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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

20M47A 27M47H
20M47D 27M47HQ
27M47VQ

www.lg.com
 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS
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3 LICENSE 25 - Color wizard

26 - DUAL DISPLAY
26 - DUAL WEB
4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-
ING 27 TROUBLESHOOTING
4 Unpacking
6 Parts and buttons
7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor 29 ‌SPECIFICATIONS
8 Setting up the Monitor set 33 Preset Modes (Resolution)
8 - Attaching the Stand Base 34 Indicator
8 - Detaching the Stand Base
9 - Mounting on a table
9 - Using the cable holder
35 PROPER POSTURE
11 - Mounting on a wall 35 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

12 USING THE MONITOR SET

12 Connecting to a PC
12 - D-SUB connection
12 - DVI-D connection
12 - HDMI connection
13 Connecting to AV Devices
13 - HDMI connection
14 Connecting to External Devices
14 - Peripheral device connection

15 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
16 Customizing Settings
16 - Menu Settings
18 - Picture
19 - Color
20 - Display
20 - Audio
21 - Others
22 READER Setting
23 FUNC. Setting
23 - SMART ENERGY SAVING
24 - Picture Mode
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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.

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 adjust-
ment to display.
*To make this setting be disabled, change the option to ‘Off’ in OSD menu of “Automatic Standby”.
 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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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.

CD(Owner's Manual) / D-SUB Cable

Card ( This cable is not included in all
countries. )

or
Power Cord AC-DC Adapter
( Depending on the country ) AC-DC Adapter
( Depending on the country )

DVI-D Cable

Stand Body Stand Base

( This cable is not included in all

countries. )

HDMI Cable

( This cable is not included in all

countries. )
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CAUTION

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Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.
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Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.
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NOTE
The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
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Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade
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of product functions.
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Parts and buttons

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Power Indicator
y yLighting On: Turned on
y yLighting Off: Turned off

(Power Button)

Button (See p.15)

Connection panel (See p.12~14)

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Moving and Lifting the Monitor

When holding the monitor, the screen should
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face away from you to prevent it being

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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these

ENG
instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched.
scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans-
portation regardless of its shape or size.

It is advisable to place the monitor in the

yy
original box or packing material before at-
tempting to move it.
Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon-
yy
nect the power cord and all cables.
Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame
yy When moving the monitor, avoid any strong
yy
firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. shock or vibrations to the product.
When moving the monitor, keep it upright,
yy
never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it
sideways.

CAUTION

As far as possible, avoid touching the moni-

yy
tor screen. This may result in damage to the
screen or some of the pixels used to create
images.
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Setting up the Monitor set Detaching the Stand Base

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Attaching the Stand Base 1 Place the Monitor set with the screen side
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down on a flat and cushioned surface.

1 Place the Monitor set with the screen side 2 1 Turn the screw to the left.
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
2 Pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body.
3 Remove two screws and pull out the Stand
CAUTION Body from the monitor set.
Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.

Stand Body
2 1 Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set.
2 Attach the Stand Base.
3 Tighten the screw to the right.

Stand Base

Stand Body

Stand Body
Stand Base

CAUTION

This illustration depicts the general model of

yy
connection. Your monitor may differ from the
items shown in the picture.
Do not carry the product upside down holding
yy
only the stand base. The product may fall
and get damaged or injure your foot.
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Mounting on a table 3 Press (Power) button on the bottom switch

panel to turn the power on.

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1 Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright

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position on a table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall
for proper ventilation.
CAUTION

Unplug the power cord before moving the

Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric
10 cm shock may occur.
10 cm

10 cm
10 cm

Using the cable holder

2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord

to a wall outlet.

Cable holder

or
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WARNING Using the Kensington security system

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When you adjust the angle, do not hold the The Kensington security system connector is
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bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on located at the back of the Monitor set. For more
the following illustration, as may injure your information of installation and using, refer to the
fingers. manual supplied with the Kensington security
system or visit http://www.kensington.com .

Connect the Kensington security system cable

between the Monitor set and a table.

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. NOTE

The Kensington security system is optional.

You can obtain it from most electronics stores.

NOTE
Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.

