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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. 27GN880 (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. 27GN880 (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc.
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... CONTENTS 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 How to fix a clamp Swivel stand Pivot Feature Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Using the Kensington Lock Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 16 --Connecting to a PC 17 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 18 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 18 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS...
... CONTENTS 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 How to fix a clamp Swivel stand Pivot Feature Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Using the Kensington Lock Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 16 --Connecting to a PC 17 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 18 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 18 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS...
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... provide open source licenses, that use it has good durability. Please use the supplied components. •• If you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may cause the monitor to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not be image noises. •• Illustrations in this product. This offer is valid for download. ASSEMBLING...
... provide open source licenses, that use it has good durability. Please use the supplied components. •• If you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may cause the monitor to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not be image noises. •• Illustrations in this product. This offer is valid for download. ASSEMBLING...
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Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Product and Button Description 5 ENGLISH 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 5 ENGLISH Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
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... the monitor, do not expose the monitor to turn off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the volume by moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor. Do not hold the joystick button Power off once with your finger to turn on its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in...
... the monitor, do not expose the monitor to turn off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the volume by moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor. Do not hold the joystick button Power off once with your finger to turn on its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in...
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... the table. •• When installing the stand on the table, make sure the stand is stable and solid. Table ≤ 90 mm (3.5 inches) How to fix a clamp 1 After positioning the stand on which the product is installed is fully engaged to contact a wall may be less than 90 mm (3.5 inches) thick. 8 ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor.
... the table. •• When installing the stand on the table, make sure the stand is stable and solid. Table ≤ 90 mm (3.5 inches) How to fix a clamp 1 After positioning the stand on which the product is installed is fully engaged to contact a wall may be less than 90 mm (3.5 inches) thick. 8 ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor.
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... mm (3.9 inches) of the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. ENGLISH 14 Using the Kensington Lock For more information on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for how to a table using the Kensington security system cable. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices.
... mm (3.9 inches) of the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. ENGLISH 14 Using the Kensington Lock For more information on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for how to a table using the Kensington security system cable. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices.
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... the monitor. Make sure that conform to fall. Wall Mount: 100 mm x 100 mm (3.9 inches x 3.9 inches) -- CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before installing the monitor on a slanted wall may cause damage to the monitor. 15 ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the use of nonstandard screws. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting...
... the monitor. Make sure that conform to fall. Wall Mount: 100 mm x 100 mm (3.9 inches x 3.9 inches) -- CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before installing the monitor on a slanted wall may cause damage to the monitor. 15 ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the use of nonstandard screws. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting...
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...; Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may appear on in an area where the temperature is low. This is normal. ENGLISH 16 : Wall Mount Plate : Back of the Monitor : Standard screw : Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) USING THE MONITOR Press the joystick button, go to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power strip...
...; Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may appear on in an area where the temperature is low. This is normal. ENGLISH 16 : Wall Mount Plate : Back of the Monitor : Standard screw : Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) USING THE MONITOR Press the joystick button, go to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power strip...
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... monitor. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you do not use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (sold separately) ENGLISH HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. CAUTION •• Using a DVI...
... monitor. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you do not use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (sold separately) ENGLISH HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. CAUTION •• Using a DVI...
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Configures the screen settings. Exits the main menu. Description ENGLISH 20 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Menu Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Menu Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Sets the game mode for gaming. Turns off the monitor.
Configures the screen settings. Exits the main menu. Description ENGLISH 20 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Menu Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Menu Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Sets the game mode for gaming. Turns off the monitor.
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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 21 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 21 General ENGLISH
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... is turned on, the characters or picture quality may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is on, screen flickering or cracking may be operated properly depending on HDR signal. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. Optimized the screen for RTS Game. Menu > Game Mode...
... is turned on, the characters or picture quality may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is on, screen flickering or cracking may be operated properly depending on HDR signal. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. Optimized the screen for RTS Game. Menu > Game Mode...
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... black contrast to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com). 24 ENGLISH Menu > Game Adjust Description Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC or AMD's FreeSync is displayed as certified AMD FreeSync Tier name instead of Adaptive-Sync. (FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro) •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort (G-SYNC, FreeSync), HDMI...
... black contrast to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com). 24 ENGLISH Menu > Game Adjust Description Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC or AMD's FreeSync is displayed as certified AMD FreeSync Tier name instead of Adaptive-Sync. (FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro) •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort (G-SYNC, FreeSync), HDMI...
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...a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. yy Offset: as a reference for HDMI only). Off Disables the DFC feature. Cool Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. You can display. On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. ENGLISH 26 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. Adjusts the contrast...
...a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. yy Offset: as a reference for HDMI only). Off Disables the DFC feature. Cool Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. You can display. On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. ENGLISH 26 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. Adjusts the contrast...
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... ENERGY SAVING feature. HDMI Compatibility Mode Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode. You can set the DisplayPort version to appear abnormally. General Automatic Standby Feature that does not support HDMI 2.0. 28 ENGLISH Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to 1.4 . Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. 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...
... ENERGY SAVING feature. HDMI Compatibility Mode Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode. You can set the DisplayPort version to appear abnormally. General Automatic Standby Feature that does not support HDMI 2.0. 28 ENGLISH Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to 1.4 . Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. 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...
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... not currently set to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Some features are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to set OSD Lock to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are disabled. If you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to Off. Is the power LED on the screen. ENGLISH 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
... not currently set to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Some features are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to set OSD Lock to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are disabled. If you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to Off. Is the power LED on the screen. ENGLISH 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
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... vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is called horizontal frequency and is represented by Hz. •• Horizontal Frequency: The time it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control 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 monitor leave shadow trails. monitor is the case, contact the manufacturer of times per second. Change...
... vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is called horizontal frequency and is represented by Hz. •• Horizontal Frequency: The time it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control 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 monitor leave shadow trails. monitor is the case, contact the manufacturer of times per second. Change...
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... (red, green, blue, white, or black) may appear on the operating system (OS) you use .) Does the display color appear unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is abnormal. No sound from the headphone port. This is it related to the monitor's performance. monochrome? It is not an error, nor is normal for an LCD screen. On Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device...
... (red, green, blue, white, or black) may appear on the operating system (OS) you use .) Does the display color appear unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is abnormal. No sound from the headphone port. This is it related to the monitor's performance. monochrome? It is not an error, nor is normal for an LCD screen. On Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device...
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....1 x 24.3 x 16.2 (inches) 614.2 x 364.8 x 56.3 (mm) 24.1 x 14.3 x 2.2 (inches) 8.1 kg (17.8 lbs) 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). ** The monitor goes to change without notice.
....1 x 24.3 x 16.2 (inches) 614.2 x 364.8 x 56.3 (mm) 24.1 x 14.3 x 2.2 (inches) 8.1 kg (17.8 lbs) 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). ** The monitor goes to change without notice.
