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OWNER'S MANUAL IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 27UK850 27BK85U www.lg.com...
Contents CONTENTS LICENSE USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu - Main Menu Features ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING User Settings Product Components - Menu Settings Supported Drivers and Software Component and Button Description TROUBLESHOOTING - How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector Moving and Lifting the Monitor SPECIFICATIONS Installing the Monitor...
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.
Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Installation Priority 27UK850/27BK85U Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Dual Controller Optional True Color Pro Optional...
Component and Button Description Joystick Button Power LED On: power is on 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.
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.
Installing the Monitor Assembling the stand base Turn the screw clockwise to secure the stand base. Please put a soft cloth on a low table or box to protect the screen of the monitor. Cable Holder Please put the monitor on the soft cloth with the screen facing down.
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. Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the stand base.
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 (3.94 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm 100 mm (3.94 inches) (3.94 inches)
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.
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 90° as shown below. Stand 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.
WARNING NOTE Take care when rotating the monitor if the cable The left or right side of the monitor head can be is connected. slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the To avoid injury when rotating the display, do not horizontal level of the monitor head.
If you use improper screw, the product might be dam- Installing the wall mount plate aged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. This monitor supports the specification of the standard wall mount plate or compatible device.
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For more information, please refer to the user which could lead to injury. Please use the genu- manual for the wall mounting bracket. ine LG wall mounting bracket. For more informa- tion, contact your local retail store or a qualified installer.
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. For using Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable, it is recommended that you use DisplayPort 1.2 cable.
Connecting to AV Devices USB-C connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC HDMI connection to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC using the USB-C cable Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your as shown in the illustration below. PC and A/V devices to the monitor.
Connecting Peripherals Connecting to External Devices USB Cable connection - PC Connecting Headphones The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. (sold separately) (sold separately) (sold separately) NOTE NOTE...
USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. To view the settings 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. Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu.
User Settings Menu Settings To view the settings menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the settings. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. To return to the upper settings or set other settings items, move the joystick to ◄ or press ( ). If you want to exit the settings menu, move the joystick to ◄...
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Picture Mode on SDR(Non-HDR) signal. Settings > Picture Description Picture Mode 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.
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Picture Adjust Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. SUPER High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It RESOLUTION+ is effective for high quality video or game. Middle The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants images between low and high modes for comfortable viewing.
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Game Adjust Response Time 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.
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Settings > Sound Description Volume Adjusts the volume level. NOTE You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to ▼ in the Volume menu. MaxxAudio MaxxAudio® by waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award® is a suite of studio- quality sound tools for a superior listening experience.
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 (Settings >...
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Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&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 video card supports Plug&Play function.
SPECIFICATIONS 27UK850/27BK85U LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Sub Pixel Pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 135 kHz Vertical Frequency...
HDMI Timing (Video) Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical Remarks (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480p 31.5 720p 45.0 1080p 67.5 When HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color is 2160p set to ON Power LED Mode LED Color On Mode White (For a few seconds) Sleep Mode Off Mode...
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