Front Rear
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Wall Mount (A x B)
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Mounting on a wall
A
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm

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B

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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. CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then

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move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise
10 cm electric shock may occur.
If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or
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10 cm
slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe
10 cm
injury.
10 cm Use only an authorized LG wall mount
yy
and contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.
Do not over tighten the screws as this may
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cause damage to the Monitor set and void
your warranty.
yy 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.
yy Screw length from outer surface of back
cover should be under 8mm.
If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, Wall mount Pad
attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to
the back of the set.
When you install the Monitor set using a wall Back Cover
mounting interface (optional parts), attach it
carefully so it will not drop.
1 If you use screw longer than standard, the moni- Wall mount Pad
tor might be damaged internally. Back Cover
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be
Standard screw
damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible
for it. Max.8mm

Model 20M47A 27M47H NOTE

20M47D 27M47HQ
27M47VQ Use the screws that are listed on the VESA
yy
Wall Mount 75 x 75 100 x 100 standard screw specifications.
(A x B)
The wall mount kit will include an installation
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Standard M4
screw manual and necessary parts.
Number of 4 The wall mount bracket is optional. You can
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screws obtain additional accessories from your local
Wall Mount RW120 dealer.
Plate
The length of screws may differ depending
yy
(Optional)
on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
For more information, refer to the
yy
instructions supplied with the wall mount.
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USING THE MONITOR SET

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Connecting to a PC DVI-D connection

Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.
yy Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to
*Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor
device that users connect to a PC and turn set with a DVI cable as shown in the following
on, without device configuration or user illustrations.
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.

D-SUB

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.

RGB OUT
PC
NOTE

When using a D-Sub signal input cable

yy
connector for Macintosh

Mac adapter
yy
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.
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NOTE Connecting to AV Devices

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yyIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility HDMI connection

ENG
problem.
yyUse a certified cable with the HDMI logo Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV
cable, the screen may not display or a device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as il-
connection error may occur. lustrated below.
yyRecommended HDMI cable types
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet

CAUTION
Connect the signal input cable
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and tighten it by turning the
screws clockwise.
Do not press the screen with
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your finger for a long time as this may
result in temporary distortion on the screen.
Avoid displaying a fixed image on the
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screen for a long period of time to prevent
image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.

NOTE
When you want to use two PC in our Monitor,
yy NOTE
please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/
DVI-D/HDMI) respectively in Monitor set. yyIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold,
yy problem.
the screen may flicker. This is normal. yyUse a certified cable with the HDMI logo
Some red, green, or blue spots may appear
yy attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI
on the screen. This is normal. cable, the screen may not display or a
connection error may occur.
yyRecommended HDMI cable types
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
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Connecting to External Devices Self Image Setting Function

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Peripheral device connection turn the power on. When monitor power is turned
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on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed

Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
headphone ports.

NOTE

"Self Image Setting" Function.

yy
This function provides the user with optimal
NOTE display settings.When the user connects
the monitor for the first time, this function
Peripheral devices are sold separately.
yy automatically adjusts the display to optimal
Cables with angled plugs may have clear-
yy settings for individual input signals.(Only
ance issues, use straight plugs when pos- supported in Analog Mode)
sible. ‘AUTO’ Function.
yy
When you encounter problems such as
blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker
or tilted screen while using the device or
after changing screen resolution, press the
AUTO function button to improve resolution.
(Only supported in Analog Mode)
Angle Type Straight Type

NOTE

Headphones or speakers may not work nor-

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mally, depending on the server PC settings.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

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1 Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set.
2 Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
3 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

MENU READER FUNC. AUTO INPUT EXIT

Monitor set Buttons

Button Description
Accesses the main menus.(See p.16)
OSD Locked/OSD This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so that
Unlocked they cannot be inadvertently changed.
Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. Then OSD
of “OSD Lock” will appear. After that, user can select lock or unlock
by pressing left/right button.
If user selects the “Lock” icon by pressing the “OK” button, the
message “OSD Locked” will appear. Otherwise, “OSD Unlocked”
will appear. After selecting the “Lock”, If you want to change to
Unlock, you can push the “MENU” button for several seconds. The
message “OSD Unlocked” will appear.
Use this button to enter Reader Mode menu. Its function works to display screen as
paper-like picture for Eye comfort.If you want to more information(See p.22).
Use this button to enter SMART ENERGY SAVING , Picture Mode,Color Wizard, DUAL
DISPLAY, DUAL WEB menus.(See p.23~26)
When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR
SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
The best display 20M47A/20M47D: 1600 x 900
mode 27M47H/27M47HQ/27M47VQ:1920 x 1080
You can choose the input signal.
•  When two input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (D-SUB/DVI-D/
HDMI) you want.
•  When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected. The default setting is
D-SUB.
EXIT
EXIT the OSD(On Screen Display).
(Power Button) Turns the power on or off.
Power Indicator The power indicator stays white if the display is running properly (On
Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator blinks
white.
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Customizing Settings
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Menu Settings
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1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set

to display the Menu OSD.

