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Owner’s Manual LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 27QN880 www.lg.com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. LICENSE ............2 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE Licensing Administrator, Inc.
Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. 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.
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• The power cord provided may differ depending upon the region. Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). • Drivers and Software: Monitor Driver / - Monitor Driver: Optional...
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Moving and Lifting the Monitor How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right/up/ When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or down with your finger.
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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 at least 100 mm away from Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. - This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.
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How to fix a clamp CAUTION • Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. After positioning the stand on the table, secure it by turning the handle. • Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power •...
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How to install on tables with different thickness levels 55 ~ 90 mm ≤ 40 mm 30 ~ 65 mm...
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CAUTION • Stands that are not fully engaged to the table may allow the monitor to wobble or fall over. • Make sure the table is solid and stable enough to fully support installation of the monitor. Tables made of fragile materials such as glass may break.
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Swivel stand Pivot Feature Swivel 280 ° and adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view. The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90 ° counter-clockwise. Monitor’s head Table WARNING • When using the Pivot function, do not rotate the monitor too fast or with excessive force. The table may be scratched by contact with the monitor’...
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Raise the monitor up to the maximum height. Rotate the monitor counter-clockwise as shown in the figure. Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90 ° as shown in the figure.
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Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Make sure to hold and move the monitor with both hands. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -25 ° to 25 ° for a comfortable viewing experience. Max.
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Using the Kensington Lock Installing on the Wall For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’ s manual or visit the website This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. at http://www.kensington.com.
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Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VESA standards. Damage caused by the use or • A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable misuse of inappropriate components will not be covered by the product warranty.
[Input], and then select the input option. CAUTION • If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. • Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion.
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Connecting to a PC DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. • This monitor supports the feature. NOTE : A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.
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Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals 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 NOTE • • Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-to-date before connecting to the product for use.
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Headphones Connection CAUTION • Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Cautions when using a USB device. - A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own driver, may not be NOTE recognized. •...
USER SETTINGS NOTE • Your monitor’ s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Activating the Main Menu • Main menu disabled: Enables the main menu. • Main menu enabled: Exits the main menu. (Holding down the button more than 5 seconds to turn off the monitor.
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Main Menu Features 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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[Quick Settings] [Input] [Settings] [Quick Settings] [Settings] [Input] • [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. • [Input List]: Selects the input mode. • • [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the screen. [Aspect Ratio]: Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. The display may look the same for [Full Wide], [Just Scan] and [Original] options at the recommended resolution (2560 x 1440).
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[Picture] [Picture Mode] on HDR signal • [Custom]: Allows the user to adjust each element. [Settings] [Picture] [Picture Mode] • [Vivid]: Optimized the screen for HDR vivid colors. • [Cinema]: Optimized the screen for HDR video. [Picture Mode] on SDR (Non HDR) signal •...
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[Settings] [Picture] [Picture Adjust] [Settings] [Picture] [Game Adjust] • • [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. [Response Time]: Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the movement of the picture on the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use [Fast]. When there is a lot of motion, it is •...
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[Settings] [Picture] [Color Adjust] [Settings] [Picture] [Picture Reset] • • [Gamma]: [Do you want to reset your picture settings?] - [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3]: The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the - [Yes]: Returns to the default settings. lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
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[General] • [DisplayPort Version]: Set DisplayPort Version to the same version as the connected external device. ([1.4], [1.2], and [1.1]) To use the HDR function, set to [1.4]. [Settings] [General] • [Buzzer]: This feature lets you set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on. •...
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 power LED on? - Check the power cable connection and press the power button. •...
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• 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. No sound from the headphone port.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Dimensions: Monitor Size (Width x Depth x Height) • With Stand (mm): 613.5 x 404.5 x 604.0 • Without Stand (mm): 613.5 x 45.4 x 363.5 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight (Without Packaging) • With Stand (kg): 8.65 Color Depth: 10-bit color is supported.
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Support Mode (Preset Mode, DisplayPort / USB-C) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 1280 x 800 49.702...
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(Preset Mode, HDMI) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 1280 x 1024...
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HDMI Timing (Video) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.5 720p 1080p 67.5 2160p 67.5...
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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. Model Model Serial No. Serial No.