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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. 28MQ780 www.lg.com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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. 28MQ780 www.lg.com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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ENGLISH NOTE •• The components may differ depending upon the region. Product and Button Description Supported Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). •• OnScreen Control/ Dual Controller/ LG Calibration Studio NOTE •• The joystick button.... •• The power cord provided may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change to improve the performance of the monitor. 5
ENGLISH NOTE •• The components may differ depending upon the region. Product and Button Description Supported Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). •• OnScreen Control/ Dual Controller/ LG Calibration Studio NOTE •• The joystick button.... •• The power cord provided may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change to improve the performance of the monitor. 5
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ENGLISH How to Use the Joystick Button You can control the volume by pressing the joystick button or moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it left /right. : Enter the [Accessibility] menu. 6 Basic Functions Moving and Lifting the Monitor When...
ENGLISH How to Use the Joystick Button You can control the volume by pressing the joystick button or moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it left /right. : Enter the [Accessibility] menu. 6 Basic Functions Moving and Lifting the Monitor When...
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... damage the monitor. ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. How to fix a clamp 1 After positioning the stand on the table, secure it by verifying that the table is large enough to support the monitor. •• Make sure to fix the stand firmly on the table. •• When installing the stand on the table, make sure the stand is...
... damage the monitor. ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. How to fix a clamp 1 After positioning the stand on the table, secure it by verifying that the table is large enough to support the monitor. •• Make sure to fix the stand firmly on the table. •• When installing the stand on the table, make sure the stand is...
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Max. 130.0 mm (5.1 inches) WARNING •• To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand. 12 Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Make sure to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle horizontally as follows. ENGLISH Leveling the Screen If the screen appears crooked to hold and move the monitor with both hands.
Max. 130.0 mm (5.1 inches) WARNING •• To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand. 12 Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Make sure to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle horizontally as follows. ENGLISH Leveling the Screen If the screen appears crooked to hold and move the monitor with both hands.
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... range of the monitor to follow the routing instructions in equipment damage or personal injury. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Failure to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Installing on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for how to follow these instructions may cause damage. •• Before connecting cables, it may result in this manual. Install the monitor...
... range of the monitor to follow the routing instructions in equipment damage or personal injury. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Failure to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Installing on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for how to follow these instructions may cause damage. •• Before connecting cables, it may result in this manual. Install the monitor...
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... prevent injury, this way will not be securely attached to the back of the product. •• For more information, please refer to the user manual for each installed screw must be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to VESA standards.
... prevent injury, this way will not be securely attached to the back of the product. •• For more information, please refer to the user manual for each installed screw must be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to VESA standards.
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...; Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may flicker when turned on in this manual may cause image retention. ENGLISH : Wall Mount Plate : Back of the Monitor : Standard screw : Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 16 USING THE MONITOR •• Illustrations in an area where the temperature is low. CAUTION •• If you use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power outlet. •• The monitor may appear on the screen for...
...; Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may flicker when turned on in this manual may cause image retention. ENGLISH : Wall Mount Plate : Back of the Monitor : Standard screw : Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 16 USING THE MONITOR •• Illustrations in an area where the temperature is low. CAUTION •• If you use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power outlet. •• The monitor may appear on the screen for...
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...;• Recommended HDMI cable types -- HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. ENGLISH Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the feature. * : A feature that allows you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately) 17 If you do not use the supplied DisplayPort cable of the product...
...;• Recommended HDMI cable types -- HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. ENGLISH Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the feature. * : A feature that allows you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately) 17 If you do not use the supplied DisplayPort cable of the product...
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ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your Windows up-to-date before connecting to the product for use. •• Peripheral devices are sold separately. •• A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be supported or may not work properly. -- Some USB devices may not be connected to use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may not be recognized. -- High Speed HDMI®...
ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your Windows up-to-date before connecting to the product for use. •• Peripheral devices are sold separately. •• A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be supported or may not work properly. -- Some USB devices may not be connected to use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may not be recognized. -- High Speed HDMI®...
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...]: Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor. •• [USB Selection]:Select the USB upstream cable connection port to until you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you exit. [Quick Settings] NOTE •• : On •• : Off [Input] [Picture] [Sound] [General] [Quick Settings] [Settings] > [Quick Settings] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Auto Brightness]: Optimizes the brightness automatically for surrounding illuminance. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts...
