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

27UD88

www.lg.com
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Contents
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3 LICENSE 19 User Settings

19 Activating the Main Menu
4 ASSEMBLING AND 20 Customizing settings
PREPARING 20 - Menu Settings
20 - -Quick Settings
4 Product Components
21 - -PBP
5 Supported Drivers and Software
22 - -Picture
6 Component and Button Description
25 - -General
6 - How to Use the Joystick Button
27 - -Reset
7 Input Connector
8 Moving and Lifting the Monitor
9 Installing the Monitor 28 TROUBLESHOOTING
9 - Assembling the stand base
10 - Using the cable holder
30 ‌SPECIFICATIONS
11 - Installing onto a table
12 - Adjusting the angle 30 27UD88
12 - Adjusting the Stand Height 31 Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC)
13 - Pivot Feature 31 HDMI
14 - Using the Kensington lock 31 DisplayPort/ USB-C
14 - Detaching the Stand Body 32 HDMI Timing (Video)
14 - Installing the wall mount plate 32 Power LED
15 - Installing to a wall
33 Proper Posture
16 USING THE MONITOR 33 Proper Posture for Using the Monitor
16 Connecting to a PC
16 - HDMI connection
16 - DisplayPort connection
16 - USB-C connection
17 Connecting to AV Devices
17 - HDMI connection
17 Connecting Peripherals
17 - USB Cable connection - PC
18 - Connecting Headphones
18 Service only port
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LICENSE

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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.

VESA, VESA logo, Display Port Compliance Logo and Display Port Compliance Logo for dual-
mode source are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

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”.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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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.

CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card Power Cord AC-DC Adapter

HDMI Cable Display Port Cable USB C-C cable USB C-A cable

Stand Base Stand Body Cable Holder

CAUTION

Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.

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The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components.
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It is recommend that use the supplied components.
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If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises.
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NOTE
Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
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Without prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to improve the performance
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of the product.
To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you
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purchased the product.
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Supported Drivers and Software

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Check the drivers and software supported by your product and refer to the manuals on the CD enclosed in the product package.

Drivers and Software Installation Priority 27UD88

Monitor Driver Recommended O
OnScreen Control Recommended O
Dual Controller Optional O
TRUE COLOR PRO Optional O

Required and Recommended: You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the LGE
yy
website (www.lg.com).
Optional: You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
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Component and Button Description

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Joystick Button
Power LED
yyOn: power is on
yyOff: power is off

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.

Power off 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.

Note

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

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Input Connector

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Moving and Lifting the Monitor

CAUTION
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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions

As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen.
yy
to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and This may result in damage to the screen or some of
to ensure safe transportation regardless of its shape or size. the pixels used to create images.

It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box

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

If you use the monitor panel without the stand base,

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its joystick button may cause the monitor to become
When holding the monitor, the screen should face
yy unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor
away from you to prevent it being scratched. or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick
button to malfunction.

When moving the monitor, avoid any strong shock or

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vibrations to the product.
When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn
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the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways.
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Installing the Monitor 3

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Assembling the stand base
1

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

Stand Body

Note
Stand Base Press the stand until the button reaches the top.
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or
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Using the cable holder

CAUTION
Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the
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Illustrations in this document represent typical

yy illustration.
procedures, so they may look different from the
actual product.
Applying excessive force when tightening screws
yy
may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in
this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding
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the 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
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the monitor screen. The force applied to the monitor
screen may cause damage to it.

Cable Holder

Note
You can disassemble the stand in the reverse order of
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the assembly.
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Installing onto a table Cautions When Connecting Power Cord

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1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright
position.
Place at least 10 cm away from the wall to ensure suf-
ficient ventilation.

10 cm
10 cm 100-240 V ~
10 cm
10 cm
Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in
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the product package and connect it to a grounded
power outlet.
If you need another power cord, please contact your
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local dealer or the nearest retail store.

2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug

the power cord into the wall outlet.

or

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
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the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.
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Adjusting the angle Adjusting the Stand Height

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1 Place the monitor in an upright position, mounted on the 1 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.
stand base.

2 Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen

can be adjusted forwards or backwards for a comfortable
viewing experience.

2 The height can be adjusted up to 110.0 mm.

110.0 mm

Rear Side Front Side

WARNING

To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the

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screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor's Warning
frame as illustrated below.

Do not put your fingers or hand

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between the screen and the base
(chassis) when adjusting the
screen's height.

Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when

yy
adjusting the angle of the monitor.
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Pivot Feature
3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure.
The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise.

