LG 27GN880-B Owner’s Manual

* LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED

OWNER’S MANUAL

backlights.

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

27GN880

(LED Monitor*)

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LICENSE .......................................3

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

NOTICE INFORMATION ..............4

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4

- Supported Drivers and Software ......................... 5

- Product and Button Description...........................5

How to Use the Joystick Button

- Moving and Lifting the Monitor............................ 6

Installing on a Table

How to fix a clamp

Swivel stand

Pivot Feature

Adjusting the Stand Height

Adjusting the Angle

Using the Kensington Lock

Installing on the Wall

USING THE MONITOR .............. 16

- Connecting to a PC................................................... 17

HDMI Connection

DisplayPort Connection

- Connecting AV Devices ...........................................18

HDMI Connection

- Connecting Peripherals...........................................18

Connecting Headphones

USER SETTINGS ....................... 19

- Activating the Main Menu .................................... 19

Main Menu Features

- User Settings ............................................................... 21

Menu Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 30

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...... 33

- Factory Support Mode............................................ 35

- HDMI Timing (Video) ................................................36

- Power LED ..................................................................... 37

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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 Administrator, Inc.

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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

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NOTICE INFORMATION

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses,
that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.

In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and
copyright notices are available for download.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge
covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media,
shipping, and handling) upon email request to [e-mail].

This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product.
This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

CAUTION

• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance.

• The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of

unauthorized components.

• It is recommended that use the supplied components.

• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there

may be image noises.

• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look

different from the actual product.

• Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when

assembling the product. (Doing so may damage the product.)

• Applying excessive force when tightening screws 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 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 the monitor screen. The force

applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it.

• For wave pattern on appearance, unlike the general method of coating, it’s applied

to added glittering material in raw material.With no peeled-off appearance, it has

good durability. Please use it with confidence because there is no problem in using

the product at all.

NOTE

• The components may look different from those illustrated here.

• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this

manual are subject to change to improve the performance of the product.

• To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or an online shopping

site, or contact the retailer from which you purchased the product.

• The power cord provided may differ depending upon the region.

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You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).

Drivers and Software Installation Priority

Monitor Driver Recommended

Recommended

Product and Button DescriptionSupported Drivers and Software

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How to Use the Joystick Button

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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 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.

You can control the screen’s brightness
by moving the joystick button up/down.

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Power on

Power off

Volume
control

Controls
screen
brightness

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.

• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to

move it.

• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other

cables.

• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

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

from being scratched.

• When transporting the monitor, do not expose the monitor to shock or excessive

vibration.

• When moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on its side or

tilt it sideways.

• Disassemble and reposition the head and stand separately when moving the

monitor.

NOTE

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

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CAUTION

• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible.

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

• Standing the monitor panel up vertically may cause the monitor to fall due to the

joystick and cause damage or injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button
to malfunction.

Installing on a Table

• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor

at least 100mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.

: 100 mm

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CAUTION

• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of

electric shock.

• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and

connect it to a grounded power outlet.

• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest

retail store.

• Make sure the table on which the product is installed is stable and solid. A table

made of fragile materials such as glass may be damaged.

• The monitor may tilt on uneven or slanted tables.

• Installation of the stand may leave a mark on the table.

• Do not hang heavy items such as bags or clothes on the stand.

• Avoid falls by verifying that the table is large enough to support the monitor.

• Make sure to fix the stand firmly on the table.

• When installing the stand on the table, make sure the stand is fully engaged to the

table so that you would not hit your head when you get up.

• Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Allowing the monitor to

contact a wall may injure persons nearby or damage the monitor.

How to fix a clamp

1 After positioning the stand on the table, secure it by turning the handle.

• For tables without a protrusion

- The table should be less than 90mm thick.

Table

≤ 90mm

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How to install on tables with different thickness levels

≤ 40mm

30 ~ 65mm

55 ~ 90mm

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CAUTION

• Stands that are not fully engaged to the table may allow the monitor to wobble or

fall over.

• Make sure the table is solid and stable enough to fully support installation of the

monitor. Tables made of fragile materials such as glass may break.

• For tables with a protrusion

- If the protrusion is located more than 95mm away from the edge of the table,

install the monitor only when a flat protrusion is located between 15mm to
90mm from the edge of the table.

≥ 95mm

≥ 75mm

15mm

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Swivel stand

Swivel 280° and adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.

Pivot Feature

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

Monitor’s head

Table

WARNING

• When using the Pivot function, do not rotate the monitor too fast or with

excessive force. The table may be scratched by contact with the monitor’s head.

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1 Raise the monitor up to the maximum height.

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2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the

figure.

3 Rotate the monitor counter-clockwise as shown in the figure.

4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown in the figure.