2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼

buttons.

3 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more

option settings.

4 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

Menu Analog Digital HDMI Description
Brightness ● ● ●
To adjust the brightness, contrast of the screen.
Contrast ● ● ●
Response Time
You can set a response time for displayed pictures based on the
27M47HQ 27M47VQ speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended
● ● ●
that you use 'Off'. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that
you use 'High'.

Wide/Original Wide
Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal.

● ● ● Original
Change the input image signal ratio to original.
* This function works only if input resolution is lower than Monitor
set ratio (16:9).
Reset Restore all factory default settings. Press the◄ , ►buttons to reset
● ● ●
immediately.
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Menu > Next Menu Analog Digital HDMI Description

Picture Sharpness ● ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen

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Black Level

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27M47H ● To set offset level
27M47HQ
27M47VQ

Over Scan

27M47H To improve the clarity and stability of the

●
27M47HQ screen
27M47VQ

Color Gamma
● ● ● To customize the color of the screen
Color Temp
Display Horizontal
● To adjust the position of the screen
Vertical
Clock To improve the clarity and stability of the
●
Phase screen
Audio

27M47H Volume ● To adjust the volume

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27M47VQ

Others Language
● ● ●
Power Indicator
Automatic Standby
To customize the screen status for a user's
27M47H ● ● ● operating environment
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27M47VQ

Resolution ●

Analog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input.

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Digital: DVI-D(Digital signal) input.
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HDMI: HDMI(Digital signal) input.
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Picture
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1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set

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to display the Menu OSD.

2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more

option settings.

3 Enter to Picture by pressing the ▼ button.

4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.

5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

Menu > Next Menu > Picture Description

Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen.
Black Level You can set the offset level. If you select 'High', the screen will be bright and if
you select ‘Low’, the screen will be dark.(only for HDMI input)
27M47H * Offset?As the criteria for video signal, it is the darkest screen the monitor can
27M47HQ show.
27M47VQ

Over Scan To select the range of output image for DTV timing in HDMI input.(only for HDMI
input)Recommend overscan function to turn on when connect AV equipment.
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27M47VQ
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Color

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1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set

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to display the Menu OSD.

2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more

option settings.

3 Select Color by pressing the ► button.

4 Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.

6 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

Menu > Next Menu > Color Description

Gamma Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2, Off on
the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma
values display blackish images.
If user don't want adjusted gamma, user can select Gamma off.
Color Temp Custom
• Red:Set your own red color levels.
• Green: Set your own green color levels.
• Blue:Set your own blue color levels.
Select the screen color.
Warm: Set the screen to warm color temperature (more red).
Medium: Set the screen to medium color temperature.
Cool: Set the screen to cool color temperature (more blue).
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Display
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1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set

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to display the Menu OSD.

2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more

option settings.

3 Select Display by pressing the ► button.

4 Enter to Display by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.

6 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

Menu > Next Menu > Display Description

Horizontal To move image left and right.
Vertical To move image up and down.
Clock To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The
horizontal screen size will also change.
Phase To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal
noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.

Audio
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1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display

the Menu OSD.

2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option

settings.

3 Select Audio by pressing the ► button.

4 Enter to Volume by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.
6 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the
up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Audio Description
Volume To adjust the volume of headphone/earphone.(Only for HDMI input)
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Others

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1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set

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to display the Menu OSD.

2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more

option settings.

3 Select Others by pressing the ► button.

4 Enter to Others by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.

6 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

Menu > Next Menu > Others Description
Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
Power Indicator Use this function to set the power indicator on the bottom side of the monitor to On
or Off.If you set Off, it will go off.
If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on.
Automatic Standby The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period.

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27M47VQ

Resolution User can set the desired resolution. The function is enabled only when the screen
resolution on your computer is set to the following, except that the PC output wrong
resolution.
Off, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 1366x768
Off, 1280x960, 1600x900
Off, 1440x900, 1600x900
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READER Setting
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1 Press READER button on the bottom of the Monitor

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set to display the Reader Mode OSD.

2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.

3 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

Each option is explained below.

Reader Mode Description

Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you
want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want
screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
Reader Off It is a mode that reader mode is off.

NOTE

If option of Reader Mode is Reader 1 or Reader 2, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and
SMART ENERGY SAVING and Color Wizard will automatically be Off.
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FUNC. Setting

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SMART ENERGY SAVING

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1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to
display the FUNC. OSD.