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Head

Stand 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as

shown below.
Warning

To avoid scratching the stand base, make sure that

yy
when rotating the monitor using the pivot feature, the
stand does not make contact with the monitor.

1 Raise the monitor to the maximum height.

NOTE
yy Auto Pivot feature of the display is not supported.
yy The screen can be rotated easily using the screen pivot
shortcut key provided with your Windows operating
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the ar- system. Note that some Windows versions and some
row as shown in the figure. graphics card drivers may use different settings for the
screen pivot key or may not support the pivot key at all.
yy Supported Windows versions: Windows 7 and Windows
8.1
yy Windows screen pivot shortcut keys
-- 0°: Ctrl + Alt + Up arrow key (↑)
-- 90°: Ctrl + Alt + Left arrow key (←)
-- 180°: Ctrl + Alt + Down arrow key (↓)
-- 270°: Ctrl + Alt + Right arrow key (→)
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Warning Detaching the Stand Body

Take care when rotating the monitor if the cable is
yy 1 Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the
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connected. screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft

To avoid injury when rotating the display, do not place
yy cloth.
your fingers between the display and the stand base.
2 Remove the stand from the monitor by pressing the but-
ton on the bottom center of the back of the monitor.

Using the Kensington lock

The Kensington security system connector is located at the
back of the Monitor set.
For more information on installation and usage, refer to the
Kensington lock user manual or visit the website at http://
www.kensington.com.

Connect the Kensington security system cable between the

Monitor set and a table. Installing the wall mount plate
This monitor supports the specification of the standard wall
mount plate or compatible device.
1 Place the screen face down. To protect the screen from
scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth.

2 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and align it
with the screw holes.

3 Tighten the four screws to fix the plate to the monitor

using a screwdriver.

NOTE
The wall mount plate is sold separately.
yy
NOTE For more information on installation, refer to the wall
yy
mount plate's installation guide.
Use of the Kensington lock is optional. The
yy Be careful not to use excessive force when mounting
yy
accessories can be purchased at your local electronics the wall mount plate, as this can damage the monitor's
store. screen.
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Wall Mount (A x B)
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Installing to a wall
A B
Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall and

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leave about 10 cm of space at each side of the monitor to
ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instruc-
tions can be obtained from your local retail store. Please refer
to the manual to install and set up a tilting wall mounting CAUTION
bracket.
Unplug the power cord before moving or installing
yy
the monitor to avoid electric shocks.
Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted
yy
wall may result in the monitor falling off, which
10 cm
could lead to injury. Please use the genuine LG wall
mounting bracket. For more information, contact
your local retail store or a qualified installer.
Applying excessive force when fastening screws may
yy
10 cm cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this
10 cm way will not be covered by the product warranty.
Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that
yy
conform to the VESA standard. Damage caused by
10 cm the use or misuse of inappropriate components will
not be covered by the product warranty.
Screw length from outer surface of back cover should
yy
be under 8mm.
To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket
(optional) to the back of the monitor.
Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to Wall mount Pad
the monitor and to the wall.

1 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might Back Cover
be damaged internally.
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged
and drop from mounted position. Wall mount Pad
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Back Cover
Standard screw

Wall Mount (A x B) 100 x 100

Standard screw M4 x L10 Max.8mm
Number of screws 4
Wall Mount Plate RW120
(Optional)

NOTE
Use the screws specified by the VESA standard.
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The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and
yy
all necessary parts.
The wall mounting bracket is optional. The accessories
yy
can be purchased at your local retail store.
The length of the screw may differ for each wall
yy
mounting bracket. Ensure the correct length screw is
used.
For more information, please refer to the user manual
yy
for the wall mounting bracket.
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USING THE MONITOR DisplayPort connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC
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to the monitor. Connect your PC to the monitor using the

Connecting to a PC display port cable as illustrated below.
Press the menu button and then select the input option from
This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature.
yy the input menu.
*Plug and Play: 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 the digital video and audio signals from your PC
and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV de-
vice to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below. DP OUT
Press the menu button and then select the input option from
the input menu.
NOTE
There may be no video or audio output depending on
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the DP version of the PC.
If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen
yy
may not display or there may be image noises.

USB-C connection
Transmits digital video and audio signals and USB data from
your PC to the monitor.
Connect the monitor to your PC using the USB-C cable as
shown in the illustration below.
Press the menu button and then select the input option from
the input menu.

(USB C-A cable) (USB C-C cable)

(Data Only)

NOTE

If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.

