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Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. IPS LED MONITOR MODEL 24BK550Y 27BK550Y www.lg.com...
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CONTENTS LICENSE ---------------------------- ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING - - Product Components -------------------------- 4 - Supported Drivers and Software -------------- 5 - Component and Button Description ---------- 6 - Moving and Lifting the Monitor --------------- 7 - Setting up the Monitor set ------------------- 8 Attaching the Stand Base Mounting on a table Using the cable holder...
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 LLC in the United States and other countries.
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.
Dual Controller Optional Required and Recommended: You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the LGE website (www.lg.com) . Optional: You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com) .
Component and Button Description Power Indicator Lighting On :Turned on Lighting Off : Turned off (Power Button) Button Input Connector USB IN 1 USB IN 2...
Moving and Lifting the Monitor When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being CAUTION scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- portation regardless of its shape or size. As far as possible, avoid touching the moni- tor screen.
Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base CAUTION WARNING To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. To avoid injury to the fingers and foot when Assembly Stand Body and Base, should hold Base when assembly stand body and base.
Mounting on a table CAUTION Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright Illustrations in this document represent typical position on a table. procedures, so they may look different from the Leave a 3.94 inches space from the wall for actual product.
Adjusting the Stand Height Using the cable holder Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration. The height can be adjusted up to 5.12 inches. 5.12 inches Rotate Set(Pivot) and put connectors. It is easy to put connectors and manage cables using cable holder.
Adjusting the angle WARNING To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting Place the monitor in an upright position, the screen, do not hold the lower part of the mounted on the stand base. monitor's frame as illustrated below. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards for a comfortable viewing experience.
Pivot Feature The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise and -90° counter clockwise. Raise the monitor to the maximum height. NOTE Auto Pivot feature of the display is not sup- ported. The screen can be rotated easily using the Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction screen pivot shortcut key provided with your of the arrow as shown in the figure.
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WARNING Take care when rotating the monitor if the cable is connected. To avoid injury when rotating the display, do not place your fingers between the display and the stand base. NOTE The left or right side of the monitor head can be slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°).
Detaching the Stand Body Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is Place the monitor’s screen face down. To located at the back of the Monitor set. For more protect the screen from scratches, cover the information of installation and using, refer to the surface with a soft cloth.
If you use screw longer than standard, the moni- tor might be damaged internally. Back Cover If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible Wall mount Pad for it. Back Cover Standard screw:...
USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC DVI-D connection Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected set with a DVI cable as shown in the following device that users connect to a PC and turn illustrations.
DP version of the PC. Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI screen may not display or there may be image cable, the screen may not display or a noises.
Connecting Peripherals Connecting to AV Devices HDMI connection USB Cable connection - PC Transmits the digital video and audio signals from The USB port on the product functions as a USB your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV hub.
Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the head- phones port. Connect as illustrated. (sold sepa- rately) NOTE Peripheral devices are sold separately. If you use angled headphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight headphones.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the Menu ( ) button. Use the , , , buttons to adjust the options. Press the Menu ( ) button to exit the OSD menu. Monitor buttons Button Description Menu ( If the menu is inactive Activates the main menu.
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Customizing settings Menu > Picture Description Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be ad- justed. Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
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Color Adjust Gamma The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Off. Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color. Warm: Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
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Customizing settings Menu > Sound Description Volume To adjust the Volume of headphone or speaker. Main Audio To choose the audio source input. Menu > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Power LED Turns the power indicator on the front side of the monitor on/off.
Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that driver? comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. The screen is flickering.
SPECIFICATIONS 24BK550Y LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal...
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SPECIFICATIONS 27BK550Y LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel,Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 KHz to 83 KHz Vertical Frequency...
Preset Modes (Resolution) D-SUB / DVI-D / HDMI / DP PC Timing Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 640 x 480 31.469 640 x 480 37.500 800 x 600 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363 1024 x 768...
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Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. ENERGY STAR® is a set of power-saving guidelines Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future issued by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency reference. (EPA). The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and As an ENERGY STAR®...