LG UltraGear 27GK65SB Owner's Manual

LG UltraGear 27GK65SB Owner's Manual

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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.
27GL63T
27GK65S
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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. 27GL63T 27GK65S www.lg.com Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE ........3 HDMI Connection - Connecting Peripherals...........17 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 Connecting Headphones - Supported Drivers and Software ......4 USER SETTINGS ....... 18 - Product and Button Description......5 - Activating the Main Menu ........18 How to Use the Joystick Button Main Menu Features - Moving and Lifting the Monitor......6 - User Settings ...............20...
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Assembling And Preparing

    • 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: Product And Button Description

    Product and Button Description 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. Basic Functions Press the joystick button once with Power on your finger to turn on the monitor.
  • Page 6: 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 7 • If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may cause the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to malfunction.
  • Page 8: Installing On A Table

    Adjusting the Stand Height Installing on a Table Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Installing On The Wall

    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 (3.94 inches)
  • Page 14 • Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor Monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Screw •...
  • Page 15: Using The Monitor

    USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC • This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. Press the joystick button, go to Menu → Input, and then select the input option. • * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.
  • Page 16: Displayport Connection

    Connecting AV Devices DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. HDMI Connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. NOTE • There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC.
  • Page 17: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. NOTE • Peripheral devices are sold separately. • If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight earphones. Angled Straight •...
  • Page 18: User Settings

    USER SETTINGS Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Exits the main menu. NOTE (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can Main menu enabled • Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the slightly from that shown in this manual.
  • Page 19: Main Menu Features

    Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Power Off Turns off the monitor. Menu Configures the screen settings. Exit Input Menu Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming. Exit Exits the main menu. Game Mode...
  • Page 20: User Settings

    User Settings Menu Settings To view the settings menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 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 ( ).
  • Page 21 Game Mode on SDR(Non-HDR)signal. Menu > Game Mode Description Gamer 1 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 2 Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options.
  • Page 22 Game Mode on HDR signal. Menu > HDR Game Mode Description Gamer 1 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 2 Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options.
  • Page 23 Menu > Game Adjust Description This mode minimizes motion blur in fast-moving videos. To take full advantage of this function, select 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz/144Hz before enabling 1ms Motion Blur Reduction. This function is available for the following vertical frequency. (120Hz,144Hz) Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off.
  • Page 24 Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal. CAUTION • In HDMI input, the menu name is displayed as certified AMD FreeSync Tier name instead of Adaptive-Sync. (FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro) •...
  • Page 25 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. Response Time Faster Sets the response time to Faster.
  • Page 26 Menu > Picture Adjust Description Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Brightness Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Contrast Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Mode 1, Mode The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
  • Page 27 Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen. Disables the DFC feature. Do you want to reset your picture settings? Picture Adjust Picture Reset Cancel the select. Returns to the default settings. Menu > Input Description Input List Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
  • Page 28 Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SMART ENERGY Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SAVING Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. The power LED turns on automatically.
  • Page 29 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 Total Power On Time, Resolution. Cancel the select.
  • Page 30: 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 31 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 32 The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored • Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Menu > Color Quality. (The (16 colors)? settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) Does the display color appear unstable or •...
  • Page 33: Product Specification

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit color is supported. Resolution Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V...
  • Page 34 AC/DC Adapter type ADS-45SN-19-3 19040G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-45SQ-19-3 19040E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-45FSQ-19 19040EPG-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-45FSQ-19 19040EPK-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-45FSQ-19 19040EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-45FSQ-19 19040EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type LCAP21C, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE, or Type LCAP26B-E, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE,...
  • Page 35: 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 59.94 640 x 480 37.5 800 x 600 76.302 800 x 600 46.875 75.0 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768...
  • Page 36: Hdmi Timing (Video)

    HDMI Timing (Video) Factory support mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Remarks (Preset Mode) (kHz) (Hz) 480P 31.5 576P 31.25 720P 37.5 720P 1080P 56.25 1080P 67.5 1080P 112.5 1080P Power LED Mode LED Color On Mode Red (For a few seconds) Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) Off Mode...
  • Page 37: Beep Guide

    Beep Guide Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Game Mode 3 3 1 Game Adjust - Response Time - Faster 2 4 1 Picture Adjust - Sharpness Slider Game Mode - Gamer1 Game Adjust - Response Time - Fast 2 4 2 Picture Adjust - Gamma Game Mode - Gamer2 Game Adjust - Response Time -...
  • Page 38 Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location 3 7 1 Picture Adjust - DFC - On 3 9 1 General - Language - Finnish 5 1 7 Picture Adjust - Six Color - Red Hue Slider Picture Adjust - DFC - Off 3 9 2 General - Language - Portuguese 5 1 8...
  • Page 39 Menu Location General - Automatic Standby - 6H 5 4 2 General - Automatic Standby - 4H 5 4 3 General - Automatic Standby - Off 5 4 4 General - HDMI Compatibility Mode General - HDMI Compatibility Mode 5 5 1 - On General - HDMI Compatibility Mode 5 5 2...
  • Page 40 Record them below in case you ever need service. download.LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and Model handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.

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