LG 25UM57 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 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 25UM57 29UM57 www.lg.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIFICATIONS - Installing onto a table - Adjusting the angle 25UM57 - Using the Kensington lock 29UM57 - Installing the wall mount plate Factory support mode - Installing to a wall HDMI Timing (Video) Power Indicator USING THE MONITOR PROPER POSTURE Connecting to a PC - HDMI connection Proper Posture for Using the Monitor Connecting to AV Devices - HDMI connection Connecting to External Devices - Headphone port connection INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Installing The Screen Split Installing The Dual Controller CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS... -
Page 3: License
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 LLC in the United States and other countries. The following content is only applied to the monitor which is sold in Europe market and which needs to meet the ErP Directive: * This monitor is set to be turned off automatically in 4 hours after you turned on display if there is no adjustment to display. * To make this setting be disabled, change the option to ‘Off’ in OSD menu of “Automatic Standby”. -
Page 4: Assembling And Preparing
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Product Components Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and components may look different from those shown here. User Manual/Card HDMI Cable Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country ) Stand Base Stand Body Screws Screw Cover Screws Screw Cover Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance. The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components. -
Page 5: Component And Button Description
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Component and Button Description Power Indicator On: power is on Off: power is off (Power Button) Ports... -
Page 6: Moving And Lifting The Monitor
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the moni- When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these tor screen. This may result in damage to the instructions to prevent the monitor from being screen or some of the pixels used to create scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- images. portation regardless of its shape or size. It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before at- tempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon- nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. 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. When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it being scratched. When moving the monitor, avoid any strong shock or vibrations to the product. When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways. -
Page 7: Installing The Monitor
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor Attach the screw cover. Assembling the stand base 25UM57 Place the screen face down. CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Check the direction of the stand body Screw Cover (front, back) and then mount the stand body onto the stand hinge. Tighten two screws into the back of the stand body . Screws Stand Body Stand Hinge Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body. Tighten the screw to the right. Stand Body Stand Base... -
Page 8: Using The Cable Holder
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Attach the screw cover. 29UM57 Place the screen face down. CAUTION Screw Cover To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Check the direction of the stand body (front, back) and then mount the stand body onto the stand hinge. Tighten two screws into the back of the stand body . CAUTION Screws Applying excessive force when tightening the screws may cause damage to the moni- tor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. Stand Body CAUTION Stand Hinge It may hurt your foot off the stand, so be careful. Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body. Tighten the screw to the right. Using the cable holder Stand Body Stand Base... -
Page 9: Detaching The Stand Base
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the stand base Remove the two screws on the back of stand body. 25UM57 As shown in the illustration, disconnect the stand body from the stand hinge. Place the screen face down. Screws CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Remove the screw cover. Stand Body Turn the screw to the left. Pull out the Stand Base. Stand Body Stand Base Screw cover... - Page 10 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Turn the screw to the left. 29UM57 Pull out the Stand Base. Place the screen face down. Stand Body CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Remove the screw cover. Screw cover Stand Base CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typi- cal procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the stand base. This may cause the monitor to fall off the stand and could result Remove the two screws on the back of stand in personal injury. body. When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. Applying force or As shown in the illustration, disconnect the pressure may damage the monitor screen. stand body from the stand hinge. Instead, hold the stand body or the plastic frame of the product. CAUTION Stand Hinge The components in the illustrations may dif-...
