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IPS LED MONITOR MODEL
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IPS LED MONITOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
22MP57A
22MP57D
22MP57HQ
22MP57VQ
22MC57HQ
23MP57A
23MP57D
23MP57H
24MP57HQ
24MP57VQ
24MC57HQ
24MP57D
23MP57HQ
23MP57VQ
27MP57VQ
27MP57HQ
27MP57HT

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
3 LICENSE
4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-
ING
4 Unpacking
6 Parts and buttons
7 - How to Use the Joystick Button
8 Moving and Lifting the Monitor
9 Setting up the Monitor set
9 - Attaching the Stand Base
9 - Detaching the Stand Base
10 - Mounting on a table
11 - Using the cable holder
13 - Mounting on a wall
14 USING THE MONITOR SET
14 Connecting to a PC
14 - D-SUB connection
14 - DVI-D connection
14 - HDMI connection
15 Connecting to AV Devices
15 - HDMI connection
16 Connecting to External Devices
16 - Peripheral device connection
17 INSTALLING THE LG MONI-
TOR SOFTWARE
17 Installing The Screen Split
19 Installing The LG Color Cloning
21 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
22 Customizing settings
22 - Menu Settings
22 - -Quick Settings
24 - -Picture
26 - -General
27 - -Auto Configuration
28 - -Reset
29 - -Picture mode
30 TROUBLESHOOTING
32 SPECIFICATIONS
40 Preset Modes (Resolution)
40 Indicator
41 PROPER POSTURE
41 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

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LICENSE
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.
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”.
22MP57HQ 22MP57VQ 22MC57HQ 23MP57HQ 23MP57VQ 24MP57VQ 24MC57HQ
27MP57VQ
23MP57H 24MP57HQ
27MP57HQ
27MP57HT

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local
dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product
and accessories.
CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card
( Depending on the country )
( Depending on the country )
Power Cord
AC-DC Adapter
AC-DC Adapter
or
D-SUB Cable
( This cable is not included in all
countries. )
DVI-D Cable
( This cable is not included in all
countries. )
Stand Body
Stand Base
HDMI Cable
( This cable is not included in all
countries. )
Cable Holder

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

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Parts and buttons
Connection panel (See p.14~16)
(Joystick Button)
Power Indicator
y
On: power is on
y
Off: power is off
y
The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
NOTE

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

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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.
y
As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen. This may result in damage to the
screen or some of the pixels used to create
images.
y
It is advisable to place the monitor in the
original box or packing material before attempting to move it.
y
Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all cables.
y
Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame
firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.
y
When holding the monitor, the screen should
face away from you to prevent it being
scratched.
y
When moving the monitor, avoid any strong
shock or vibrations to the product.
y
When moving the monitor, keep it upright,
never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it
sideways.
CAUTION

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4
3
Insert the
Cable Holder
.
Attach the
Stand Body
to the monitor set.
Attach the
Stand Base
to
Stand Body
.
Tighten the screw to the right.
Setting up the Monitor set
Attaching the Stand Base
1
Place the Monitor set with the screen side
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.
CAUTION
2
Stand Base
Stand Body
1
2
3
Detaching the Stand Base
1
Place the Monitor set with the screen side
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
1
2
3
4
Stand Base
Stand Base
Stand Body
Stand Body
Turn the screw to the left.
Pull out the
Stand Base
.
Pull out the
Stand Body
from the monitor
set.
Separate the
Cable Holder
.
2
1
2
3
4
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Mounting on a table
1
Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright
position on a table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall
for proper ventilation.
2
Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord
to a wall outlet.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
or
y
Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual
product.
y
Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the stand base. This may cause the monitor to
fall off the stand and could result in personal injury.
y
When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch
the monitor screen. The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it.
y
If you use the monitor panel without the stand
base, its joystick button may cause the moni-tor to
become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to
the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may
cause the joystick button to malfunction.
CAUTION
(19 V )
(19 V )

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Using the cable holder
3
Press the joystick button on the bottom of the
monitor to turn on the monitor.
Unplug the power cord before moving the
Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Cable holder
When you adjust the angle, do not hold the
bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on
the following illustration, as may injure your
fingers.
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.
WARNING

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Using the Kensington security system
The Kensington security system connector is
located at the back of the Monitor set. For more
information of installation and using, refer to the
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.
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.
NOTE
Front Rear
Tilt from +20 to -3 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
NOTE
Front Rear
22MP57A
22MP57D
22MP57HQ
22MP57VQ
23MP57A
23MP57D
23MP57H
24MP57HQ
24MP57VQ
24MP57D
23MP57HQ
23MP57VQ
27MP57VQ
27MP57HQ
27MP57HT
22MC57HQ
24MC57HQ