LG 27MK60TM-B 27" Class Full HD IPS LED Monitor

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Component 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

		Power on	Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor.
		Power on	Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the monitor.
		Volume Control	You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right. (for HDMI only)

NOTE The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.

Input Connector

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.

• It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it.
• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all cables.
• Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

• 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.

CAUTION

• As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.

• 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.

Setting up the Monitor set

Assembling the Stand

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CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth.

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WARNING

• To avoid injury to the fingers and foot when Assembling the Stand Body and Base, you should hold the Base for better stability.

CAUTION

• Illustrations in this document represent typical 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 in personal injury.
• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it.
• Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the product. (Doing so may damage the product.)
• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty

NOTE

• You can disassemble the stand in the reverse order of the assembly.

Mounting on a table

1. Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on a table. Leave a 100 mm (3.94 inches) (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.

2. Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.

3. Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor.

CAUTION

• Unplug the power cord prior to moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.

WARNING

When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers.

Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor.

Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor screen can detach from stand base and injure your body.

The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience.

Using the Kensington security system

The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit kensington.

Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table.

NOTE The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain it from most electronics stores.

Mounting on a wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 100 mm (3.94 inches) on each side and from the wall. Detailed instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set. When you install the Monitor set using a wall mounting interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop.

1 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might be damaged internally.

2 If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.

• Wall Mount (A x B)

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur.
• If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury.
• Use only an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
• Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty.
• Use only screws and wall mounts that meet the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty.
• Screw length from outer surface of back cover should be under 8mm.

NOTE

• Use the screws that are listed on the VESA standard screw specifications.
• The wall mount kit will include an installation manual and necessary parts.
• The wall mount bracket is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from your local dealer.
• The length of screws may differ depending on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length.
• For more information, refer to the instructions supplied with the wall mount.

USING THE MONITOR SET

Connecting to a PC

• Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention.

D-SUB connection

Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations.

NOTE

• When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh

• Mac adapter

For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations.

NOTE

• If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.
• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.
• Recommended HDMI cable types

- High-Speed HDMI® / TMM Cable

- High-Speed HDMI® / TM Cable with Ethernet

NOTE

• When you want to use two PC in our Monitor, please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/ DVI-D/HDMI) respectively in Monitor set.
• If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal.
• Some red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.

Connecting to AV Devices

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below.

NOTE

• If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.
• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.
• Recommended HDMI cable types

- High-Speed HDMI® / TM Cable

- High-Speed HDMI® / TM Cable with Ethernet

Connecting Peripherals

Connecting Headphones

Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated.

NOTE

• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
• If you use angled headphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight headphones.

• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be limited.

CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

Activating the Main Menu

1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.

2 Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options.

3 Press the joystick button once more to close the main menu.

Button	Menu Status		Description
	Main menu disabled		Enables the main menu
	Main menu enabled		Close the main menu. (Long press the button to turn off the monitor)
	◄	Main menu disabled	Adjusts the monitor volume level. (for HDMI only)
		Main menu enabled	Enters the input features
	►	Main menu disabled	Adjusts the monitor volume level. (for HDMI only)
		Main menu enabled	Enters the Settings feature
	▲	Main menu disabled	Displays the information on the current input.
		Main menu enabled	Turns off the monitor.
	▼	Main menu disabled	Displays the information on the current input.
		Main menu enabled	Enters the picture mode feature. (for HDMI only)

Main Menu Features

Customizing settings

NOTE

• This is subsidiary for color weakness user. Therefore if you feel uncomfortable with the screen, please turn off this function.
• This function can’t distinguish some colors in some images.

NOTE Saving Data depends on the Panel. So, those values should be different between each panel and panel vendor. If the SMART ENERGY SAVING option is High or Low, monitor luminance becomes higher or lower depending on the source.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check the following before calling for service.

CAUTION

• Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommend resolution. y If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution.
• The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer.
• Keep proper posture when using the monitor, otherwise the screen may not be optimized.

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