Owner’s Manual LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 27UN880 27BN88U www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. ENGLISH LICENSE....................................................... 2 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION............................................. 3 The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING................... 3 USING THE MONITOR...........
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
Product and Button Description 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. ENGLISH 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.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• Standing the monitor panel up vertically may cause the monitor to fall due to the joystick and cause damage or injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to malfunction. •• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.
CAUTION ENGLISH 6 •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power outlet. •• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. •• Make sure the table on which the product is installed is stable and solid. A table made of fragile materials such as glass may be damaged.
How to install on tables with different thickness levels ENGLISH ≤ 40 mm (1.5 inches) CAUTION •• Stands that are not fully engaged to the table may allow the monitor to wobble or fall over. •• Make sure the table is solid and stable enough to fully support installation of the monitor. Tables made of fragile materials such as glass may break. •• For tables with a protrusion -- If the protrusion is located more than 95 mm (3.
Swivel stand Swivel 280 ° and adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
1 Raise the monitor up to the maximum height. Pivot Feature The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90 ° counter-clockwise. ENGLISH Monitor’s head Table 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. WARNING •• When using the Pivot function, do not rotate the monitor too fast or with excessive force. The table may be scratched by contact with the monitor’s head.
3 Rotate the monitor counter-clockwise as shown in the figure. Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Make sure to hold and move the monitor with both hands. ENGLISH Max. 130.0 mm (5.1 inches) 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90 ° as shown in the figure. WARNING •• To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand.
Adjusting the Angle For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’s manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. ENGLISH Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -25 ° to 25 ° for a comfortable viewing experience.
Installing on the Wall ENGLISH This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.9 inches) of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket.
CAUTION ENGLISH •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. •• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
USING THE MONITOR ENGLISH •• Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to Settings Input, and then select the input option. CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a PC screensaver if possible.
Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection NOTE •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. •• 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 ENGLISH HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.
USER SETTINGS NOTE ENGLISH •• Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. 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. Joystick Button Button 16 Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu.
Main Menu Features Main Menu Input Exit Settings Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Picture Mode Sets the picture mode. Exit Exits the main menu. ENGLISH Power Off Description Picture Mode Menu Settings 1 2 3 4 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options.
Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness ENGLISH Contrast Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Adjusts the volume. Volume NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu. Color Temp MaxxAudio 18 Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization. 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.
Input Settings > Input Input List Description Selects the input mode. Aspect Ratio Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. Just Scan The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. ENGLISH Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. NOTE •• The display may look the same for Full Wide , Original, and Just Scan options at the recommended resolution (3840 x 2160).
Picture NOTE •• The Picture Mode that can be set depends on the Input signal. ENGLISH [Picture Mode on SDR (Non-HDR) signal] Settings > Picture Picture Mode Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. Vivid Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. HDR Effect Reader Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range. Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Cinema FPS Optimizes the screen for video.
[Picture Mode on HDR signal] Settings > Picture Allows the user to adjust each element. Vivid Optimized the screen for HDR vivid colors. Standard Optimized the screen for HDR standard. Cinema Optimized the screen for HDR video. FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is suitable for very dark FPS games. RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
Settings > Picture Description Brightness Contrast ENGLISH Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. High Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high-definition video or games. Middle Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the middle level between the low and high modes. Best for UCC or SD videos. Low Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images.
Settings > Picture Description Faster Fast Normal Off Sets the response time to faster. Sets the response time to fast. Sets the response time to normal. Does not use the response time improvement feature. ENGLISH Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the movement of the picture on the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. When there is a lot of motion, it is recommended that you use Faster. Setting to Faster may cause image sticking.
Settings > Picture Description Gamma ENGLISH 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. Set your own color temperature. Color Temp Color Adjust Red/Green/Blue Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization. Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
Sound Settings > Sound Description Adjusts the volume level. MaxxAudio NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to▼in the Volume menu. 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.
General Settings > General Language Description Sets the menu screen to the desired language. ENGLISH Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm. SMART ENERGY SAVING High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Off Disables the feature. NOTE •• The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.
Settings > General Description Provides sharper images when connected to a device supporting ULTRA HD Deep Color. 4K@ 60 Hz Support Format Frame rate(Hz) Color Depth / Chroma Sampling 8 bit 10 bit ENGLISH Resolution YCbCr 4:2:0 59.94 60.00 3840 x 2160 HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:4:4 - RGB 4:4:4 - NOTE •• To use HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color, turn this function "On". •• If the connected device does not support Deep Color, the screen or sound may not work properly.
Settings > General OSD Size Description User can select OSD Size to Large or Small. When Deep sleep mode is enabled, power consumption is minimized while the monitor is in standby mode. ENGLISH Deep Sleep Mode On Enables Deep sleep Mode. Off Disables Deep sleep Mode. NOTE •• USB HUB functions will not work in standby mode while Deep sleep Mode is enabled in standby mode. Information The following display information will be shown; Serial Number, Total Power On Time, Resolution.
TROUBLESHOOTING Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the power LED on? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Settings > Input). Is the No Signal message being displayed? •• This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected.
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? ENGLISH No sound from the headphone port. Are images displayed without sound? NOTE •• LED can be lighted with Set OSD Menu. Settings – General – Power LED – On 30 •• Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Resolution Power Sources AC/DC adaptor 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Power Rating 19 V Power Consumption On mode: 25 W Typ. (ENERGY STAR® standard) * Sleep Mode ≤ 0.5 W (HDMI / DP input Condition) ** Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W 7.0 A A16-140P1A type, CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY(SUZHOU)CO.,LTD. Or ADS-150KL-19N-3 190140E type, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC Output: 19 V 7.
Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) DisplayPort/ USB-C ENGLISH 32 Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+ 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 -/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 +/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- 3840 x 2160 66.66 30 +/- 3840 x 2160 133.
HDMI Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+ Remarks ENGLISH Preset Mode 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 -/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 +/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- 3840 x 2160 67.
HDMI Timing (Video) ENGLISH 34 Factory support mode (Preset Mode) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) 480p 31.5 60 720p 45.0 60 1080p 67.
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