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Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If
yy
you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may
not display or a connection error may occur. NOTE
Recommended HDMI cable types
yy
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable PD(Power Delivery), DP Alternate Mode(DP over
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- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet USB-C) and USB Data are supported via USB-C Port.
Features may not work properly depending on the
yy
connected device’s specifications and the environment.
USB-C port is not for the Monitor Power source but
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for a PC power source.
Connect Adapter to supply power to the Monitor
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Connecting to AV Devices Connecting Peripherals

HDMI connection USB Cable connection - PC

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Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub.
and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV de- Please connect the USB C-C or USB C-A cable to the PC.
vice 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
Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS
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service pack before using the product.
Peripheral devices are sold separately.
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A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to
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the USB port.
When Quick Charge is set to On , data transmission
yy
through the USB1/2 port is not available (e.g.
connecting your keyboard, mouse, or other USB
storage devices to the monitor). (Go to General >
Quick Charge to set Quick Charge to On or Off .)
The charging speed may vary depending on the device.
yy

(sold separately)

NOTE
If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.
yy
Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If
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you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may
not display or a connection error may occur.
CAUTION
Recommended HDMI cable types
yy
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable Cautions When Using a USB Device
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet yyA USB device with an automatic recognition
program installed, or that uses its own driver, may
not be recognized.
yySome USB devices may not be supported or may
not work properly.
yyIt 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
recognized properly.)
yyIf Quick Charge is off and the upstream Port is
not connected with Host PC, monitor may not
support ‘Charge’ .
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Connecting Headphones Service only port

Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.
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Connect as illustrated. The port is used only for “Service”.

SERVICE ONLY

(sold separately)

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

Angled Straight

Depending on the audio settings of the PC and

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external device, headphones and speaker functions
may be limited.
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User Settings

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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 exit the main menu.

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.

►
Main menu enabled Enters the input feature.

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.

▲
Main menu enabled Enters the game mode feature.
Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
▼
Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.

Main Menu Features

Main Menu Description

Menu Configures the screen settings.
Game Mode You can change Picture Mode to a gaming mode.
Input Sets input mode.
Monitor off Turns off the monitor.

Exit Exits the main menu.

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Customizing settings

Menu Settings
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-Quick Settings
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bot-
tom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Go to Quick Settings > Brightness by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in
the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the
joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 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
yy You can adjust Mute/ Unmute by moving the joystick button to ▼ in the Volume menu.

Input Selects the current input mode.

Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio.
Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays a video according to the input video signal aspect ratio.
1:1 The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.

NOTE
The display may look the same for Wide, Original, and 1:1 options at the recommended resolution.
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The ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal.
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-PBP
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom

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of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Go to PBP by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in
the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the
joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until
you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > PBP Description

Sub Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
PBP Connection Sub Screen (Right)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort USB-C
Main Screen HDMI 1 - - O O
(Left)
HDMI 2 - - O O
DisplayPort O O - -
USB-C O O - -
Sound Out Changes the audio output in PBP mode.
Swap Toggles between the main screen and sub screen in PBP mode.
Sub Full Converts the sub screen of PBP mode to the wide screen.
Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the main screen or sub screen.
Main Wide Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.
Sub Wide Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.

NOTE
yy When the Sub mode is Off, Sound Out, Swap, Sub Full, and Ratio menus become disabled.
The Main/Sub options for Ratio become disabled if there is no signal.
yy The optimal resolution for PBP mode is set automatically when PBP mode is set.
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-Picture
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bot-
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tom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.

2 Go to Picture by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in
the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the
joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 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 adjusted.
Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.
sRGB A standard RGB color space for the monitor and printer.
Color This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables users with color
Weakness weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors.
FPS Game 1 This mode is optimized for FPS games.
FPS Game 2 It has a higher Black Stabilizer value than FPS Game 1. It is suitable for very dark FPS games.
RTS Game This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
Custom (Game) In this mode, users can customize various elements including game-related options.

EBU A standard TV PAL color space for broadcasting.

REC709 A standard HDTV color space for broadcasting.
SMPTE-C A standard TV NTSC color space for broadcasting.
DICOM Optimizes the screen for viewing X-ray images. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.
NOTE
yy This product has been approved as an IT device and not as a medical device. It is
intended for office use only. (It may be used for education and reference purposes
but not for medical diagnosis.)

Calibration 1 Adjusts to the last calibrated screen.

Calibration 2 Adjusts to the previously calibrated screen.

