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All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 27GN850 (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc.
All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 27GN850 (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc.
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... ENGLISH LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 --Supported Drivers and Software 5 --Product and Button Description 5 How to Use the Joystick Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 6 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 14 --Connecting to a PC 14 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 15 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 16 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS...
... ENGLISH LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 --Supported Drivers and Software 5 --Product and Button Description 5 How to Use the Joystick Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 6 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 14 --Connecting to a PC 14 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 15 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 16 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS...
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... to change to [email protected]. In addition to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will also provide open source licenses, that use the supplied components. •• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor...
... to change to [email protected]. In addition to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will also provide open source licenses, that use the supplied components. •• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor...
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ENGLISH 5 Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Product and Button Description Joystick Button
ENGLISH 5 Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Product and Button Description Joystick Button
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... it left /right. / Controls screen brightness You can control the screen's brightness by moving the joystick button up/down. Basic Functions Power on the monitor. ENGLISH 6 How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it . •• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the...
... it left /right. / Controls screen brightness You can control the screen's brightness by moving the joystick button up/down. Basic Functions Power on the monitor. ENGLISH 6 How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it . •• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the...
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ENGLISH Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for a comfortable viewing experience. Rear Front WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. The angle of the screen. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 9 Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand body to avoid injury to 15° for safety.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for a comfortable viewing experience. Rear Front WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. The angle of the screen. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 9 Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand body to avoid injury to 15° for safety.
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Cable Holder ENGLISH 10 WARNING •• To avoid injury to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor's frame as shown in the illustration. Mouse Holder •• Be careful not to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor. Tidying up Cables Arrange the cables using the cable holder as illustrated below.
Cable Holder ENGLISH 10 WARNING •• To avoid injury to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor's frame as shown in the illustration. Mouse Holder •• Be careful not to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor. Tidying up Cables Arrange the cables using the cable holder as illustrated below.
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...; The Kensington security system is optional. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the product package. 2 Remove the four screws tightened on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to...
...; The Kensington security system is optional. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the product package. 2 Remove the four screws tightened on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to...
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...-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to the wall. 1 If you use of nonstandard screws. Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is not liable for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to ensure sufficient ventilation. ENGLISH 12 Installing...
...-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to the wall. 1 If you use of nonstandard screws. Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is not liable for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to ensure sufficient ventilation. ENGLISH 12 Installing...
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...;• 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 this way will not be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is optional. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the...
...;• 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 this way will not be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is optional. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the...
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... connecting the power cord to the monitor. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your computer without having to HDMI cable may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. This may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable...
... connecting the power cord to the monitor. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your computer without having to HDMI cable may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. This may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable...
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Sets the game mode for gaming. Exits the main menu. Configures the screen settings. ENGLISH 18 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Menu Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Menu Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Description Turns off the monitor.
Sets the game mode for gaming. Exits the main menu. Configures the screen settings. ENGLISH 18 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Menu Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Menu Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Description Turns off the monitor.
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Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH User Settings Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 2 Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH User Settings Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 2 Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
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... Graphic card performance. This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is optimized for RTS Game. Optimized the screen for very dark FPS games. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. This mode is suitable for vivid colors. NOTE •• HDR content may occur when changing the monitor input or power on the Windows10 OS setting. 21 ENGLISH Game Mode...
... Graphic card performance. This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is optimized for RTS Game. Optimized the screen for very dark FPS games. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. This mode is suitable for vivid colors. NOTE •• HDR content may occur when changing the monitor input or power on the Windows10 OS setting. 21 ENGLISH Game Mode...
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... screens. Off Adaptive-Sync function off. You can control the black contrast to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com). 22 ENGLISH Menu > Game Adjust Description Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of Adaptive-Sync. (FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro) •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort (G-SYNC, FreeSync), HDMI (FreeSync Premium). •• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card...
... screens. Off Adaptive-Sync function off. You can control the black contrast to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com). 22 ENGLISH Menu > Game Adjust Description Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of Adaptive-Sync. (FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro) •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort (G-SYNC, FreeSync), HDMI (FreeSync Premium). •• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card...
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... the screen. On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to a reddish tone. Medium Sets the screen color to a bluish tone. Manual The user can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Meets the user requirements for HDMI only). The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become . ENGLISH 24 Menu > Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp Picture Adjust R/G/B Six Color Black Level DFC Picture Reset Adjusts the brightness of the screen colors. Cool Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone...
... the screen. On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to a reddish tone. Medium Sets the screen color to a bluish tone. Manual The user can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Meets the user requirements for HDMI only). The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become . ENGLISH 24 Menu > Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp Picture Adjust R/G/B Six Color Black Level DFC Picture Reset Adjusts the brightness of the screen colors. Cool Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone...
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... Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode. Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on source. NOTE •• If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may not work properly. •• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window. •• This may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers. •• If you want to use...
... Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode. Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on source. NOTE •• If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may not work properly. •• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window. •• This may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers. •• If you want to use...
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... the power LED blinking? •• If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to Off. Is the power on the screen. ENGLISH 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on and the power LED displaying white? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Input). Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the product owner's manual. Please see the troubleshooting guide in ? •• Check if the power cord is locked. Check the cable...
... the power LED blinking? •• If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to Off. Is the power on the screen. ENGLISH 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on and the power LED displaying white? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Input). Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the product owner's manual. Please see the troubleshooting guide in ? •• Check if the power cord is locked. Check the cable...
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.... 29 ENGLISH The screen retains an image. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by Hz. •• Horizontal Frequency: The time it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Menu in Windows. (The settings may not be displayed, contact the manufacturer of the image. Did you use a screensaver. Change the resolution to the screen, resulting in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area...
.... 29 ENGLISH The screen retains an image. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by Hz. •• Horizontal Frequency: The time it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Menu in Windows. (The settings may not be displayed, contact the manufacturer of the image. Did you use a screensaver. Change the resolution to the screen, resulting in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area...
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... use .) Are images displayed using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you are using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black...
... use .) Are images displayed using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you are using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black...