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All Rights Reserved. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 28MQ780 www.lg.com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc. Owner's Manual LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
All Rights Reserved. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 28MQ780 www.lg.com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc. Owner's Manual LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 USING THE MONITOR 16 USER SETTINGS 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 29 2
ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 USING THE MONITOR 16 USER SETTINGS 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 29 2
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.... The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to fall off the stand and could result in receipt of this product, please visit https://opensource.lge.com. LG Electronics will also provide open source licenses, that use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product... performance. •• The product warranty will not be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor upside down by the...
.... The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to fall off the stand and could result in receipt of this product, please visit https://opensource.lge.com. LG Electronics will also provide open source licenses, that use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product... performance. •• The product warranty will not be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor upside down by the...
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... product. •• To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or an online shopping site, or contact the retailer from the LGE website (www.lg.com). •• OnScreen Control/ Dual Controller/ LG Calibration Studio NOTE •• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the...
... product. •• To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or an online shopping site, or contact the retailer from the LGE website (www.lg.com). •• OnScreen Control/ Dual Controller/ LG Calibration Studio NOTE •• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the...
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... moving the joystick button left /right/up/ down with your finger. Basic Functions Moving and Lifting the Monitor When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its side or tilt it sideways.... (Power on): Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. (Power off): Press and hold the panel itself. •• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it from being scratched. •• When...
... moving the joystick button left /right/up/ down with your finger. Basic Functions Moving and Lifting the Monitor When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its side or tilt it sideways.... (Power on): Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. (Power off): Press and hold the panel itself. •• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it from being scratched. •• When...
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... or injury. Installing on a Table •• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• Standing the monitor panel up vertically may cause the joystick button to ensure sufficient ventilation.... Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall to malfunction. ENGLISH : 100 mm (3.9 inches...
... or injury. Installing on a Table •• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• Standing the monitor panel up vertically may cause the joystick button to ensure sufficient ventilation.... Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall to malfunction. ENGLISH : 100 mm (3.9 inches...
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... the stand may leave a mark on the table. •• Do not hang heavy items such as glass may injure persons nearby or damage the monitor. How to fix a clamp 1 After positioning the stand on the table, secure it to fix the stand firmly on the table. •• When installing... clothes on the table, make sure the stand is stable and solid. ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. A table made of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it by...
... the stand may leave a mark on the table. •• Do not hang heavy items such as glass may injure persons nearby or damage the monitor. How to fix a clamp 1 After positioning the stand on the table, secure it to fix the stand firmly on the table. •• When installing... clothes on the table, make sure the stand is stable and solid. ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. A table made of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it by...
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Tables made of fragile materials such as glass may allow the monitor to wobble or fall over. •• Make sure the table is located between 10mm(0.3 inches) to fully support installation of the table. CAUTION •...; 75 mm (2.9 inches) 10 mm (0.3 inches) 9 If the protrusion is located more than 95 mm(3.7 inches) away from the edge of the table, install the monitor only when a flat protrusion is solid and stable enough to 75mm(2.9 inches) from the edge of the...
Tables made of fragile materials such as glass may allow the monitor to wobble or fall over. •• Make sure the table is located between 10mm(0.3 inches) to fully support installation of the table. CAUTION •...; 75 mm (2.9 inches) 10 mm (0.3 inches) 9 If the protrusion is located more than 95 mm(3.7 inches) away from the edge of the table, install the monitor only when a flat protrusion is solid and stable enough to 75mm(2.9 inches) from the edge of the...
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Table Monitor's head ±335° ±335° Table WARNING •• When using the Pivot function, do not rotate the monitor too fast or with the monitor's head. 10 The table may be scratched by contact with excessive force. ENGLISH Swivel stand Your monitor mount lets you adjust the monitor viewing angle. Pivot Feature The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90 ° counter-clockwise.
Table Monitor's head ±335° ±335° Table WARNING •• When using the Pivot function, do not rotate the monitor too fast or with the monitor's head. 10 The table may be scratched by contact with excessive force. ENGLISH Swivel stand Your monitor mount lets you adjust the monitor viewing angle. Pivot Feature The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90 ° counter-clockwise.