NOTE
yy If the picture mode is changed in the DP (DisplayPort) input, the screen may flicker or the
resolution of your PC screen may be affected.
yy Calibration 2 : Installation of TRUE COLOR PRO and proceeding Calibration will enable this
menu.
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Picture Adjust SUPER RESOLUTION+ High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear
images. It is effective for high quality video or game.
Middle The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants images

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between low and high modes for comfortable viewing. It is effective for
UCC or SD video.
Low The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants smooth
and natural images. It is effective for slow-moving pictures or still im-
ages.
Off Select this option for everyday viewing. SUPER RESOLUTION+ is turned
off in this mode.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only).
yy Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the moni-
tor can display.
High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
Low Lowers the black levels raises the write levels from the current contrast
ratio of the screen.
HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Provides sharper images when connected to a device supporting ULTRA HD Deep Color.
Color 4K@60 Hz Support Format1)
Frame rate Color Depth / Chroma Sampling
Resolution
(Hz) 8 bit 10 bit
YCbCr 4:2:0
59.94 YCbCr 4:2:2
3840 x 2160
60.00 YCbCr 4:4:4 -
RGB 4:4:4 -
1) Supported when HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color is set to On.
NOTE

yy If the connected device does not support ULTRA HD Deep Color, the feature
may not work properly.
yy If a problem occurs, set the HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color option to Off.

DFC Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.

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Game Adjust 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 recommended that you use high.
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Setting to High may cause image sticking.

High Sets the response time to High.
Middle Sets the response time to Middle.
Low Sets the response time to Low.
Off Does not use the response time improvement feature.
FreeSync Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the
input signal with that of the output signal.

CAUTION
yySupported Interface: DisplayPort.
yySupported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD’s FreeSync
is necessary.
yySupported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest
driver.
yyFor more information and requirement, refer to AMD website at http://
www.amd.com/FreeSync

On FreeSync function on.

Off FreeSync function off.

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.
Color Adjust Gamma The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the
gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. If you do not need to adjust the gamma
settings, select Off.
Color Temp Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization

Manual Adjusts the color temperature in 500K increments. (Note that

9300K is supported instead of 9500K.)
Red You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Green
Blue
Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors through adjusting the color and saturation of
the six colors(Red_Hue, Red_Saturation, Green_Hue, Green_Saturation, Blue_Hue,
Blue_Saturation, Cyan_Hue, Cyan_Saturation, Magenta_Hue, Magenta_Saturation,
Yellow_Hue, Yellow_Saturation) and saving the settings.
*Hue: Adjusts tone of the screen.
*Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, less
saturated and bright the colors become. The higher the value, the more saturated and
dark the colors become.
Reset Returns the color settings to the default settings.
Aspect Marker This function is to express aspect ratio for screen .
Off Disables Aspect Marker
17:9 Enables to marker for 17:9
4:3 Enables to marker for 4:3
2.35:1 Enables to marker for 2.35:1
2.39:1 Enables to marker for 2.39:1
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-General
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bot-

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tom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Go to General by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in
the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the
joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
Quick Charge
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until
you exit.

Each option is described below.

Menu > General Description
Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature.
SAVING Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature.
Off Disables the SMART Energy Saving feature.
Power LED Turns the power LED on the front of the monitor on or off.
On The power LED turns on automatically.
Off The power LED turns off.
Automatic Standby Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time.
You can set a timer for the auto-off function. (Off, 4 H, 6 H, and 8 H)
DisplayPort 1.2 Enables or disables DisplayPort 1.2.

Note
yy Be sure to configure this option according to the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card.
Set this option to Disable if your graphics card does not support DisplayPort 1.2.

NOTE
yy 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.
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Menu > General Description

Quick Charge Quick Charge is a feature that rapidly charges the device connected to the USB 3.0 port.
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On Enables Quick Charge.

Off Disables Quick Charge.

Note
yy When Quick Charge is set to On, data transmission through the USB1/2 port is not available (e.g. con-
necting your keyboard, mouse, or other USB storage devices to the monitor).
Buzzer This feature lets you set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on.
On Enables your monitor's Buzzer.
Off Disables your monitor's Buzzer.
OSD Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus.
On Enables OSD Lock.
Off Disables OSD Lock.

Note
yy All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input in Quick Settings, and OSD Lock in
General..
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-Reset
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bot-

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tom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2 Go to Reset by moving the joystick.
3 Configure the options following the instructions that appear in
the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the
joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until
Quick Charge
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Nothing is displayed on the screen.

Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet.
yy

Is the power LED on? Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
yy
Is the power on and the power LED Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Quick Settings > Input).
yy
displaying white?
Is the power LED blinking? If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the
yy
keyboard, to switch the display on.
Check if the computer is turned on.
yy
Is the OUT OF RANGE message being This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out of the
yy
displayed? horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the Product
Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency.
Is the No Signal message being displayed? This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is
yy
missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.

