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MONITOR (LED COMPUTER MONITOR*) *Disclaimer: LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. This product is a computer monitor and not for television purpose. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
- HDMI connection Connecting to External Devices - Peripheral device connection INSTALLING THE LG MONI- TOR SOFTWARE Installing The Screen Split Installing The LG Color Cloning CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings - Menu Settings - -Quick Settings - -Picture - -General...
27MP57VQ 27MP57HT 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span. Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty. NOTE The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator On: power is on Off: power is off (Joystick Button) Connection panel (See p.14~16) NOTE The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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 your finger to turn on the Power on monitor.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it being When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these scratched. instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- portation regardless of its shape or size.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Setting up the Monitor set Place the Monitor set with the screen side Attaching the Stand Base down on a flat and cushioned surface. Turn the screw to the left. Place the Monitor set with the screen side Pull out the Stand Base.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typical pro- Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright cedures, so they may look different from the actual position on a table. product. Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the Do not carry the monitor upside down by just hold- wall for proper ventilation.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Press the joystick button on the bottom of the WARNING monitor to turn on the monitor. 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.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington security system NOTE The Kensington security system connector is 22MP57A 23MP57A 24MP57D located at the back of the Monitor set. For more 22MP57D 23MP57D 24MP57HQ information of installation and using, refer to the 22MP57HQ...
Wall mount Pad Back Cover If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. Standard screw In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Max.8mm Model 22MP57A 23MP57A...
USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC DVI-D connection Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected set with a DVI cable as shown in the following device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user...
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USING THE MONITOR SET 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.
USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to External Devices Peripheral device connection Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using headphone ports. (sold separately) NOTE Peripheral devices are sold separately. Cables with angled plugs may have clear- ance issues, use straight plugs when pos- sible.
INSTALLING LG MONITOR SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Installing The Screen Split Insert the the owner's manual CD included in the product package into your PC's CD driver and install the Screen Split. Set the default Web browser to Internet Follow the instructions to proceed with the Explorer.
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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.
Set the default Web browser to Internet Follow the instructions to proceed with the Explorer. installation. Click the "LG Color Cloning" on the CD's Check the I accept the terms of the agree- main screen. When the file download window ment checkbox on the License Agreement appears, click the Run button.
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INSTALLING LG MONITOR SOFTWARE NOTE The LG Color Cloning starts the installation as shown below. LG Color Cloning: This program matches the color quality and brightness of two monitors using your Smartphone. NOTE Double-click the LG Color Cloning icon on des-ktop to run LG Color Cloning Application.
22MP57HQ 23MP57H 24MP57HQ 27MP57HQ 22MP57VQ 23MP57HQ 27MP57VQ 24MP57VQ 23MP57VQ 27MP57HT Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level. ◄ 22MP57A 22MP57D 23MP57A 23MP57D 24MP57D Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Enters the menu features. 22MP57HQ 23MP57H 24MP57HQ 27MP57HQ 22MP57VQ...
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.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS NOTE Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor.If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source. If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and Color Wizard will automatically be Off.
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 ◄...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS P i c t u r e Picture SUPER RESOLU- High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It is effective forhigh quality video or Adjust TION+ game. 24MP57D 22MP57D 24MP57HQ 22MP57HQ Middle The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user 22MP57VQ 24MP57VQ...
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 ◄...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Auto Configuration 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. Auto Configuration Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner.
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 ◄...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Picture mode Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Go to Picture mode by moving the joystick button to ▲. Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom. Each option is described below. Joystick Button >...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for service. No image appears y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power Is the power cord of the display connected? outlet. y Press the Power button. Is the power indicator light on? Is the power indicator flickering? y If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or...
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Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or driver? diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. 22MP57HQ...
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 22MP57A 22MP57D 22MP57HQ 22MP57VQ Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 21 W (ENERGY STAR®...
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SPECIFICATIONS 22MP57A 22MP57D 22MP57HQ 22MP57VQ Sync Input Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz ● ● ● ● Frequency (Automatic) 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● ● Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 23MP57A 23MP57D 23MP57H 23MP57HQ 23MP57VQ Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm x 0.265 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 23 W (ENERGY STAR®...
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SPECIFICATIONS 23MP57A 23MP57D 23MP57H 23MP57HQ 23MP57VQ Sync Input Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz ● ● ● ● ● Frequency (Automatic) 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz ● ● ● ● ● Frequency (D-SUB) 56 Hz to 75 Hz ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 24MP57D 24MP57HQ 24MP57VQ Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 22 W (ENERGY STAR®...
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SPECIFICATIONS 24MP57D 24MP57HQ 24MP57VQ Sync Input Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz ● ● ● Frequency (Automatic) 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27MP57HQ 27MP57VQ 27MP57HT Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 27 W (ENERGY STAR®...
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SPECIFICATIONS 27MP57HQ 27MP57VQ 27MP57HT Sync Input Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz ● ● ● Frequency (Automatic) 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) D-SUB/DVI-D Timing Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 640 x 480 31.469 640 x 480 37.500 800 x 600 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363 1024 x 768 60.023 1152 x 864 67.500...
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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 service.