USING THE MONITOR
• Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. After pressing the power button or button on the remote control, select the corresponding input from the [Input] menu or press the (Input) button on the remote control to select the desired input.
CAUTION
• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises.
• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion.
• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a PC screensaver if possible.
• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power outlet. (Depending on country)
• The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is low. This is normal.
• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.
Connecting to a PC
• This monitor supports the * feature. * : A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.
HDMI Connection
Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.
NOTE
• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues.
• 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®/™ cable
- High Speed HDMI®/™ cable with Ethernet
DisplayPort Connection
Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.
NOTE
• There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC.
• Make sure to use the supplied DisplayPort cable of the product. Otherwise, this may cause the device to malfunction.
• If you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately)
Connecting AV Devices
HDMI Connection
HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.
NOTE
• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues.
• 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®/™ cable - High Speed HDMI®/™ cable with Ethernet
Connecting Peripherals
USB Device connection
The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub.
NOTE
• It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-to-date before connecting to the product for use.
• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
• A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port.
• The charging speed may vary depending on the device.
CAUTION
• Cautions when using a USB device.
- A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own driver, may not be recognised.
- Some USB devices may not be supported or may not work properly.
- It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk drive with power supplied. (If the power supply is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognised properly.)
Optical Output Speaker Connection
It supports optical output speaker connection and can connect monitors and audio devices.
NOTE
• Peripheral products are sold separately.
• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and the external device, speaker function may be limited.
Headset Connection
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headset port.
NOTE
• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headset and speaker functions may be limited.
• 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.
• The microphone works only when the USB port on the monitor is connected to the USB port on the PC
Activating the Main Menu
1 Press the button on the remote control.
2 Press or turn Dial on the remote control to adjust the option.
3 Press the button on the remote control once more or press the (Previous) button to exit from the main menu.
[Game Mode]
MENU > [Game Mode]
• [Gamer 1]/[Gamer 2]: [Gamer 1] and [Gamer 2] picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options.
• [FPS]: This mode is optimized for FPS games. It is suitable for very dark FPS games.
• [RTS]: This mode is optimized for RTS games.
• [Vivid]: Optimized the screen for vivid colors.
• [Reader]: Optimizes the screen for reading documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.
• [HDR Effect]: Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range.
• [sRGB]: A standard RGB color space for the monitor and printer.
• [Calibration 1]/[Calibration 2]: Adjusts to the calibrated screen.
- Please install to run calibration.
