27gl850 Leona2 Eng
27gl850 Leona2 Eng
27gl850 Leona2 Eng
(LED Monitor*)
27GL850
www.lg.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LICENSE
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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE •• 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.
NOTICE INFORMATION
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•• Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the base. This may cause the
monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury.
•• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. The force
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NOTE
•• The components may look different from those illustrated here.
•• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING manual are subject to change to improve the performance of the product.
•• To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or an online shopping
site, or contact the retailer from which you purchased the product.
CAUTION •• The power cord provided may differ depending upon the region.
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You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
Drivers and Software Installation Priority
Monitor Driver Recommended
Recommended
Joystick Button
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How to Use the Joystick Button Moving and Lifting the Monitor
You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or
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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor
moving it left/right with your finger.
from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of
Basic Functions its shape or size.
•• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to
move it.
•• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other
Press the joystick button once with cables.
Power on
your finger to turn on the monitor.
•• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.
Controls
You can control the screen’s brightness
/ screen
by moving the joystick button up/down.
brightness
NOTE
•• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
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•• If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may cause
the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or
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human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to malfunction.
•• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it
from being scratched.
•• When transporting the monitor, do not expose the monitor to shock or excessive
vibration.
•• When moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on its side or
tilt it sideways.
CAUTION
•• 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.
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Installing on a Table
CAUTION
•• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor
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at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of
electric shock.
•• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and
connect it to a grounded power outlet.
100 mm •• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest
100 mm retail store.
100 mm
100 mm
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2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 2 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.
WARNING
Pivot Feature
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•• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise.
of the monitor’s frame as illustrated below.
Head
Stand
•• Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the
monitor. WARNING
•• To avoid scratching the stand base, make sure that when rotating the monitor
using the pivot feature, the stand does not make contact with the monitor.
1 Raise the monitor to the maximum height.
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2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown below.
figure.
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NOTE
•• Auto Pivot feature of the display is not supported.
•• The screen can be rotated easily using the screen pivot shortcut key provided
3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. with your Windows operating system. Note that some Windows versions and
some graphics card drivers may use different settings for the screen pivot key or
may not support the pivot key at all.
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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.
Mouse Holder Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable.
NOTE
•• The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain optional accessories
from most electronics stores.
Cable Holder
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devices. of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed
installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Alternatively,
1 Place the screen face down. To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the
please refer to the manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting
surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the product
bracket.
package.
2 Remove the four screws tightened on the back of the monitor.
3 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and align it with the screw holes.
4 Tighten the four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor.
100 mm
NOTE
•• The wall mount plate is sold separately.
100 mm
•• For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate’s installation 100 mm
guide.
•• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it
100 mm
may cause damage to the screen.
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To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back
of the monitor. NOTE
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Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the •• Use the screws specified by VESA standards.
wall. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts.
1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of •• The wall mounting bracket is optional. You can obtain optional accessories from
the product. your local dealer.
2 A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor •• The length of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. Be sure to use
to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of non- the proper length.
standard screws. •• For more information, please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting
bracket.
Wall Mount (mm) 100 x 100
Standard screw M4 x L10 CAUTION
Number of screws 4
•• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric
Wall Mount Plate (Optional) LSW 149 shock.
•• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor
falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact
the local dealer or qualified personnel.
•• 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.
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•• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VESA standards.
Damage caused by the use or misuse of inappropriate components will not be USING THE MONITOR
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covered by the product warranty.
•• When measured from the back of the monitor, the length of each installed screw •• The following instructions are based on the 27GL850 model. Illustrations in this
must be 8 mm or less. manual may differ from the actual product.
Press the joystick button, go to Menu → Input, and then select the input option.
NOTE
Wall Mount Plate
•• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power
Back of the strip or a grounded power outlet.
Monitor •• The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is low.
This is normal.
Screw
•• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.
Dimensions
: M4 x L10
Max. 8 mm
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HDMI Connection USB Device connection
HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub.
NOTE
•• It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-to-
NOTE date before connecting to the product for use.
•• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility •• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
issues. •• A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port.
•• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified •• The charging speed may vary depending on the device.
HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.
•• Recommended HDMI cable types
-- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable
-- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet CAUTION
Cautions When Using a USB Device
•• A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own
driver, may not be recognized.
•• Some USB devices may not be supported or may not work properly.
•• It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk drive with power supplied. (If the
power supply is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized properly.)
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Connecting Headphones
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.
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NOTE
•• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
•• 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
(Recommend)
•• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and
speaker functions may be limited.
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Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
Exits the main menu.
Activating the Main Menu Main menu enabled
(Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can
turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the
1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the OSD is on.)
monitor.
2 Move the joystick up/down ( / ) and left/right Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
( / ) to set the options.
