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 34UM57 www.lg.
Contents ENGLISH ENG CONTENTS 3 4 LICENSE ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 Product Components 5 Component and Button Description 6 - How to Use the Joystick Button 7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor 8 Installing the Monitor 8 - Assembling the stand base 8 - Using the cable holder 9 - Detaching the stand base 10 - Installing onto a table 11 - Adjusting the angle 12 - Using the Kensington lock 12 - Installing the wall mount plate 13 - Installing to a wall 14 20 USER SETTINGS 21 Cu
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. VESA, VESA logo, Display Port Compliance Logo and Display Port Compliance Logo for dual-mode source are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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 CD(Owner's Manual) / Card Display Port Cable The DisplayPort cable may not be available in some areas.
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 How to Use the Joystick Button ENGLISH ENG 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.
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 1 Place the screen face down. Screw Cover 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 CAUTION Applying excessive force when tightening the screws may cause damage to the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the stand base 4 1 Turn the screw to the left. 2 Pull out the Stand Base. CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover yy the surface with a soft cloth. Stand Body 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 11 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 13 Wall Mount (A x B) yy Installing to a wall A 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.
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 Connecting to AV Devices 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. Connecting to External Devices Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated.
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software ENGLISH ENG INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Installing The Screen Split Insert the software CD included in the product packaging into your PC's CD drive 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. 3 Follow the instructions to proceed with the installation.
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 software CD included in the product packaging into your PC's CD drive 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. 3 Follow the instructions to proceed with the installation. 2 Click the "Dual Controller" on the CD's main screen.
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.
User Settings ENGLISH ENG USER SETTINGS 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. (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor.
User Settings 21 Customizing settings ENG ENGLISH Menu Settings -Quick Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at 2 3 4 5 the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Quick Settings > Brightness by moving the joystick. 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.
User Settings -PBP ENGLISH ENG 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 2 Go to PBP by moving the joystick. 3 Configure the options following the instructions that 4 5 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. Each option is described below.
User Settings 23 -Picture 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.
User Settings Picture Adjust 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).
User Settings 25 -General 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 General by moving the joystick. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that 4 5 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. Each option is described below.
User Settings -Reset ENGLISH ENG 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. 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that 4 5 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. Each option is described below.
User Settings 27 -Game mode bottom. ENG ENGLISH 1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Go to Game mode by moving the joystick button to ▲.
User Settings Each option is described below. ENGLISH ENG Joystick Button > Game Mode 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 29 Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged yy Check if the power cord is correctly plugged in to the power outlet. in? Is the power indicator on? yy Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power indicator displaying ? yy Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu - Input). Is the power indicator blinking? yy If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to switch the display on.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE ENGLISH ENG Check if the video card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set to yy the recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > Settings. Failing to set the video card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a yy dimmed screen, a truncated display area or misalignment of the display. The configuration procedure may differ depending on your computer and/or operating system.
SPECIFICATIONS 34UM57 LCD Screen Type Resolution Pixel Pitch Maximum Resolution Video Signal Input Connector Power AC/DC adaptor Environmental Conditions TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 0.312(H) mm x 0.310(V) mm 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency HDMI:(AV)25Hz to 60 Hz (PC)56Hz to75 Hz DP: 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync.
SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH ENG Factory support mode (HDMI/ DisplayPort) 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 -/- 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.
PROPER POSTURE 33 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 : 34UM57 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.