The OSD lock message is being displayed.

Are some functions not avail-able when you The OSD is locked. Go to Menu > General and set OSD Lock to Off.
yy
press the Menu button?

The screen retains an image.

Does image sticking occur even when the Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen,
yy
monitor is turned off? resulting in the retention of the image.
To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver.
yy

Screen display is unstable and shaky / Images displayed on the monitor leave shadow trails.
Did you select the appropriate resolution? If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen may
yy
be flickering. Change the resolution to 1080P or the recommended resolution.

PC(or USB host device) cannot detect USB peripheral connected to USB-A port.
Did you change the OSD Menu When set “Quick Charge” On, device will be charged quickly, but cannot
yy
“Quick Charge” off? use USB data.
When Set “Quick Charge” Off, device will be charged slowly, and can use
yy
USB data.

NOTE

yy Vertical frequency In order to display an image, the screen must be refreshed dozens of times per second, like a fluorescent lamp. The
number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by Hz.
yy Horizontal frequency The time it takes to display one horizontal line is called the horizontal cycle. If 1 is divided by the horizontal interval,
the result is the number of horizontal lines displayed per second. This is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz.
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NOTE
Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the
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recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > settings.
Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a
yy
truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions may not be
yy
available depending on the performance of the graphics card. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer
or graphics card for assistance.
Some graphics cards may not support 3840x2160 resolution. If the resolution cannot be displayed, contact the
yy
manufacturer of your graphics card.

The display color is abnormal.

Does the display appear discol-ored (16 Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Con-trol Panel >
yy
colors)? Display > Settings > Color Quality.
Does the display color appear unstable or Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert
yy
monochrome? the PC's graphics card.
Are there spots on the screen? When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may
yy
appear on the screen. This is normal for an LCD screen. It is not an error, nor is it
related to the monitor's performance.

Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display driver? Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that
yy
comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site:
http://www.lg.com.
Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
yy

No sound from the headphone port or speaker.

Are images displayed using DisplayPort or Try increasing the volume using the button on the monitor.
yy
HDMI input without sound? Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. On Microsoft
yy
Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the monitor
as default device.
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‌SPECIFICATIONS
27UD88
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LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor)

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen
Pixel Pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm
Resolution Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 135 kHz
Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 61 Hz
Input Connector HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2 , DP(DisplayPort) IN, H/P ,USB-C,USB( ) 1, 2
Power Voltage 19 V 6.5 A
Power consumption (Typ.) On mode: 29 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)*
Sleep Mode ≤ 1.2 W
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
AC/DC adaptor Type LCAP31, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production
Output: 19 V 7.37 A
Environmental Con- Operating Conditions Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
ditions
Humidity Less than 80 %
Storing Condition Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity Less than 85 %
Stand Angle Adjust- Forwards/Backwards: -3° to 20° (Head)
ment
Dimension Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand 615.0 mm x 425.2 mm x 222.6 mm
Without Stand 615.0 mm x 365.1 mm x 42.7 mm
Weight (Without With Stand 6.2 kg
Packaging) Without Stand 4.7 kg

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

* The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard.
* ENERGY STAR® is a US registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC)

HDMI

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Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+
1280 x 720 45 60 +/+
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+
1600 x 900 60 60 +/+
1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/-
Recommended resolution
1920 x 2160 133.29 60 +/-
for PBP
3840 x 2160 67.5 30 +/-
When HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color
3840 x 2160 135 60 +/-
is set to ON.

DisplayPort/ USB-C

Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1152 x 864 54.347 60.05 +/+
1280 x 720 45 60 +/+
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+
1600 x 900 60 60 +/+
1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/-
Recommended resolution
1920 x 2160 133.32 60 +/-
for PBP
3840 x 2160 66.66 30 +/-
3840 x 2160 133.32 60 +/-
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HDMI Timing (Video)

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Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical

Remarks
(Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)

480p 31.5 60
720p 45.0 60
1080p 67.5 60
When HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color is set to
2160p 135 60
ON.

Power LED

Mode LED Color

On Mode White
Sleep Mode Flashing White
Off Mode Off
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Proper Posture

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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.
yy Take a break for approximately ten minutes every hour to reduce any fatigue caused by long-time usage.
yy 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 slightly

Adjust the angle
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 hori-
zontally in front of you.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: LG
Model : 27UD88
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
This device meets the EMC requirements for
home appliances (Class B) and is intended for
home usage. This device can be used in all regions. ENERGY STAR® is a set of power-saving guidelines issued
Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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