3 Press the joystick button once more to exit the Main menu enabled Enters the Input features.
main menu.
Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
Joystick Button Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor brightness level.
Game Mode
Exit Exits the main menu.
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User Settings
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Menu Settings
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right.
3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it.
4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
Gamer 1 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options.
Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup
Gamer 2 options.
FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games.
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Gamer 1 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options.
Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup
Gamer 2 options.
FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is suitable for very dark FPS games.
RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
Game Mode Vivid Optimized the screen for vivid colors.
NOTE
•• HDR content may not be operated properly depending on the Windows10 OS setting. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of Windows.
•• When the HDR function is turned on, the characters or picture quality may be poor according to Graphic card performance.
•• While the HDR function is on, screen flickering or cracking may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to Graphic card
performance.
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Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output
signal.
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CAUTION
•• In HDMI input, the menu name is displayed as certified AMD FreeSync Tier name instead of Adaptive-Sync.
(FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro)
Adaptive-Sync •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort (G-SYNC, FreeSync), HDMI (FreeSync Premium).
Game Adjust
•• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC or AMD’s FreeSync is necessary.
•• Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver.
•• For more information and requirement, refer to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com).
On Adaptive-Sync function on.
Off Adaptive-Sync function off.
You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes.
Black Stabilizer
You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.
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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.
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For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use Faster.
Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content.
Response Time Faster Sets the response time to faster.
Fast Sets the response time to fast.
Game Adjust
Normal Sets the response time to normal.
Off Does not use the response time improvement feature.
Cross hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Users can select the cross hair that fits
Cross Hair their gaming environment among four different cross hairs.
•• When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the cross hair feature is automatically turned off.
Game Reset Returns game to the default settings.
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Black Level
High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
Picture Adjust Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen.
On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
DFC
Off Disables the DFC feature.
Picture Reset Returns picture and color to the default settings.
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Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
SMART ENERGY Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
SAVING NOTE
•• The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.
•• If you select the option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become lower or higher depend on source.
On The power LED turns on automatically.
Power LED
Off The power LED turns off.
General Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time. You can set a
Automatic Standby timer for the auto-off function. (8H, 6H, 4H and Off)
HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0.
On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode.
Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode.
HDMI
Compatibility NOTE
Mode
•• If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may not work properly.
•• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window.
•• This may cause the screen to appear abnormally.
DisplayPort Please set the DisplayPort version to match the version of the connected external device(1.4,1.2 and 1.1) . If you want to use the HDR,
Version select the DP version to 1.4 .
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NOTE
General
•• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General.
Information The display information will be shown the Total Power On Time, Resolution.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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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 power LED on? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
Is the power on and the power LED •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Input).
displaying white?
Is the power LED blinking? •• If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to switch the display on.
•• Check if the computer is turned on.
Is the The screen is not currently set •• This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency
to the recommended resolution. If you range of the monitor. Please see the Product Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency.
have no video or the screen flickers,
see the troubleshooting guide in the
product owner’s manual. message being
displayed?
Is the No Signal message being •• This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and
displayed? reconnect it.
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.
Does image sticking occur even when the •• Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the image.
monitor is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver.
Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the monitor leave shadow trails.
Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen may be flickering. Change the resolution to 1080p or
the recommended resolution.
NOTE
•• Vertical Frequency: In order to display an image, the screen must be refreshed dozens of times per second, like a fluorescent lamp. The number of times the screen is refreshed
per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by Hz.
•• Horizontal Frequency: The time it takes to display one horizontal line is called the horizontal cycle. If 1 is divided by the horizontal interval, the result is the number of horizontal
lines displayed per second. This is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz.
•• Check if the graphics card’s resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display >
Menu in Windows. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.)
•• Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area or misalignment of the display.
•• The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions may not be available depending on the performance of the
graphics card. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or graphics card for assistance.
•• Some graphics cards may not support 2560 x 1440 resolution. If the resolution cannot be displayed, contact the manufacturer of your graphics card.
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Does the display appear discolored •• Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Menu > Color Quality. (The settings
(16 colors)? may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.)
Does the display color appear unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card.
monochrome?
Are there spots on the screen? •• When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may appear on the screen. This is normal for an LCD
screen. It is not an error, nor is it related to the monitor's performance.
Product Specification
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With Stand 614.2 x 574.8 x 274.4 (mm)
Without Stand 614.2 x 364.8 x 56.3 (mm)
Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 6.1 kg
Without Stand 4.2 kg
Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks
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2560 x 1440 222.15 143.97 +/- DisplayPort
2560 x 1440 214.56 144 +/- HDMI(Freesync Premuim Off)
If you use an input timing that is outside the supported frequency, you may experience poor response speed or image quality.
Power LED
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