TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. LICENSE ............2 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, INFORMATION ..........3 and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
Supported Drivers and Software LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
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Product and Button Description Moving and Lifting the Monitor 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. •...
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Installing on a Table Adjusting the Angle • Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
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Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the monitor. This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’ s manual or visit the website NOTE at http://www.kensington.com.
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Wall Mount Plate NOTE • A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable Back of the Monitor for any accidents relating to the use of non-standard screws. •...
USING THE MONITOR Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection • Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to Settings Input, and then select the input option. HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. CAUTION NOTE •...
USER SETTINGS NOTE • Your monitor’ s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • When Beep Guide is activated, pressing the joystick button will take you to Settings right away. Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
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Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Exit Input Settings Picture Mode Sets the picture mode. Exit Exits the main menu. Picture Mode...
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Menu Settings 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. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it.
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Customizing settings Settings > Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the volume. Volume NOTE • You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu. Settings > Input Description Input List Selects the input mode.
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Customizing settings Settings > Picture Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos.
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Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use Faster. Setting to Faster may cause image sticking. Response Time Faster Sets the response time to faster.
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Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2,Mode 3 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. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color.
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Customizing settings Settings > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature. SMART ENERGY SAVING Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature. Disables the SMART Energy Saving feature.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 No Signal message being displayed? This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it. •...
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Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? • Have you installed the display driver? Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 24MP500 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A On mode: 17.5 W Typ. (Outgoing condition)* Power Sources Power Consumption Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) ≤...
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0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating Conditions Temperature Less than 80 % Humidity Environmental Conditions -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Storing Conditions Temperature Less than 85 % Humidity Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) 539.1 x 414 x 214.9 (mm) With Stand Dimensions...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 27MP500 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A On mode: 25.5 W Typ. (Outgoing condition)* Power Sources Power Consumption Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) ≤...
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0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating Conditions Temperature Less than 80 % Humidity Environmental Conditions -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Storing Conditions Temperature Less than 85 % Humidity Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) 611.1 x 455.1 x 214.9 (mm) With Stand Dimensions...
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Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) HDMI 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 37.5 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363...
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HDMI Timing (Video) Factory Support Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remarks (Preset Mode) 480p 31.5 576p 31.25 720p 37.5 720p 1080p 56.25 1080p 67.5 Recommend Mode...
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Beep Guide Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Quick Settings Picture - Game Adjust - Black Stabilizer 3 3 3 1 Slider Picture - Picture Adjust - Contrast 3 2 2 Quick Settings - Brightness Picture - Game Adjust - Crosshair 3 3 4 Picture - Picture Adjust - Contrast 3 2 2 1 Slider...
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Menu Location Menu Location Picture - Picture Reset - No 3 5 1 General - Automatic Standby Picture - Picture Reset - Yes 3 5 2 General - Automatic Standby - 4H 4 3 1 General General - Automatic Standby - 6H 4 3 2 General - Language General - Automatic Standby - 8H...
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. Address 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building, Englewood Cliffs,NJ 07632 E-mail lg.environmental@lge.com The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and on one side of the product. Record them below in case you ever need service.