refer to the pro-
gram's Help.
2 Enter the Super User password and click on Install
Software.
3 Click on Restart to finish the installation.
yClick on the True Color Pro icon on the menu bar
and click on Start Program.
ySearch for True Color Pro in Spotlight search.
1 When the installation program starts, click on Con-
tinue. During the installation, you have to accept the
license agreement.
True Color Pro (Monitor Color Calibration Software)
True Color Pro launch screen.
Calibration start screen.
TrueColorPro
TrueColorPro