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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL (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. 27GP950 27GP95B www.lg.com Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE ........3 USING THE MONITOR ....16 TROUBLESHOOTING ....33 - Connecting to a PC...........16 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..37 HDMI Connection NOTICE INFORMATION ....4 - Factory Support Mode..........39 DisplayPort Connection - HDMI Timing (Video) ..........40 - Connecting AV Devices ...........17 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 - Power LED ..............41... -
Page 3: 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. The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc. -
Page 4: Open Source Software Notice Information
• It is recommended 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. • Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. -
Page 5: Supported Drivers And Software
Supported Drivers and Software Product and Button Description You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Installation Priority Monitor Driver Recommended Recommended LG UltraGear Control Center Optional LG Calibration Studio Optional Lighting Button... -
Page 6: How To Use The Joystick Button
How to Use the Lighting Button How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the lighting button or You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your finger. -
Page 7: Moving And Lifting The Monitor
Moving and Lifting the Monitor When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size. • Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. -
Page 8: Installing On A Table
Installing on a Table • Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor • If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may cause at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Stand Height
Adjusting the Stand Height CAUTION Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. • Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. electric shock. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Angle
Adjusting the Angle WARNING Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. • To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part Adjust the angle of the screen. of the monitor’s frame as illustrated below. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5°... -
Page 11: Pivot Feature
Pivot Feature Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. Head Stand Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. WARNING •... -
Page 12: Tidying Up Cables
Tidying up Cables Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown below. Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration. Mouse Holder NOTE • Auto Pivot feature of the display is not supported. • The screen can be rotated easily using the screen pivot shortcut key provided with your Windows operating system. -
Page 13: Using The Kensington Lock
Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible monitor. devices. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’s Place the screen face down. -
Page 14: Installing On The Wall
If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of bracket. the product. A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of non- standard screws. 100 mm Wall Mount (mm) - Page 15 Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor Back of the falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorised LG wall mount and contact Monitor the local dealer or qualified personnel.
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Page 16: Using The Monitor
USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC • This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. • Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without Press the joystick button, go to Settings →... -
Page 17: Displayport Connection
Connecting AV Devices DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. HDMI Connection NOTE HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. • There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC. -
Page 18: Connecting Peripherals
Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. USB Device connection NOTE The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. • Peripheral devices are sold separately. To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the product to the PC. •... -
Page 19: User Settings
USER SETTINGS Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Enters the Settings feature. Activating the Main Menu (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can Main menu enabled turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the Press the joystick button on the bottom of the OSD is on.) monitor. -
Page 20: Main Menu Features
Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Power Off Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Input Game Mode Settings Configures the screen settings. Exit Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming. Exit Exits the main menu. -
Page 21: User Settings
User Settings Menu Settings To view the OSD 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 menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. - Page 22 Settings Description Game Mode Changes the game mode to the one optimised for a given feature. Adjusts the Overclock, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync Premium Pro, Black Stabilizer, Response Time, Crosshair, FPS Counter and Game Adjust Game Reset. Adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Gamma, Color Temp, R/G/B, Six Color, Black Level, Local Dimming, DFC and Picture Adjust Picture Reset.
- Page 23 A standard RGB colour space for the monitor and printer. Calibration 1 Adjusts to the last calibrated screen. Calibration 2 Adjusts to the previously calibrated screen. NOTE • Calibration 2 : Installation of LG Calibration Studio and proceeding Calibration will enable this menu.
- Page 24 Game Mode on HDR signal. Settings > HDR Game Mode Description Gamer 1 In this mode, users can customise elements including game-related options. Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup Gamer 2 options.
- Page 25 Settings > Game Adjust Description Sets Overclock to a higher refresh rate than specified by the panel specification. Disables the Overclock improvement feature. NOTE Overclock • After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting in the GPU control panel. •...
- Page 26 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. Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content. Response Time Faster Sets the response time to faster.
- Page 27 Settings > Picture Adjust Description Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Brightness Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Contrast Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter Mode 1, Mode the image becomes.
- Page 28 Maximizes the contrast ratio by making the bright areas of the screen brighter and the dark areas of the screen darker. Turning this option off may increase energy consumption. Faster Sets the local dimming to faster. Local Dimming Fast Sets the local dimming to fast. Normal Sets the local dimming to normal.
- Page 29 Settings > Input Description Input List Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. Input Just Scan The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
- Page 30 Settings > General Description Select the sound equipment what you are using. Over-the-ear Waves MaxxAudio ® On-ear Ear-buds Disables the Waves Maxx Audio feature. Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. General User-defined Key 1 You can customise the main menu to access your preferred menu easily. User-definded Key 1 and User-definded Key 2 appear at the left/right of the main menu.
- Page 31 Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on or off. Power LED The power LED turns on automatically. The power LED turns off. Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time. You can set a Automatic Standby timer for the auto-off function.
- Page 32 This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. Enables OSD Lock. Disables OSD Lock. OSD Lock NOTE General • All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. Information The display information will be shown the Total Power On Time, Resolution. Do you want to reset your settings? Reset to Initial Cancel the reset.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
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. Some features are disabled. - Page 34 The screen retains an image. Does image sticking occur even when the • Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the image. monitor is turned off? • To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver. Screen display is unstable and shaky.
- Page 35 NOTE • Vertical Frequency: In order to display an image, the screen must be refreshed dozens of times per second, like a fluorescent lamp. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by Hz. •...
- Page 36 The display colour is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored • Set the colour to 24 bit (true colour) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The (16 colours)? settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) Does the display colour appear unstable •...
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Page 37: Product Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LCD Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit/10-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 10-bit color is supported. Resolution Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 120 Hz (HDMI) 3840 x 2160 @ 160 Hz (DP) Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (HDMI) 3840 x 2160 @ 144 Hz (DP) Power Sources Power Rating... - Page 38 Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 609.2 x 574.7 x 291.2 (mm) Without Stand 609.2 x 352.9 x 54.3 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 7.9 kg Without Stand 5.7 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice. The ~ symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
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Page 39: Factory Support Mode
Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC) Preset Mode 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 1920 x 1080 67.50 1920 x 1080 166.587 DisplayPort 2560 x 1440... -
Page 40: Hdmi Timing (Video)
HDMI Timing (Video) Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remarks 480P 31.5 576P 31.25 720P 37.5 720P 1080P 56.25 1080P 67.5 1080P 2160P 2160P 56.25 2160P 67.5 2160P 112.5 2160P 2160P... -
Page 41: Power Led
Power LED Mode LED Color On Mode Red (For a few seconds) Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) Off Mode... - Page 42 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 Serial No.