Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) * LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. 29UC97 29UC97C www.lg.
Table of Contents ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 17 USER SETTINGS 17 Activating the Main Menu 17 - Main Menu Features PREPARING 18 User Settings 4 Product Composition 18 - Menu Settings 5 Product and Button Description 19 - Ratio 5 - How to Use the Joystick Button 20 - PBP 6 - Input Connector 22 - Picture Mode 7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor 23 - Picture Adjust 8 Installing the Monitor 25 - Sound 8 - Assembling the Stand 26 - General 9 - Installing on a Table 27 - 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 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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 ENGLISH Input Connector 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 ENGLISH Installing the Monitor 3 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 (4 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 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.
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 Using the Kensington Lock Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. NOTE yy The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain optional accessories from most electronics stores. ENGLISH 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.
Using the Monitor ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR 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 13 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 ENGLISH Connecting AV Devices 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 ENGLISH Connecting Headphones 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 17 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 ENGLISH User Settings 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 ENGLISH PBP 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 ENGLISH Picture Mode 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 ENGLISH Menu > Picture > Picture Adjust Description 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 ENGLISH General General Language 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.
ENGLISH 28 Troubleshooting 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 29 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.
ENGLISH 30 Product Specification PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 29UC97 LCD Screen Type Color Depth Pixel Pitch Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power Sources AC/DC Adapter Stand Angle Environmental Conditions 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 0.2628 mm 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 30 kHz to 90 kHz 56 Hz to 75 Hz Separate Sync.
Product Specification LCD Screen Type Color Depth Pixel Pitch Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power Sources AC/DC Adapter Stand Angle Environmental Conditions TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 8-bit color is supported. 0.2628 mm x 0.2628 mm Max Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Reso- 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz lution Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz 56 Hz to 75 Hz Vertical Frequency Synchronization Separate Sync.
Product Specification ENGLISH Factory Support Mode 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 33 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.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model: 29UC97, 29UC97C Responsible Party: LG Electronics Inc. Address: 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534 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.