2 Enter to SMART ENERGY SAVING by pressing the ▼

button.

3 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.

4 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow
( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

SMART ENERGY SAVING Description

High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function.
Low Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient
function.
Off Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING .

* SMART ENERGY SAVING: Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.

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.
y yIf option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and
Reader Mode and Color Wizard will automatically be Off.
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Picture Mode

1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set

to display the FUNC. OSD.

2 Select Picture Mode by pressing the ► button.

3 Enter to Picture Mode by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.
5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow( )button.

Each option is explained below.

Picture Mode Description
Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu.
Text It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the textworks.
Photo It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view pictures.
Cinema It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos.
Game It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to play a game.

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Picture Mode Description

Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu.
Vivid 1 Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the contrast, brightness, Colour,
Vivid 2 and sharpness.

Standard Adjusts the image for the normal environment.

Cinema It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos.

NOTE

If option of Picture Mode is non-Custom , Reader Mode, SMART ENERGY SAVING and Color Wizard
will automatically be Off.
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Color wizard

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1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the FUNC. OSD.

2 Select Color wizard by pressing the ► button.

3 Enter to Color wizard by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.
5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

Color wizard Description
Off It is a mode that Color Wizard mode is off.
Red weakness It is a mode for user who has inability to see red color. It make color weakness user
can easily distinguish red colors.
Green weakness It is a mode for user who has inability to see green color. It make color weakness user
can easily distinguish green colors.

NOTE
This is subsidiary for color weakness user. Therefore if you feel uncomfortable with the screen, please
yy
turn off this function.
This function can’t distinguish some colors in some images.
yy
If option of Color Wizard is not Off , Reader Mode and SMART ENERGY SAVING will be Off and
yy
Picture Mode will automatically be Custom.
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* Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme.

DUAL DISPLAY
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1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set

to display the FUNC. OSD.

2 Select DUAL DISPLAY by pressing the ► button.

3 Enter to DUAL DISPLAY by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.
5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

DUAL DISPLAY Description
Clone By selecting Clone,user can use secondary monitor as done mode of primary monitor.
Extended By selecting Extended,user can use secondary monitor as extended mode of primary
monitor.
Off If select Off,DUAL DISPLAY is off.

* Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme.

DUAL WEB
1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the FUNC. OSD.

2 Select DUAL WEB by pressing the ► button.

3 Enter to DUAL WEB by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.
5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow ( ) button.

Each option is explained below.

DUAL WEB Description
On Help user to browse web efficiently by dividing in half. Help to arrange and move
windowson screen. Help user to control dividedwindows ratio.
Off If select Off,DUAL WEB is off.

NOTE
When monitor goes to power saving mode with pc saving option-> Pressing any button -> OSD
yy
appear and user should press dual button -> User can bring back to normal mode.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Check the following before calling for service.
No image appears
Is the power cord of the display y y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power
connected? outlet.
Is the power indicator light on? y y Press the Power button.
Is the power indicator flickering? y y If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or
pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen.
y y Try to turn on the PC.
Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" y y This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is
message on the screen? out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the
'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display
again.
Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" y y When the monitor is on "No-Signal" in 5 minutes, the monitor goes to
message on the screen? DPM mode.

Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen?

Do you see “OSD LOCKED” when y y You can secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be
you push MENU button? inadvertently changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time
by pushing the MENU button for several seconds: the message “OSD
UNLOCKED” will appear.

Display image is incorrect

Display Position is incorrect. y y Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to
the ideal setting.
On the screen background, vertical y y Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to
bars or stripes are visible. the ideal setting.
Any horizontal noise appearing in y y Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to
any image or characters are not the ideal setting.
clearly portrayed.
y y Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and adjust the display
to the recommended resolution or adjust the display image to the ideal
setting. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color).
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CAUTION
ENGLISH

Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were
yy
ENG

changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommend resolution.

If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the
yy
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
yy
above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer
or the video card manufacturer.

Display image is incorrect

The screen color is mono or y y Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver
abnormal. to fasten if necessary.
y y Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot.
y y Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel
► Settings.
The screen blinks. y y Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the
recommend resolution.

Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display y y 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 y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.

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The screen is flickering.

