LG 24GM77 User Guide

OWNER'S MANUAL

LED MONITOR

Please read the safety information carefully before using the product.

LED Monitor Model List

24GM77

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 LICENSE

4 ASSEMBLING AND

PREPARING

4 Product Composition

5 Component and Button Description

6 - How to Use the Joystick Button

7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor

8 Installing the Monitor

8 - Assembling the Stand Base

9 - Detaching the Stand Base

9 - Installing on to a Table

10 - Adjusting the Stand Height

11 - Adjusting the Angle

11 - Tidying Cables

12 - Pivot Feature

13 - Using the Kensington Lock

13 - Detaching the Stand Body

14 - Installing the Wall Mount Plate

14 - Installing on the Wall

16 USING THE MONITOR

16 Connecting to a PC

16 - HDMI Connection

17 - DisplayPort Connection

17 - D-SUB Connection

18 - DVI Connection

18 Connecting AV Devices

18 - HDMI Connection

19 Connecting Peripherals

19 - USB Cable Connection - PC

20 - Headphone Port Connection

21 USER SETTINGS

21 Activating the Main Menu

21 - Main Menu Features

22 User Settings

22 - Menu Settings

23 - Ratio

24 - Function

27 - Picture

29 - Color

30 - Display

31 - Settings

32 - Auto Configuration

33 - Reset

34 TROUBLESHOOTING

36 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

37 Factory Support Mode

(Preset Mode, DisplayPort/D-SUB/DVI-D/

HDMI PC)

37 HDMI Timing (Video)

37 Power LED

38 PROPER POSTURE

38 Proper Posture for Using the Monitor

LICENSE

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LICENSE

Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.

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.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Product Composition

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)

/ Cards

DVI-D Dual Cable D-SUB Cable A-B Type USB 3.0 Cable

Power Cord

Cable Holder /

Screw

Stand Base

or

CAUTION

yAlways use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.
yThe product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of unauthorized components.

NOTE

yThe components may look different from those illustrated here.
yWithout prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this manual are subject to

change to improve the performance of the product.

yTo purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or an online shopping site, or contact the

retailer from which you purchased the product.

yThe power cord provided may differ depending upon the region.

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ST.

GAME

MODE

DAS

MODE

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Component and Button Description

USB 2

5 V 0.9 A

USB 1

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AC-IN

Joystick Button

Power LED

yOn Power on
yOff Power off

Front Side Buttons

Brightness Sensor

DP IN D-SUB IN DVI-D IN HDMI IN 1 USB UPHDMI IN 2

Input Connector

NOTE

yThe Brightness Sensor senses the amount of exterior light so that the processor can make necessary

adjustments to the brightness level to compensate.

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

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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

◀ / ▶

Power on

Power off

Volume

Control

Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the
monitor.

Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off
the monitor.

You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right.

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Moving and Lifting the Monitor

When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these
instructions to prevent the monitor from being
scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans­portation, regardless of its shape or size.

yIt is advisable to place the monitor in the

original box or packing material before
attempting to move it.

yBefore moving or lifting the monitor,

disconnect the power cord and all cables.

yHold the top and bottom of the monitor frame

firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

CAUTION

yAvoid touching the monitor screen as much

as possible. Do not apply pressure.

- This may result in damage to the screen or
some of the pixels used to create images.

yIf you use the monitor panel without the stand

base, its joystick button may cause the moni­tor to become unstable and fall, resulting in
damage to the monitor or human injury. In
addition, this may cause the joystick button to
malfunction.

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yWhen holding the monitor, the screen should

face away from you to prevent it from being
scratched.

yWhen transporting the monitor, do not ex-

pose the monitor to jolts or excessive vibra­tion.

yWhen moving the monitor, keep it upright and

never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it side­ways.

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Installing the Monitor

Assembling the Stand Base

Place the screen face down.

1

Rotate the Stand Body 90˚ counter clockwise.

2

Head

Stand Body

Align the hole on the Stand Base with the

3

Stand Body and push it all the way up.Turn
the screws on the Stand Base to the right.

Stand Base

CAUTION

yTo protect the screen from scratches, cover

the surface with a soft cloth.

yTo avoid scratching the head, make sure that

when rotating the Stand Body, the stand
body does not make contact with the head.

CAUTION

yApplying excessive force when tightening

screws may cause damage to the monitor.
Damage caused in this way will not be cov­ered by the product warranty.

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Detaching the Stand Base

Place the screen face down.

1

CAUTION

yTo protect the screen from scratches, cover

the surface with a soft cloth.

BodyTurn the screws on the Stand Base to the

2

left to detach the Stand Base from the Stand

Body.

Installing on to a Table

Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an

1

upright position.
Place at least 10 cm away from the wall to
ensure sufficient ventilation.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

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CAUTION

yThe components in the illustrations may differ

from the actual product.

yDo not carry the monitor upside down, as this

may cause it to fall off its stand and result in
damage or injury.

yTo avoid damaging the screen when lifting

or moving the monitor, only hold the stand
or the plastic cover. This avoids putting
unnecessary pressure on the screen.

Connect the Power Cord to a wall outlet.

2

Press the (Power) button on the bottom of

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the monitor to turn it on.

CAUTION

yTo avoid the risk of electric shock, disconnect

the Power Cord before moving or installing
the monitor.

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Adjusting the Stand Height

Place the monitor mounted on the stand base

1

in an upright position.

Push the Head downward and pull out the

2

Locking Pin.

Head

Locking pin

Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.

3

CAUTION

yOnce the pin is removed, it is not necessary

to re-insert it to adjust the height.

yProblems with the height or angle adjustment

of the product caused by the attachment of
protective glass in Internet cafes specializing
in gaming will not be covered by the
warranty.

WARNING

yTo avoid injury, do not put

your fingers or hand between
the head and the base when
adjusting the screen's height.

The height can be adjusted up to 100.0 mm.

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100.0 mm

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Adjusting the Angle

Place the monitor in an upright position, mount-

1

ed on the stand base.

Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of

2

the screen can be adjusted forwards or back­wards from -5° to 20° for a comfortable viewing
experience.

-520

Rear Side

WARNING

Front Side

CAUTION

yProblems with the height or angle adjustment

of the product caused by the attachment of
protective glass in Internet cafes specializing
in gaming will not be covered by the
warranty.

Tidying Cables

Use the screw provided to attach the cable

1

holder to the stand body as illustrated.

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yTo avoid injury, do not put your fingers or

hand between the head and the base when
adjusting the screen's angle or height.

yBe careful not to touch or press the screen

area when adjusting the angle of the moni­tor.

Gather and bind the cables with the supplied

2

cable holder.

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Pivot Feature

The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90°
clockwise.

Head

Stand

WARNING

yTo avoid scratching the stand base, make

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

Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the

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figure.

Complete the installation by rotating the

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monitor 90° as shown below.

Raise the monitor to the maximum height.

1

Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction

2

of the arrow as shown in the figure.

NOTE

yAuto Pivot feature of the display is not

supported.

yThe screen can be rotated easily using the

screen pivot shortcut key provided with your
Windows operating system. Note that some
Windows versions may use different settings
for the screen pivot key or may not support
the pivot key at all.

ySupported Windows versions: Windows 7

and Windows 8

yWindows 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 (→)