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OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD Monitor (LED Monitor*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LED LCD MONITOR MODEL (20MK400H,20MK410H,20MK420H,20MK430H) 20MK4 series (22MK400H,22MK420H,22MK430H) 22MK4 series...
CONTENTS LICENSE ---------------------------- ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING - - Product Components -------------------------- 4 - Supported Drivers and Software -------------- 5 - Component and Button Description ---------- 6 How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector - Moving and Lifting the Monitor --------------- 8 - Setting up the Monitor set ------------------- 9 Attaching the Stand Base Mounting on a table...
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. in the United States and other countries.
( Depending on the country ) Power Cord AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) 20MK4 series 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 2 Screws Stand Base Stand Body 27MK4 series Stand Body Stand Base...
The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components. It is recommend 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. NOTE Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
Component and Button Description Joystick Button 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.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in- As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen. structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched This may result in damage to the screen or some of or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regard- the pixels used to create images.
Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base 20MK4 series 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. 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 Assembly Stand Body and Base, should hold Base when assembly stand body and base. 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.
Mounting on a table Press the joystick button on the bottom of the Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position monitor to turn on the monitor. on a table. Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.
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WARNING NOTE When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following backward from -5° to 20° for a comfortable viewing illustration, as may injure your fingers.
Back Cover might be damaged internally. Standard screw If you use improper screw, the product might be dam- aged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Max.8mm Model 20MK4 series 22MK4 series NOTE...
USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention.
Connecting to AV Devices Connecting Peripherals HDMI connection Connecting Headphones Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV device to port. Connect as illustrated. the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below.
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 close the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu Status...
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Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. NOTE 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series The options may disabled at the recom- mended resolution (1920 x 1080).
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Customizing settings Settings > Description Picture Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos.
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The function is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer is set to the following, except that the PC output wrong resolution. 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 1366x768,Off 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series 1280x960, 1600x900,Off 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series...
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Customizing settings Settings > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SAVING Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. The screen is flickering. Did you select the recommended 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series If the selected resolution is resolution? HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz, the screen may be flickering. Change the resolution...
SPECIFICATIONS 20MK4 series LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz (HDMI) 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz (D-sub) Recommended Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz Vertical Frequency HDMI...
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SPECIFICATIONS 22MK4 series LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-sub) Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency HDMI : 30 kHz to 85 kHz D-SUB: 30 kHz to 83 kHz...
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Environmental Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C conditions Operating Humidity Less than 80% Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C Storage Humidity Less than 85 % Dimension Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 509.6 mm x 395.8 mm x 181.9 mm Without Stand 509.6 mm x 305.7 mm x 38.5 mm Weight (Without...
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SPECIFICATIONS 24MK4 series LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-sub) Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal...
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SPECIFICATIONS 27MK4 series LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-sub) Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency HDMI : 30 kHz to 85 kHz D-SUB: 30 kHz to 83 kHz...
800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363 1366 x 768 47.712 59.79 Recommend Mode D-SUB PC Timing 22MK4 series 24MK4 series 27MK4 series Horizontal Display Modes (Resolution) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) 720 x 400 31.468 70.08 640 x 480 31.469...
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(for 27MK4 series) ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Protection Agency(EPA). Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. reference.