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Page 11: Installing Onto A Table
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing onto a table Connect the adapter to the monitor, then plug the power cord into the power outlet. Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Press the (Power) button on the bottom of 29UM55 the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION Unplug the power cord prior to moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Angle
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Adjusting the angle WARNING Place the monitor in an upright position, mount- To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting ed on the stand base. the screen, do not hold the lower part of the 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. Rear Side Front Side Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor. -
Page 13: Using The Kensington Lock
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington lock Installing the wall mount plate The Kensington security system connector is locat- This monitor supports the specification of the stan- ed at the back of the Monitor set. dard wall mount plate or compatible device. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit Place the screen face down. To protect the the website at http://www.kensington.com. screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Connect the Kensington security system cable Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor between the Monitor set and a table. and align it with the screw holes. Using a screwdriver, tighten the four screws to fix the plate onto the monitor. Wall Mount Plate NOTE NOTE Use of the Kensington lock is optional. The accessories can be purchased at The wall mount plate is sold separately. your local electronics store. For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. -
Page 14: Installing To A Wall
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing to a wall CAUTION Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the Unplug the power cord before moving or in- wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side stalling the monitor to avoid electric shocks. of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. De- Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a tailed installation instructions can be obtained from slanted wall may result in the monitor falling your local retail store. Please refer to the manual off, which could lead to injury. Please use to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. the genuine LG wall mounting bracket. For more information, contact your local retail store or a qualified installer. A pplying excessive force when fastening screws may cause damage to the moni- 10 cm tor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to the VESA standard. Dam- 10 cm age caused by the use or misuse of inap- 10 cm propriate components will not be covered by the product warranty. 10 cm Screw length from outer surface of back cover should be under 8mm. Wall mount Pad To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mount- ing bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor. -
Page 15: Using The Monitor
USING THE MONITOR USING THE MONITOR Connecting to AV Devices HDMI connection Connecting to a PC Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect This monitor supports the *Plug and Play your PC and AV device to the monitor with the feature. HDMI cable as illustrated below. *Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to Press the menu button and then select the input add a device to your computer without having option from the input menu. to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below. Press the menu button and then select the input option from the input menu. NOTE Using a DVI to HDMI cable may cause com- patibility issues. NOTE HDMI PC may cause device compatibility issues. -
Page 16: Connecting To External Devices
USING THE MONITOR Connecting to External Devices Headphone port connection Use the headphone port to connect a peripheral device to the monitor. Connect as illustrated. (sold separately) NOTE For an angle plug earphone, it is difficult connect it with a peripheral device, so use a straight type. Angle Type Straight Type NOTE Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphone and speaker functions may be limited. -
Page 17: Installing The Lg Monitor Software
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Installing The Screen Split Insert the software CD included in the product packaging into your PC's CD drive and install the Screen Split. The installation screen images are for reference only. The actual installation screen images may vary de- pending on the model. Set the default Web browser to Internet Follow the instructions to proceed with the Explorer. installation. Click the "Screen Split" on the CD's main screen. When the file download window Check "I accept the terms of the agreement" on appears, click the Run button. (The file the License Agreement screen and then click download window may vary depending on the the [Next] button. operating system and the Internet Explorer version, but the installation procedures are same.) CAUTION Service Pack 1 or higher is required for Windows 7 & Windows 8. - Page 18 INSTALLING LG Monitor Software When the installation is complete, restart your The Screen Split installation starts as shown system. below. NOTE NOTE Screen Split: This program automatically If you run Screen Split, the Screen Split icon [ splits the program window as desired. ] appears in the system tray at the right bottom of Monitor Selection only supported in extend the PC screen. display. This program supported Windows 7 & Windows 8. Right-click the Screen Split icon and select a layout you want.
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Page 19: Installing The Dual Controller
INSTALLING LG Monitor Software Installing The Dual Controller Insert the software CD included in the product packaging into your PC's CD drive and install the Dual Con- troller. The installation screen images are for reference only. The actual installation screen images may vary de- pending on the model. Set the default Web browser to Internet Follow the instructions to proceed with the Explorer. installation. Click the "Dual Controller" on the CD's main screen. When the file download window Check "I accept the terms of the agreement" on appears, click the Run button. (The file the License Agreement screen and then click download window may vary depending on the the [Next] button. operating system and the Internet Explorer version, but the installation procedures are same.) Click the install button. CAUTION Service Pack 1 or higher is required for Windows 7 & Windows 8.1. - Page 20 INSTALLING LG Monitor Software When the installation is complete, restart your The Dual Controller installation starts as shown system. below. NOTE If you run Dual Controller, the Dual Controller icon [ ] appears in the system tray. Click the Dual Controller icon and select a layout you want.
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Page 21: Customizing Settings
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options. Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Power Indicator Joystick Button Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Exits the main menu. Main menu enabled (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor: You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.) Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level. ◄ Main menu enabled Enters the menu features. Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level. ►... -
Page 22: Customizing Settings
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings Menu Settings -Quick Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Quick Settings > by moving the joystick. Brightness Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. Menu > Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume. NOTE Jog joystick button down ( ) in the Volume menu will enable/disable the Mute function. Input Selects the input mode. -
Page 23: Picture
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Picture To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Picture Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. 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. Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos. Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video. Game Mode Gamer Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Gamma, Color Temp, Black Stabilizer, Response Time, DAS Mode, and Motion 240 functions can be customized as Gamer. - Page 24 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS P i c t u r e Picture Black Stabilizer Black Stabilizer : You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark Adjust scenes. Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.) Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only). y Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can display. High The picture of the screen gets brighter. The picture of the screen gets darker. 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 Normal. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use High. Setting to High may cause image sticking. High Sets the response time to High.
