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UsInG THe MonIToR
(Mini) DisplayPort Connection
Transmits digital video and audio signals from your
PC to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC
using the displayport cable as shown in the illustra-
tion below:
DisplayPort
DP-IN
mDP OUT
Mini DisplayPort
mDP-IN
DP OUT
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There may be no video or audio output
y
depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of
the PC.
Make sure to use the supplied Mini DisplayPort
y
cable of the product. Otherwise, this may
cause the device to malfunction.
If you use generic cables not certified by LG,
y
the screen may not display or there may be
image noises.
Thunderbolt( ) Connection
DP OUT
You can connect your high-resolution display or
high-performance data device to the monitor via
a Thunderbolt port. Connect your external device
to the monitor using the Thunderbolt cable as
illustrated below.
DP-IN
y
y
y
DP OUT
y
y
USB UP
DP OUT
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The maximum data transmission rate of each port
is 20 Gb/s.
Make sure to use a Thunderbolt ( ) certified
cable. Otherwise, this may cause the device to
malfunction.
Thunderbolt ( ) is supported in such environ-
ments as Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Mac
USB UP
product.
In accordance with Mac products may not sup-
port the recommended resolution or the some
features. For more information, refer to the
support information card of the graphic card
which is provided separately.
The ability to set up dual monitors using the
Thunderbolt ( ) and daisy-chaining technology
depends on the performance of your video
card.
USB IN 1
USB IN 2
USB IN 3
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1.1 A
USB IN 1
USB IN 2
USB IN 3
5 V
1.1 A
USB IN 1
USB IN 2
USB IN 3
5 V
1.1 A