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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. All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
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... MONITOR 14 --Connecting to a PC 14 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 15 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 16 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 17 --Activating the Main Menu 17 Main Menu Features --User Settings 19 Menu Settings TROUBLESHOOTING 28 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION....... 31 --Factory Support Mode 33 --HDMI Timing (Video 34 --Power LED 35
... MONITOR 14 --Connecting to a PC 14 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 15 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 16 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 17 --Activating the Main Menu 17 Main Menu Features --User Settings 19 Menu Settings TROUBLESHOOTING 28 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION....... 31 --Factory Support Mode 33 --HDMI Timing (Video 34 --Power LED 35
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... Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 LSW 149 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. LG Electronics is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. 1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside...
... Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 LSW 149 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. LG Electronics is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. 1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside...
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ENGLISH 16 Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to use angled earphones, it is recommended to the monitor via the headphones port. Angled Straight (Recommend) •• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. NOTE •• Peripheral devices are sold separately. •• If you use straight earphones. Therefore, it may be limited.
ENGLISH 16 Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to use angled earphones, it is recommended to the monitor via the headphones port. Angled Straight (Recommend) •• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. NOTE •• Peripheral devices are sold separately. •• If you use straight earphones. Therefore, it may be limited.
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Exits the main menu. (Holding down ( / ) and left/right ( / ) to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on the ... Menu Status Main menu disabled Main menu enabled Main menu disabled Description Enables the main menu. Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor brightness level. USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on .) Adjusts the monitor volume level. Main menu enabled Enters the Menu feature.
Exits the main menu. (Holding down ( / ) and left/right ( / ) to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on the ... Menu Status Main menu disabled Main menu enabled Main menu disabled Description Enables the main menu. Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor brightness level. USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on .) Adjusts the monitor volume level. Main menu enabled Enters the Menu feature.
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Configures the screen settings. Turns off the monitor. Description Exits the main menu. Sets the game mode for gaming. ENGLISH 18 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Menu Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Menu Game Mode Exit Sets input mode.
Configures the screen settings. Turns off the monitor. Description Exits the main menu. Sets the game mode for gaming. ENGLISH 18 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Menu Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Menu Game Mode Exit Sets input mode.
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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. Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH
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.... 20 ENGLISH Game Mode on SDR(Non-HDR)signal. This mode is optimized for FPS games. Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. Optimizes the screen for the monitor and printer. A standard RGB color space for viewing documents. Gamer 1 and Gamer...
.... 20 ENGLISH Game Mode on SDR(Non-HDR)signal. This mode is optimized for FPS games. Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. Optimizes the screen for the monitor and printer. A standard RGB color space for viewing documents. Gamer 1 and Gamer...
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... for FPS games.It is on, screen flickering or cracking may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is turned on, the characters or picture quality may be operated properly depending on HDR signal. ...Game. This mode is optimized for very dark FPS games. This mode is optimized for vivid colors. 21 ENGLISH Game Mode on the Windows10 OS setting. Menu > Game Mode Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Game Mode FPS RTS Vivid Description In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options.
... for FPS games.It is on, screen flickering or cracking may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is turned on, the characters or picture quality may be operated properly depending on HDR signal. ...Game. This mode is optimized for very dark FPS games. This mode is optimized for vivid colors. 21 ENGLISH Game Mode on the Windows10 OS setting. Menu > Game Mode Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Game Mode FPS RTS Vivid Description In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options.
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... is automatically turned off or enters energy saving mode, the cross hair feature is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content. Fast Sets the response time to Faster. Off Does not use Faster. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that fits their gaming environment among...Cross hair provides a mark on the center of the screen. Returns game to Normal. 23 ENGLISH Game Adjust Response Time Cross Hair Game Reset Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Users can select the cross hair...
... is automatically turned off or enters energy saving mode, the cross hair feature is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content. Fast Sets the response time to Faster. Off Does not use Faster. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that fits their gaming environment among...Cross hair provides a mark on the center of the screen. Returns game to Normal. 23 ENGLISH Game Adjust Response Time Cross Hair Game Reset Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Users can select the cross hair...
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...signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Cool Sets the screen color to the default settings. Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen colors. Mode 1,.... Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Mode 4 If you do not need to a reddish tone. Warm Sets the screen color to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Medium Sets the screen color to the screen. The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become ....
...signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Cool Sets the screen color to the default settings. Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen colors. Mode 1,.... Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Mode 4 If you do not need to a reddish tone. Warm Sets the screen color to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Medium Sets the screen color to the screen. The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become ....
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... •• The display may look the same for Full Wide and Original options at the recommended resolution. (2560 x 1440) When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to the aspect ratio of the screen.
... •• The display may look the same for Full Wide and Original options at the recommended resolution. (2560 x 1440) When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to the aspect ratio of the screen.
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..., 6H, 4H and Off) HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0. DisplayPort Version Please set a timer for a period of time. Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature...properly. •• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you can set the DisplayPort version to the desired language. 26 ENGLISH Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to match the version of the connected external device(1.4,1.2 and 1.1) ....
..., 6H, 4H and Off) HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0. DisplayPort Version Please set a timer for a period of time. Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature...properly. •• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you can set the DisplayPort version to the desired language. 26 ENGLISH Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to match the version of the connected external device(1.4,1.2 and 1.1) ....
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Off Disables OSD Lock. NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. The display information will be shown the Total Power On Time, Resolution. Yes Returns to Initial Settings This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. On Enables OSD Lock. No Cancel the select. 27 ENGLISH General OSD Lock Information Reset to the default settings.
Off Disables OSD Lock. NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. The display information will be shown the Total Power On Time, Resolution. Yes Returns to Initial Settings This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. On Enables OSD Lock. No Cancel the select. 27 ENGLISH General OSD Lock Information Reset to the default settings.
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...The OSD is locked. Is the No Signal message being displayed? •• This occurs when signals transferred from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to the recommended resolution. Are some functions not available when you have no video or the screen flickers, see ... if the computer is turned on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Go to Menu > General and set to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Is the power on the screen. Have you installed the display driver? ••...
...The OSD is locked. Is the No Signal message being displayed? •• This occurs when signals transferred from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to the recommended resolution. Are some functions not available when you have no video or the screen flickers, see ... if the computer is turned on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Go to Menu > General and set to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Is the power on the screen. Have you installed the display driver? ••...
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...horizontal cycle. If 1 is divided by the horizontal interval, the result is the number of the monitor, use .) •• Not setting the graphics card to display one horizontal line is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of horizontal lines displayed per second, like... Panel > Display > Menu in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area or misalignment of the display. •• The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions may be refreshed dozens of your graphics card. If the resolution...
...horizontal cycle. If 1 is divided by the horizontal interval, the result is the number of the monitor, use .) •• Not setting the graphics card to display one horizontal line is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of horizontal lines displayed per second, like... Panel > Display > Menu in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area or misalignment of the display. •• The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions may be refreshed dozens of your graphics card. If the resolution...
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... you are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to Control Panel > Display > Menu > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the screen. In Windows, go to the monitor's performance. monochrome? No sound... unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is it related to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device. (The settings may appear on the operating system (OS) you use .) Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card. 30 ENGLISH ...
... you are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to Control Panel > Display > Menu > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the screen. In Windows, go to the monitor's performance. monochrome? No sound... unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is it related to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device. (The settings may appear on the operating system (OS) you use .) Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card. 30 ENGLISH ...