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Page 25: General
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -General To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. General Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. Menu > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. SMART ENERGY High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function. SAVING Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient function. Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING . DAS Mode You can enjoy faster game ensuring your commands appear onscreen without delay. (The screen flickers when turning DAS Mode on/off.) Turns DAS Mode off. Power LED Turns the power indicator on the front side of the monitor on/off. -
Page 26: Reset
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Reset To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Reset Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. Menu > Reset Description Do you want to reset your settings? Reset Returns to the default settings. Cancel Cancel the select. -
Page 27: Game Mode
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Game mode Game Mode Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Go to Game mode by moving the joystick button to ▲. Gamer Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the FPS 1 bottom. FPS 2... - Page 28 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Each option is described below. Memu> Description Game Mode Game Mode Gamer Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Gamma "Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2 on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images. If user don't want adjusted gamma, user can select Gamma off." Color Temp You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Green Blue Black Stabilizer "Black Stabilizer: You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.)Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the screen." 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 Middle. For a fast-moving picture, it is recom-mended that you use High.Setting the response time to High may cause image sticking."...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged y Check if the power cord is correctly plugged in to the power outlet. Is the power indicator on? y Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power indicator displaying ? y Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu - Input). y If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press any key on Is the power indicator blinking? the keyboard to switch the display on. y Check if the computer is turned on. y This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (video card) are out Is the "OUT OF RANGE" message displayed? of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the "Product Specification" section of this manual to set the appropri- ate frequency. Is the "CHECK SIGNAL CONNEC- y This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the moni- TION" message is displayed? tor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect. The screen retains an image. y Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is turned off? - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Check if the video card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set to the recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > Settings. Failing to set the video card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area or misalignment of the display. The configuration procedure may differ depending on your computer and/or operating system. Also, some video cards may not support certain resolutions. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or video card for assistance. Some video cards may not support the 2560x1080 resolution. If the resolution cannot be displayed, contact the manufacturer of your video card. The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored y Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control (16 color)? Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. Does the display color appear un- y Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or stable or in monochrome? reinsert the PC's video card. Are there spots on the screen? y When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white or black) may appear on the screen. This is normal for the LCD screen. It is not an error nor is it related to the monitor's performance.
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Page 31: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 25UM57 LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.2286 mm x 0.2286 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency 56~75 Hz (PC) 56~61 Hz (AV) Synchronization Separate Sync. Input Connector HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2 , H/P Power Voltage 19 V 1.6 A Power consumption (Typ.) On mode: 24 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W AC/DC adaptor Type ADS-40SG-19-3 19032G, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD production Or type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPG-1, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD production Or type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPBR-1, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD production Or type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPI-1, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD production Or type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPCU-1, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD production Or type LCAP21A, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production Or type LCAP26A-A, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production... -
Page 32: 29Um57
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 29UM57 LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.2628 mm x 0.2628 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency 56~75 Hz (PC) 56~61 Hz (AV) Synchronization Separate Sync. Input Connector HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2 , H/P Power Voltage 19 V 2.0 A Power consumption (Typ.) On mode: 31 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)* Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W AC/DC adaptor Type ADS-45SN-19-3 19040G, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD produc- tion Or type LCAP21C, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production Or type LCAP26B-E, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production. Output: 19 V 2.1 A Environmental Operating Condition Temperature: 10°C to 35°C; Humidity: 10% to 80% Conditions... -
Page 33: Factory Support Mode
SPECIFICATIONS Factory support mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Preset Mode Polarity (H/V) Remarks (kHz) (Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 70.08 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 640 x 480 37.5 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363 1024 x 768 60.123 75.029 1152 x 864 67.5 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 1600 x 900... -
Page 34: Proper Posture
PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper Posture for Using the Monitor Adjust the screen so that you can comfortably view at a slight downward angle from your natural eye level. Take a break for approximately ten minutes every hour to reduce any fatigue caused by long-time usage. The stand of the touch monitor allows the product to be used in the optimum position. Adjust the stand angle to obtain the best view of the screen. You should be looking Adjust the angle slightly down at the screen. So that there is no reflection or glare from the screen. Place your hands gently on the keyboard, keeping your arms bent at the elbows and extended horizontally in front of you. - Page 35 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LG Model : 25UM57,29UM57 Responsible Party: LG Electronics Inc. Address : 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534 *above information is only for USA FCC Regulatory Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the Owner's Manual(CD) in an accessible place for future reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need...