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Owner's Manual LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 27QD58P www.lg.com...
Component and Button Description - How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector SPECIFICATIONS Moving and Lifting the Monitor 27QD58P Installing the Monitor Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) - Assembling the stand base HDMI - Using the cable holder...
LICENSE LICENSE 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 Administrator, Inc. VESA, VESA logo, DisplayPort compliance logo and DisplayPort compliance logo for dual-mode source devices are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Stan- dards Association.
The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components. It is recommend that use the supplied components. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. NOTE Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website ( www.lg.com ). Drivers and Software Installation Priority 27QD58P Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Dual Controller Recommended...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Component and Button Description Power LED On: power is on Joystick Button Off: power is off 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 with your finger.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in- As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched screen. This may result in damage to the screen or or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regard- some of the pixels used to create images.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor Assembling the stand base CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Remove a tape on the surface of stand body. Tape NOTE Stand Body Press the stand until the button reaches the top. Stand Base...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the cable holder CAUTION Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in Illustrations in this document represent typical the illustration. procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing onto a table Cautions When Connecting Power Cord Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an up- right position. Place at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm 100 mm 100-240 V ~ 100 mm...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Adjusting the angle Adjusting the Stand Height Place the monitor in an upright position, mounted Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. on the stand base. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards for a comfortable viewing experience.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Pivot Feature Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. Head Complete the installation by rotating the monitor Stand 90° as shown below. 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Body WARNING Take care when rotating the monitor if the cable Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the is connected. screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft To avoid injury when rotating the display, do not cloth.
Back Cover If you use improper screw, the product might be dam- aged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Wall mount Pad Back Cover Standard screw Wall Mount (A x B)
NOTE There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP version of the PC. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. NOTE If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.
USING THE MONITOR Connecting to AV Devices Connecting to External Devices HDMI connection Connecting Headphones Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC port.
User Settings USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down ( ▲ / ▼ ) and left/right( ◄ / ► ) to set the options. Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu Status...
User Settings Customizing settings Menu Settings Each option is described below. Menu > Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume. NOTE Jog joystick button down ( ) in the Volume menu will enable/ disable the Mute function.
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User Settings Picture Adjust SUPER RESOLUTION+ High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It is effective for high quality video or game. Middle The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants im- ages between low and high modes for comfortable viewing.
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User Settings Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SAVING Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Power LED Turns the power LED on the front of the monitor on or off.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu >...
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Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com . Have you installed the display driver? Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27QD58P LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz Video Signal...
SPECIFICATIONS Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) HDMI Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 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 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 1600 x 900...
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