Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) * Disclaimer: LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. 29UC97 29UC97C www.lg.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH 19 USER SETTINGS 19 Activating the Main Menu 19 - Main Menu Features PREPARING 20 User Settings 4 Product Composition 20 - Menu Settings 5 Product and Button Description 21 - Ratio 5 - How to Use the Joystick Button 22 - PBP 6 - Input Connector 24 - Picture Mode 7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor 25 - Picture Adjust 8 Installing the Monitor 27 - Sound 8 - Assembling the Stand 28 - General 9 - Installing on a Table 29 - Re
License 3 LICENSE The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. VESA, VESA logo, DisplayPort compliance logo and DisplayPort compliance logo for dual-mode source devices are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. MaxxAudio and additional MAXX trademarks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Waves Audio Ltd.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH Product Composition Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are any missing components, contact the retailer where you purchased the product. Note that the product and related components may look different from those shown here.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 Product and Button Description ENGLISH Joystick Button / Power LED yy On Power on yy Off Power off How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left or 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Input Connector ENGLISH 29UC97 HDMI IN 1 USB IN 1 DP-IN USB UP 5V 1.1 A H/P DC-IN (19 V ON ) DC switch HDMI IN 2 USB IN 2 5 V 1.1 A 29UC97C HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 USB IN 1 DP-IN USB UP 5V 0.9 A H/P USB IN 2 5 V 0.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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 yy Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. yy Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor 3 ENGLISH Stand Body Assembling the Stand 1 Stand Base CAUTION 4 yy To protect the screen, place the screen face down on the screen pad which is inside the box.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION Installing on a Table 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm NOTE yy You can disassemble the stand in the reverse order of the assembly. 2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Cautions When Connecting Power Cord Adjusting the Angle ENGLISH 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base 2 in an upright position. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience. 15 100-240 V ~ yy Be sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power outlet.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 11 Installing on the Wall The Kensington security system connector 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. Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING yy Wall Mount (A x B) CAUTION ENGLISH A B NOTE yy Use the screws specified by VESA standards. yy The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. yy The wall mounting bracket is optional. You can obtain optional accessories from your local dealer. yy The length of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. Be sure to use the proper length. yy For more information, please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting bracket.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Wall Mount Bracket ENGLISH Wall Mount Bracket Stand Hinge 3 NOTE yy Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount bracket as it may cause damage to the screen. yy Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
Using the Monitor USING THE MONITOR ENGLISH yy The following instructions are based on the 29UC97 model. Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to Menu → Quick Settings → Input, and then select the input option. CAUTION yy Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. yy Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a screensaver if possible.
HDMI IN 1 DP-IN Using the Monitor 15 HDMI IN 2 DisplayPort Connection 29UC97 You can connect your high-resolution display or high-performance data device to the monitor via a DP OUT Thunderbolt port. Connect your external device to the monitor using the Thunderbolt cable as illustrated below. DP-IN (sold separately) (sold separately) DP OUT NOTE yy There may be no video or audio output depending upon the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC.
Using the Monitor HDMI IN 1 Connecting AV Devices ENGLISH HDMI Connection Connecting Peripherals HDMI IN 2 USB Cable connection - PC HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration below. The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. NOTE yy Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS service pack before using the product. yy Peripheral devices are sold separately.
Using the Monitor USB IN 1 USB UP HDMI/DP (DisplayPort) connection 29UC97 USB IN 1 USB UP 5V (sold separately) 1.1 A 1.1 A Thunderbolt ( ) connection USB IN 2 5 V 1.1 A 29UC97 Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC. If you change the input on the menu while a device is in connection via the Thunderbolt port, then the device in connection via the USB port may not work properly. USB IN 1 USB IN 2 5 V USB UP 5V 1.1 A (sold separately) 1.
Using the Monitor Connecting Headphones ENGLISH Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. H/P (sold separately) NOTE yy Peripheral devices are sold separately. yy If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight earphones. Angled Straight yy Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be limited.
User Settings 19 USER SETTINGS 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. (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.
User Settings User Settings ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. 2 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings Ratio Quick Settings 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. 4 5 100 > Contrast 70 > Volume 30 > Input HDMI1 > Ratio Wide > Brightness To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
User Settings PBP ENGLISH 1 PBP Quick Settings 5 > Sound Out HDMI1 > Swap 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear 4 Off Sub To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to PBP by moving the joystick. PBP Sub Full > Ratio in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
User Settings Menu > PBP Description Adjusts the aspect ratio of the main screen or sub screen. Main Sub Wide Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen. Wide Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.
User Settings Picture Mode ENGLISH 1 Picture To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Picture > Picture Mode by moving the joystick. Quick Settings 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings Picture Adjust Picture To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Picture > Picture Adjust by moving the joystick. Quick Settings 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings Menu > Picture > Picture Adjust Description ENGLISH Gamma Custom gamma settings: When using the gamma 0, gamma 1, and gamma 2 monitor settings, higher gamma settings mean a brighter image is displayed and vice versa. Color Temp 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. Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
User Settings Sound Sound MaxxAudio Quick Settings bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Sound by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings General General Language ENGLISH 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the Quick Settings bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to General by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 4 5 the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
User Settings Reset Reset Do you want to reset your settings? To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Reset by moving the joystick. Quick Settings 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 5 the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
Troubleshooting ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord yy Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. plugged in? Is the power LED on? yy Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
Troubleshooting 31 NOTE The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored (16 colors)? Does the display color appear unstable or monochrome? Are there spots on the screen? yy Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. yy Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card.
Product Specification ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 29UC97 LCD Screen Type Color Depth Pixel Pitch Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power Sources AC/DC Adapter Stand Angle Environmental Conditions Audio Output Supported Operating System Dimensions Weight (Without Packaging) Max Resolution Recommended Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 8-bit color is supported. 0.2628 mm x 0.
Product Specification LCD Screen Type Color Depth Pixel Pitch Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power Sources AC/DC Adapter Stand Angle Environmental Conditions Audio Output Supported Operating System Dimensions Weight (Without Packaging) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 8-bit color is supported. 0.2628 mm x 0.
Product Specification Factory Support Mode ENGLISH 29UC97 29UC97C (Preset Mode, HDMI/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt PC) (Preset Mode, HDMI/DisplayPort PC) Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75 -/- 720 x 400 31.468 70.08 -/+ 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1024 x 768 60.123 75.029 +/+ 1152 x 864 67.
PROPER POSTURE 35 Proper Posture for Using the Monitor Adjust the screen so that you can comfortably look at it at a slight downward angle from your natural eye level. yy Take a break for approximately 10 minutes every hour to reduce any fatigue caused by prolonged usage. yy Adjust the stand angle from -5° to 15° to obtain the best view of the screen. You should be looking slightly down at the screen. Stand Angle -5° to 15° Adjust the position of the screen to minimize reflections.
This device meets the EMC requirements for home appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage. This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support. Model Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR® Partner LGE U. S. A., Inc.