Did you select the recommended y y If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz, the screen may
resolution? be flickering. Change the resolution to the recommended resolution
1080P.
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‌SPECIFICATIONS
20M47A 20M47D

ENGLISH
ENG
Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
Pixel Pitch 0.271 mm x 0.262 mm (Pixel Pitch)
Resolution Max 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz
Recommend VESA 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz
Power On Mode : 16 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)*
Consumption Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
Power Input 19 V 0.8 A
AC-DC Adapter Type ADS-40SG-19-3 19025G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPG-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPB-2, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type LCAP21, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26-A, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26-E, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26-I, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26-B, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
OUTPUT: 19 V 1.3 A
Dimensions With Stand 46.3 cm x 38.8 cm x 17.8 cm
(Width x Height x Without Stand 46.3 cm x 28.7 cm x 6.0 cm
Depth)
Weight 2.2 kg
Tilt Range -5° to 20°
Environmental Operating Temperature 10°C to 35 °C
conditions Operating Humidity 10 % to 80 %
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60 °C
Storage Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing
Stand Base Attached ( ), Detached (O)
Power cord Wall-outlet type

Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product
functions.
* 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.
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20M47A 20M47D
ENGLISH
ENG

Sync Input Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● ●

Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ●

56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●

56 Hz to 61 Hz (HDMI)
Input Form Separate Sync. ● ●
Digital ●
Video Input Signal Input 15 pin D-SUB Connector ● ●

DVI-D Connector (Digital) ●

HDMI Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm) ● ●
Digital ●
Plug & Play DDC 2B(Analog) ● ●
DDC 2B(Digital) ●
DDC 2B(HDMI)
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‌SPECIFICATIONS
27M47H 27M47HQ 27M47VQ

ENGLISH
ENG
Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm (Pixel Pitch)
Resolution Max 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Power On Mode : 27 W (ENERGY STAR® standard)*
Consumption Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
Power Input 19 V 1.6 A
AC-DC Adapter Type ADS-40SG-19-3 19032G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPG-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19032GPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type LCAP21A, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26A-A, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26A-E, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26A-I, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP26A-B, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
OUTPUT: 19 V 1.7 A
Dimensions With Stand 64.1 cm x 49.0 cm x 21.2 cm
(Width x Height x Without Stand 64.1 cm x 39.3 cm x 7.1 cm
Depth)
Weight 4.0 kg
Tilt Range -5° to 20°
Environmental Operating Temperature 10°C to 35 °C
conditions Operating Humidity 10 % to 80 %
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60 °C
Storage Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing
Stand Base Attached ( ), Detached (O)
Power cord Wall-outlet type

Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product
functions.
* 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.
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ENGLISH

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ENG

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 ●
(DVI-D)
56 Hz to 61 Hz ● ● ●
(HDMI)
Input Form Separate Sync. ● ● ●
Digital ● ● ●
Video Input Signal Input 15 pin D-SUB ● ● ●
Connector
DVI-D Connector ●
(Digital)
HDMI Connector ● ● ●
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp- ● ● ●
p/ 75 ohm)
Digital ●
Plug & Play DDC 2B(Analog) ● ● ●
DDC 2B(Digital) ●
DDC 2B(HDMI) ● ● ●
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Preset Modes (Resolution)

ENGLISH
D-SUB/DVI-D Timing

ENG
20M47A 20M47D
Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V)
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
720 x 400 31.468 70 -/+
640 x 480 31.469 60 -/-
640 x 480 37.500 75 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60 +/+
800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1024 x 768 60.023 75 +/+
1152 x 864 67.500 75 +/+
1600 x 900 60.000 60 +/+ Recommend Mode

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Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V)
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
720 x 400 31.468 70 -/+
640 x 480 31.469 60 -/-
640 x 480 37.500 75 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60 +/+
800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1024 x 768 60.023 75 +/+
1152 x 864 67.500 75 +/+
1280 x 1024 63.981 60 +/+
1280 x 1024 79.976 75 +/+
1680 x 1050 65.290 60 -/+
1920 x 1080 67.500 60 +/+ Recommend Mode

HDMI Timing

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Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical

HDMI
(Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)

480P 31.50 60 O
576P 31.25 50 O
720P 37.50 50 O
720P 45.00 60 O
1080P 56.25 50 O
O
1080P 67.50 60
Recommend Mode
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Indicator
ENGLISH

Mode LED Color

ENG

On Mode White (Only 15 seconds)

Sleep Mode Blinking White
Off Mode Off
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PROPER POSTURE

ENGLISH
ENG
Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

Adjust the
Monitor set and Adjust the location of the
your posture to Monitor set to avoid it
allow you to view reflecting light.
images at the
optimal viewing
angle.

Place your hands

gently on the
keyboard, keeping
your arms bent at
the elbows and
horizontally outright.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: LG
Model : 20M47A,20M47D,
27M47H,27M47HQ,27M47VQ
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

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.

MODEL

SERIAL