...]: Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor. •• [USB Selection]:Select the USB upstream cable connection port to until you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you exit. [Quick Settings] NOTE •• : On •• : Off [Input] [Picture] [Sound] [General] [Quick Settings] [Settings] > [Quick Settings] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Auto Brightness]: Optimizes the brightness automatically for surrounding illuminance. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts...
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... USB-C Main Screen (Left) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP USB-C -- [Aspect Ratio]: Adjusts the aspect ratio of the main/sub screen. : Displays 1 input only. : Displays main screen and sub screen half and half. •• [Main/Sub Screen Change]: Toggles between the main screen and sub screen in PBP mode. •• [Main/Sub Sound Change]: Toggles between the audio of the screen. NOTE •• Some features and HDR functions are not supported...
... USB-C Main Screen (Left) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP USB-C -- [Aspect Ratio]: Adjusts the aspect ratio of the main/sub screen. : Displays 1 input only. : Displays main screen and sub screen half and half. •• [Main/Sub Screen Change]: Toggles between the main screen and sub screen in PBP mode. •• [Main/Sub Sound Change]: Toggles between the audio of the screen. NOTE •• Some features and HDR functions are not supported...
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... the user to adjust each element. •• [Vivid]: Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. •• [HDR Effect]: Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range. •• [Reader]: Optimizes the screen for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. You can be set depends on the Input signal. •• If the [Picture Mode] is changed in the DP (DisplayPort) input, the screen may flicker or the resolution...
... the user to adjust each element. •• [Vivid]: Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. •• [HDR Effect]: Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range. •• [Reader]: Optimizes the screen for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. You can be set depends on the Input signal. •• If the [Picture Mode] is changed in the DP (DisplayPort) input, the screen may flicker or the resolution...
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.... Best for high-definition video or games. -- [Middle]: Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with less movement. -- [Off]: Displays in unnecessarily high sharpness. -- [High]: Optimizes the screen for a video signal, this is not recommended to the screen. -- [Off]: Disables the [DFC] feature. 24 Disables [SUPER RESOLUTION+]. •• [Black Level]: Sets the offset level (for smooth and natural images. ENGLISH [Settings] > [Picture] > [Picture Adjust] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Auto Brightness]: Optimizes the...
.... Best for high-definition video or games. -- [Middle]: Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with less movement. -- [Off]: Displays in unnecessarily high sharpness. -- [High]: Optimizes the screen for a video signal, this is not recommended to the screen. -- [Off]: Disables the [DFC] feature. 24 Disables [SUPER RESOLUTION+]. •• [Black Level]: Sets the offset level (for smooth and natural images. ENGLISH [Settings] > [Picture] > [Picture Adjust] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Auto Brightness]: Optimizes the...
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ENGLISH [Settings] > [Picture] > [Game Adjust] •• [Response Time]: Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the movement of studio-quality sound tools for colors by waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award® is recommended that you use [Fast]. Increasing the [Black Stabilizer] value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can customize the picture color using [Red], [Green], and [Blue] colors. •• [Six Color]: Meets the...
ENGLISH [Settings] > [Picture] > [Game Adjust] •• [Response Time]: Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the movement of studio-quality sound tools for colors by waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award® is recommended that you use [Fast]. Increasing the [Black Stabilizer] value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can customize the picture color using [Red], [Green], and [Blue] colors. •• [Six Color]: Meets the...
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.... ENGLISH [General] [Settings] > [General] •• [Language]: Sets the menu screen to the desired language. •• [USB Selection]:Select the USB upstream cable connection port to use USB hub of HDMI input, set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on. •• [User-defined Key]: You can customise the main menu to access your preferred menu easily. -- [PBP]: Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor. -- [Picture Mode]: Sets the picture mode. -- [KVM Switch]: Select the USB upstream cable connection port to use...
