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. IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 25UM56 34UM56 www.lg.
Contents ENGLISH ENG CONTENTS 3 4 LICENSE ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 22 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 22 Activating the Main Menu 23 Customizing settings 23 - Menu Settings 23 - -Quick Settings 24 - -Picture 26 - -General 27 - -Reset 28 - -Game mode 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 32 SPECIFICATIONS 32 25UM56 33 34UM56 Factory support mode 4 Product Components 5 Component and Button Description 6 Component and Button Description 7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor 8 Installing the Monitor 8
LICENSE 3 Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES User Manual/Card DVI-D Dual Cable HDMI Cable ( This cable is not included in all countries.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 Component and Button Description ENG ENGLISH Power Indicator yyOn: power is on yyOff: power is off (Power Button) Ports
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Component and Button Description ENGLISH ENG Power Indicator yyOn: power is on yyOff: power is off (Power Button) Ports
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the moniyy tor 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 yy original box or packing material before attempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconyy nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame yy firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor 4 Attach the screw cover. ENGLISH ENG Assembling the stand base 25UM56 1 Place the screen face down. CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover yy the surface with a soft cloth. 2 Check the direction of the stand body (front, back) and then mount the stand body onto the stand hinge. Tighten two screws into the back of the stand body . Screws Stand Body 3 Stand Hinge 1 Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 34UM56 4 Attach the screw cover. To protect the screen from scratches, cover yy the surface with a soft cloth. Screw Cover 2 Check the direction of the stand body (front, back) and then mount the stand body onto the stand hinge. Tighten two screws into the back of the stand body . Screws Stand Body Stand Hinge CAUTION Applying excessive force when tightening the screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the stand base 3 Remove the two screws on the back of stand ENGLISH ENG body. 25UM56 As shown in the illustration, disconnect the stand body from the stand hinge. 1 Place the screen face down. Screws CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover yy the surface with a soft cloth. 2 Remove the screw cover. Stand Body 4 1 Turn the screw to the left. 2 Pull out the Stand Base.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 34UM56 1 Turn the screw to the left. 2 Pull out the Stand Base. Stand Body CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover yy the surface with a soft cloth. 2 Remove the screw cover. Screw cover Stand Base CAUTION 3 Remove the two screws on the back of stand body. As shown in the illustration, disconnect the stand body from the stand hinge.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing onto a table 2 Connect the adapter to the monitor, then plug ENGLISH ENG the power cord into the power outlet. 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm or 10 cm the 3 Press 29UM55 (Power) button on the bottom of the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION Unplug the power cord prior to moving or yy installing the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Adjusting the angle 13 WARNING ed on the stand base. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting yy the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor's frame as illustrated below. screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards for a comfortable viewing experience. - Rear Side Front Side Be careful not to touch or press the screen yy area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ENG Using the Kensington lock Installing the wall mount plate The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. This monitor supports the specification of the standard wall mount plate or compatible device. Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing to a wall CAUTION 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 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. 1 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might be damaged internally. 2 If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.
USING THE MONITOR ENGLISH ENG USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC This monitor supports the *Plug and Play yy feature. *Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below.
USING THE MONITOR 17 Connecting to External Devices HDMI connection Headphone port connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below. Press the menu button and then select the input option from the input menu. Use the headphone port to connect a peripheral device to the monitor. Connect as illustrated.
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software ENGLISH ENG INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Installing The Screen Split Insert the owner's manual CD included in the product package into your PC's CD driver and install the Screen Split. The installation screen images are for reference only. The actual installation screen images may vary depending on the model. 1 Set the default Web browser to Internet Explorer. 2 Click the "Screen Split" on the CD's main screen.
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software 5 The Screen Split installation starts as shown NOTE Screen Split: This program automatically yy splits the program window as desired. Monitor Selection only supported in extend display. This program supported Windows 7 & Windows 8. 6 When the installation is complete, restart your system. NOTE If you run Screen Split, the Screen Split icon [ ] appears in the system tray at the right bottom of the PC screen. Right-click the Screen Split icon and select a layout you want.
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software Installing The Dual Controller ENGLISH ENG Insert the owner's manual CD included in the product package into your PC's CD driver and install the Dual Controller. The installation screen images are for reference only. The actual installation screen images may vary depending on the model. 1 Set the default Web browser to Internet Explorer. 2 Click the "Dual Controller" on the CD's main screen. When the file download window appears, click the Run button.
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software 6 The Dual Controller installation starts as shown 7 When the installation is complete, restart your system. NOTE If you run Dual Controller, the Dual Controller icon [ ] appears in the system tray. Click the Dual Controller icon and select a layout you want. ENG ENGLISH below.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 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 exit the main menu. Power Indicator Joystick Button Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 23 Customizing settings ENG ENGLISH Menu Settings -Quick Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Quick Settings > Brightness by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the 4 5 bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Picture ENGLISH ENG 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Picture 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, 5 move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Black Stabilizer Black Stabilizer : You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.) Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only).
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -General 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick butENGLISH ENG ton at the 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 the bottom right corner. 4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, 5 move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Reset Game ENG ENGLISH 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Reset by moving the joystick. Gam FPS 1 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that 4 5 27 FPS 2 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Game mode ENGLISH ENG 1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Go to Game mode by moving the joystick button to ▲. 3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 29 Each option is described below. Description Game Mode Gamer Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Gamma "Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2 on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images. If user don't want adjusted gamma, user can select Gamma off.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH ENG TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged yyCheck if the power cord is correctly plugged in to the power outlet. in? Is the power indicator on? yyCheck the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power indicator displaying ? yyCheck that the connected input is enabled (Menu - Input).
TROUBLESHOOTING 31 NOTE The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored (16 color)? Does the display color appear unstable or in monochrome? Are there spots on the screen? yySet the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. yyCheck if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's video card.
SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH ENG SPECIFICATIONS 25UM56 LCD Screen Type Resolution Pixel Pitch Maximum Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power AC/DC adaptor Environmental Conditions Stand Angle Adjustment Dimension Weight (Without Packaging) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 0.2286 mm x 0.
SPECIFICATIONS 34UM56 LCD Screen Type Resolution Pixel Pitch Maximum Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power AC/DC adaptor Environmental Conditions Stand Angle Adjustment Dimension Weight (Without Packaging) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 0.312 mm x 0.312 mm 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency DVI:56~75 Hz HDMI:56~75 Hz(PC) 56~61 Hz(AV) Synchronization Separate Sync.
SPECIFICATIONS Factory support mode ENGLISH ENG Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Polarity (H/V) (kHz) (Hz) 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 -/- 1024 x 768 60.123 75.029 +/+ 1152 x 864 67.5 75 +/+ 1280 x 720 45 60 +/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 +/+ 1600 x 900 60 60 +/+ 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.
PROPER POSTURE 35 Proper Posture for Using the Monitor Adjust the screen so that you can comfortably view at a slight downward angle from your natural eye level. Take a break for approximately ten minutes every hour to reduce any fatigue caused by long-time yy usage. The stand of the touch monitor allows the product to be used in the optimum position. yy Adjust the stand angle to obtain the best view of the screen. You should be looking slightly down at the screen.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model : 25UM56,34UM56 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. Record it below should you ever need service.
