OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD Monitor (LED Monitor*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LED LCD MONITOR MODEL 20MK4 series (20MK400H,20MK410H,20MK420H,20MK430H) 22MK4 series (22MK400H,22MK420H,22MK430H) 24MK4 series (24MK400H,24MK430H) 27MK4 series (27MK400H,27MK430H) www.lg.
CONTENTS ENGLISH LICENSE----------------------------- 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING-- 4 --Product Components----------------------------Supported Drivers and Software----------------Component and Button Description----------How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector --Moving and Lifting the Monitor-----------------Setting up the Monitor set -------------------Attaching the Stand Base Mounting on a table Mounting on a wall USING THE MONITOR SET------- 4 5 6 8 9 14 --Connecting to a PC----------
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ENG Product Components Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and components may look different from those shown here.
CAUTION NOTE Note that the components may look different from those shown here. yy Without prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to improve the yy performance of the product. To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store yy where you purchased the product.
Component and Button Description ENGLISH ENG Joystick Button How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your finger. Basic Functions ◄/► Power on Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. Power off Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the monitor. Volume Control You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right.
Input Connector ENG ENGLISH Connection panel (See p.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor ENGLISH ENG 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 shape or size. CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor yy screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. It is advisable to place the monitor in the original yy box or packing material before attempting to move it.
Setting up the Monitor set ENG ENGLISH Attaching the Stand Base 4 20MK4 series 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 1 CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the yy surface with a soft cloth. 27MK4 series 1 2 CAUTION 3 To protect the screen from scratches, cover the yy surface with a soft cloth.
3 WARNING ENGLISH ENG To avoid injury to the fingers and foot when yy Assembly Stand Body and Base, should hold Base when assembly stand body and base. CAUTION screw torque :10~12kgf 4 Illustrations in this document represent typical yy procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. Do not carry the monitor upside down by just yy holding the stand base. This may cause the monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury.
Mounting on a table on a table. Leave a 100 mm (3.94 inches) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) or monitor to turn on the monitor. CAUTION Unplug the power cord prior to moving or installing the yy monitor. There is risk of electric shock. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.
WARNING ENGLISH ENG When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. NOTE The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 20° for a comfortable viewing experience. 20 Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor. Front Rear Using the Kensington security system Do not hold this set like below picture.
Wall Mount (A x B) yy Mounting on a wall 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set. When you install the Monitor set using a wall mounting interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop. 1 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might be damaged internally.
USING THE MONITOR SET ENGLISH Connecting to a PC Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. yy *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations. D-SUB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set.
Connecting Peripherals HDMI connection Connecting Headphones Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below. Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. H/P (sold separately) NOTE Peripheral devices are sold separately. yy If you use angled headphones, it may cause a yy problem with connecting another external device to the monitor.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ENGLISH ENG Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to close the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Close the main menu. (Long press the button to turn off the monitor) ◄ ► ▲ ▼ Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
Customizing settings Brightness Contrast Volume Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) NOTE yy You can adjust Mute/ Unmute by moving the joystick button to ▼ in the Volume menu. Settings > Input Description Input List Selects the input mode. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Full Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Customizing settings ENGLISH ENG Settings > Picture Picture Mode Picture Adjust Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos. Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video. Color Weakness This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green.
Game Adjust FreeSync 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series Faster Sets the response time to faster. Fast Sets the response time to fast. Normal Sets the response time to normal. Off Does not use the response time improvement feature. Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal. CAUTION yySupported Interface: HDMI. yySupported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD’s FreeSync is necessary.
Customizing settings ENGLISH ENG Settings > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. SMART ENERGY SAVING High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Automatic Standby The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period. OSD Lock Prevents incorrect key input.
TROUBLESHOOTING No image appears Is the power cord of the display connected? yy Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet. Do you see an "Out of Range" message on the screen? yy This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display again.
SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH ENG 20MK4 series LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz (HDMI) 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz (D-sub) Video Signal Recommended Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz Vertical Frequency HDMI -PC: 56 Hz to 75 Hz -AV: 50 Hz to 61 Hz D-SUB: 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync, Digital.
22MK4 series LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-sub) Video Signal Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency HDMI : 30 kHz to 85 kHz D-SUB: 30 kHz to 83 kHz Vertical Frequency HDMI -PC: 56 Hz to 75 Hz -AV: 50 Hz to 61 Hz D-SUB: 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync, Digital.
Environmental conditions ENGLISH ENG Dimension Weight (Without Packaging) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 0 °C to 40 °C Less than 80% Storage Temperature Storage Humidity -20 °C to 60 °C Less than 85 % Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 509.6 mm x 395.8 mm x 181.9 mm Without Stand 509.6 mm x 305.7 mm x 38.5 mm With Stand 22MK430H: 2.8 kg 22MK400H: 2.4 kg Without Stand 22MK430H: 2.5 kg 22MK400H: 2.
SPECIFICATIONS LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-sub) Video Signal Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency HDMI : 30 kHz to 85 kHz D-SUB: 30 kHz to 83 kHz Vertical Frequency HDMI -PC: 56 Hz to 75 Hz -AV: 50 Hz to 61 Hz D-SUB: 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync, Digital.
SPECIFICATIONS 27MK4 series ENGLISH ENG LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-sub) Video Signal Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency HDMI : 30 kHz to 85 kHz D-SUB: 30 kHz to 83 kHz Vertical Frequency HDMI -PC: 56 Hz to 75 Hz -AV: 50 Hz to 61 Hz D-SUB: 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync, Digital.
Preset Modes (Resolution) ENG ENGLISH D-SUB / HDMI PC Timing 20MK4 series Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Polarity(H/V) 720 x 400 31.468 70.08 -/+ 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1366 x 768 47.712 59.
ENGLISH ENG 1152 x 864 67.500 75 +/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.023 +/+ 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.035 +/+ 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 -/+ 1920 x 1080 67.500 60 +/+ 1920 x 1080 83.89 74.97 +/+ Recommend Mode HDMI AV Timing 20MK4 series Factory support mode (Preset Mode) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) 480P 31.50 60 O 576P 31.25 50 O 720P 37.50 50 O 720P 45.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model : 20MK4 series,22MK4 series,24MK4 series,27MK4 series Responsible Party: LG Electronics Inc. Address : 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534 *above information is only for USA FCC Regulatory Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET.