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ENGLISH 1 Raise the monitor up to the maximum height. 3 Rotate the monitor counter-clockwise as shown in the figure. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90 ° as shown in the figure. 11
ENGLISH 1 Raise the monitor up to the maximum height. 3 Rotate the monitor counter-clockwise as shown in the figure. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90 ° as shown in the figure. 11
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ENGLISH Leveling the Screen If the screen appears crooked to hold and move the monitor with both hands. Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Make sure to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle horizontally as follows. Max. 130.0 mm (5.1 inches) WARNING •• To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand. 12
ENGLISH Leveling the Screen If the screen appears crooked to hold and move the monitor with both hands. Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Make sure to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle horizontally as follows. Max. 130.0 mm (5.1 inches) WARNING •• To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand. 12
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...;• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor's frame as illustrated below. •• Be careful not to the monitor when rotating it. -25° 25° 13 The angle of cables attached to touch or press the screen...; 25° Using the Kensington Lock For more information on installation and usage, refer to a table using the Kensington security system cable. Connect the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Adjusting the Angle Adjust the angle of the...
...;• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor's frame as illustrated below. •• Be careful not to the monitor when rotating it. -25° 25° 13 The angle of cables attached to touch or press the screen...; 25° Using the Kensington Lock For more information on installation and usage, refer to a table using the Kensington security system cable. Connect the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Adjusting the Angle Adjust the angle of the...
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...how to avoid wiring difficulties. 14 ENGLISH : 100 mm (3.9 inches) WARNING •• If you do not remove the cable when adjusting the monitor, it is important to ensure sufficient ventilation. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Install the... least 100 mm away from your local retail store. CAUTION •• Leave enough slack in cable to allow full range of the monitor to follow these instructions may cause damage. •• Before connecting cables, it may result in this manual. Failure to follow the ...
...how to avoid wiring difficulties. 14 ENGLISH : 100 mm (3.9 inches) WARNING •• If you do not remove the cable when adjusting the monitor, it is important to ensure sufficient ventilation. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Install the... least 100 mm away from your local retail store. CAUTION •• Leave enough slack in cable to allow full range of the monitor to follow these instructions may cause damage. •• Before connecting cables, it may result in this manual. Failure to follow the ...
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... in this apparatus must be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to VESA standards. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. •• To prevent injury, this way will not...
... in this apparatus must be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to VESA standards. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. •• To prevent injury, this way will not...
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...the screen for a prolonged time. CAUTION •• If you use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power outlet. •• The monitor may differ from the actual product. This may appear on the screen. Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to...Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 16 USING THE MONITOR •• Illustrations in this manual may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is low. Press the joystick button, go to the outlet, use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may ...
...the screen for a prolonged time. CAUTION •• If you use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power outlet. •• The monitor may differ from the actual product. This may appear on the screen. Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to...Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 16 USING THE MONITOR •• Illustrations in this manual may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is low. Press the joystick button, go to the outlet, use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may ...
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...you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. ENGLISH Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the feature. * : A feature that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately) 17 CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort...malfunction. •• If you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to the monitor. High Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- Otherwise, this may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of...
...you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. ENGLISH Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the feature. * : A feature that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately) 17 CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort...malfunction. •• If you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to the monitor. High Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- Otherwise, this may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of...
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... HDMI®/TM cable -- CAUTION •• Cautions when using a USB device. -- If you install all Windows Updates to keep your AV device to the monitor. CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types --
... HDMI®/TM cable -- CAUTION •• Cautions when using a USB device. -- If you install all Windows Updates to keep your AV device to the monitor. CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types --
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... a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. NOTE •• Peripheral devices are sold separately) To use USB A-B cable To use USB 2.0, connect the USB A-B cable from the monitor to your PC. Monitor Headphones Connection Connect peripherals to USB-B. Angled Straight ...(Recommend) PC 19 Therefore, it may be controlled from the monitor to your PC. PC •• If you use angled ...
... a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. NOTE •• Peripheral devices are sold separately) To use USB A-B cable To use USB 2.0, connect the USB A-B cable from the monitor to your PC. Monitor Headphones Connection Connect peripherals to USB-B. Angled Straight ...(Recommend) PC 19 Therefore, it may be controlled from the monitor to your PC. PC •• If you use angled ...
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...> [User-defined Key]) Exits the main menu. 20 Activating the Main Menu Joystick Button 1 Press the joystick button on one monitor. (Default) You can customize the down (D) of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to [Settings...] right away. ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. •• When [Beep Guide] is activated, pressing the...
...> [User-defined Key]) Exits the main menu. 20 Activating the Main Menu Joystick Button 1 Press the joystick button on one monitor. (Default) You can customize the down (D) of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to [Settings...] right away. ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. •• When [Beep Guide] is activated, pressing the...
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... tone. -- [Manual]: The user can fine-tune the color temperature. •• [PBP]: 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...the brightness automatically for surrounding illuminance. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the monitor. 21 ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the [Settings]. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set...
... tone. -- [Manual]: The user can fine-tune the color temperature. •• [PBP]: 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...the brightness automatically for surrounding illuminance. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the monitor. 21 ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the [Settings]. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set...