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. 27UL850 27BL85U www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor Product and Button Description ENGLISH 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. •• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. •• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly.
Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height •• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) ENGLISH 100 mm (3.
Pivot Feature 3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. ENGLISH Head Stand 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown below. WARNING •• To avoid scratching the stand base, make sure that when rotating the monitor using the pivot feature, the stand does not make contact with the monitor. 1 Raise the monitor to the maximum height.
Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the back of the monitor. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’s manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices.
To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor. Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. ENGLISH Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 RW120 CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock.
USING THE MONITOR CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power outlet. •• The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is low. This is normal.
Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection ENGLISH HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. NOTE •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.
USER SETTINGS NOTE ENGLISH •• Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. 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 exit the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu.
Main Menu Features Main Menu ENGLISH Power Off Input Exit Settings Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Picture Mode Sets the picture mode. Exit Exits the main menu. Picture Mode Menu Settings 1 2 3 4 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options.
Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Adjusts the volume. Volume ENGLISH Contrast Description NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu. Color Temp MaxxAudio Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization. Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Medium Sets the screen color between a red and blue tone. Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
Input Settings > Input Input List Description Selects the input mode. ENGLISH Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Aspect Ratio Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. Just Scan The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. NOTE •• The display may look the same for Full Wide , Original, and Just Scan options at the recommended resolution (3840 x 2160).
Picture NOTE •• The Picture Mode that can be set depends on the Input signal. Settings > Picture Picture Mode Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. Vivid Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. HDR Effect Reader Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range. Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Cinema FPS Optimizes the screen for video. This mode is optimized for FPS games.
[Picture Mode on HDR signal] Settings > Picture ENGLISH Picture Mode Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. Vivid Optimized the screen for HDR vivid colors. Standard Optimized the screen for HDR standard. Cinema Optimized the screen for HDR video. FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is suitable for very dark FPS games. RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
Settings > Picture Description Brightness Contrast SUPER RESOLUTION+ Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. High Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high-definition video or games. Middle Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the middle level between the low and high modes. Best for UCC or SD videos. Low Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images. Best for still images or images with less movement. Off Displays in the most common setting.
Settings > Picture Description ENGLISH Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the movement of the picture on the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. When there is a lot of motion, it is recommended that you use Faster. Setting to Faster may cause image sticking. Faster Fast Normal Off Sets the response time to faster. Sets the response time to fast. Sets the response time to normal. Does not use the response time improvement feature.
Settings > Picture Description Gamma The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Set your own color temperature. Color Temp Color Adjust Red/Green/Blue Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization. Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Medium Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone.
Sound Settings > Sound Description Adjusts the volume level. ENGLISH Volume MaxxAudio 20 NOTE •• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to▼in the Volume menu. On MaxxAudio® by waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award® is a suite of studio-quality sound tools for a superior listening experience. Off Disables the MaxxAudio function.
General Settings > General Language Description Sets the menu screen to the desired language. 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 feature. ENGLISH Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm. NOTE •• The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.
Settings > General Description Provides sharper images when connected to a device supporting ULTRA HD Deep Color. 4K@ 60 Hz Support Format ENGLISH Resolution Frame rate(Hz) Color Depth / Chroma Sampling 8 bit 10 bit YCbCr 4:2:0 HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color 3840 x 2160 59.94 60.00 YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:4:4 - RGB 4:4:4 - NOTE •• To use HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color, turn this function "On". •• If the connected device does not support Deep Color, the screen or sound may not work properly.
Settings > General Description When Deep sleep mode is enabled, power consumption is minimized while the monitor is in standby mode. Enables Deep sleep Mode. Off Disables Deep sleep Mode. NOTE •• USB HUB functions will not work in standby mode while Deep sleep Mode is enabled in standby mode. Information ENGLISH Deep Sleep Mode On The following display information will be shown; Serial Number, Total Power On Time, Resolution.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the power LED on? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Settings > Input).
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? No sound from the headphone port. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ENGLISH Color Depth Resolution Power Sources AC/DC adaptor 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Power Rating 19 V Power Consumption On mode: 25.2 W Typ. (ENERGY STAR® standard)* 40 W Typ. (Outgoing condition)** Sleep Mode ≤ 0.5 W (HDMI / DP input Condition)*** Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W A16-140P1A type, CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY(SUZHOU)CO.,LTD. Output: 19 V 7.
Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) DisplayPort/ USB-C Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+ 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 -/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 +/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- 3840 x 2160 66.66 30 +/- 3840 x 2160 133.
HDMI ENGLISH 28 Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+ Remarks 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 -/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 +/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- 3840 x 2160 67.5 30 +/- HDMI1.
HDMI Timing (Video) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) 480p 31.5 60 720p 45.0 60 1080p 67.
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