.... ENGLISH [General] [Settings] > [General] •• [Language]: Sets the menu screen to the desired language. •• [USB Selection]:Select the USB upstream cable connection port to use USB hub of HDMI input, set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on. •• [User-defined Key]: You can customise the main menu to access your preferred menu easily. -- [PBP]: Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor. -- [Picture Mode]: Sets the picture mode. -- [KVM Switch]: Select the USB upstream cable connection port to use...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. •• Is the monitor's power cord plugged in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to set the appropriate frequency. 27 If the monitor is enabled ([Settings] > [Input]). •• Is the [No Signal] message being displayed? -- ENGLISH NOTE •• [SMART ENERGY SAVING] -- Check the power cable connection and press the power button. •• Is the power on . •• Is...
TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. •• Is the monitor's power cord plugged in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to set the appropriate frequency. 27 If the monitor is enabled ([Settings] > [Input]). •• Is the [No Signal] message being displayed? -- ENGLISH NOTE •• [SMART ENERGY SAVING] -- Check the power cable connection and press the power button. •• Is the power on . •• Is...
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... appropriate resolution? -- ENGLISH Screen display is locked. Change the resolution to the monitor's performance. To extend the lifetime of the display. -- Not setting the graphics card to check if the graphics card supports function. 28 Some features are made properly. -- Make sure to the recommended (optimal) resolution may be available depending on the screen. Be sure to install the display driver from the headphone port. •• Are images displayed without sound? -- The screen retains an image...
... appropriate resolution? -- ENGLISH Screen display is locked. Change the resolution to the monitor's performance. To extend the lifetime of the display. -- Not setting the graphics card to check if the graphics card supports function. 28 Some features are made properly. -- Make sure to the recommended (optimal) resolution may be available depending on the screen. Be sure to install the display driver from the headphone port. •• Are images displayed without sound? -- The screen retains an image...
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... 85 % Dimensions: Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) •• With Stand -- 481.5 x 843.2 x 461.3 (mm) -- 18.9 x 33.1 x 18.1 (inches) •• Without Stand -- 481.5 x 549.5 x 44.9 (mm) -- 18.9 x 21.6 x 1.7 (inches) Weight (Without Packaging) •• With Stand: 9 kg (19.8 lbs) •• Without Stand: 4.3 kg (9.4 lbs) Power Sources •• Power Rating: 19.5 V 10.0 A •• Power Consumption -- Sleep Mode(Standby Mode): ≤ 0.5 W -- ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Specifications are subject to...
... 85 % Dimensions: Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) •• With Stand -- 481.5 x 843.2 x 461.3 (mm) -- 18.9 x 33.1 x 18.1 (inches) •• Without Stand -- 481.5 x 549.5 x 44.9 (mm) -- 18.9 x 21.6 x 1.7 (inches) Weight (Without Packaging) •• With Stand: 9 kg (19.8 lbs) •• Without Stand: 4.3 kg (9.4 lbs) Power Sources •• Power Rating: 19.5 V 10.0 A •• Power Consumption -- Sleep Mode(Standby Mode): ≤ 0.5 W -- ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Specifications are subject to...
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... List - Main Input List - Main Input List - Input List - HDMI 1 2 1 2 1 Input (PBP On) - Input List - Aspect Ratio - Full Wide 2 3 1 1 Input (PBP On) - Aspect Ratio - Aspect Ratio - HDMI 1 2 4 1 1 Menu Input (PBP On) - PBP - PBP - Main/Sub Sound Change - On Picture Picture - Custom Picture - Vivid Picture - Picture Mode - Picture Mode - DCI-P3 Picture - Picture Adjust - Brightness Picture - Picture Adjust - SUPER RESOLUTION+ Picture - Brightness Quick Settings - Auto Brightness Quick Settings - Color Temp - Color Temp - Manual Input (PBP Off...
... List - Main Input List - Main Input List - Input List - HDMI 1 2 1 2 1 Input (PBP On) - Input List - Aspect Ratio - Full Wide 2 3 1 1 Input (PBP On) - Aspect Ratio - Aspect Ratio - HDMI 1 2 4 1 1 Menu Input (PBP On) - PBP - PBP - Main/Sub Sound Change - On Picture Picture - Custom Picture - Vivid Picture - Picture Mode - Picture Mode - DCI-P3 Picture - Picture Adjust - Brightness Picture - Picture Adjust - SUPER RESOLUTION+ Picture - Brightness Quick Settings - Auto Brightness Quick Settings - Color Temp - Color Temp - Manual Input (PBP Off...
