LG 34UC97, 34UC97C User Guide

OWNER'S MANUAL

IPS LED MONITOR LED MONITOR*

* LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

Please read the safety information carefully before using the product.

34UC97 34UC97C

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 LICENSE

4 ASSEMBLING AND

4 Product Composition

5 Product and Button Description

5 - How to Use the Joystick Button

6 - Input Connector

7 Moving and Lifting the Monitor

8 Installing the Monitor

8 - Assembling the Stand

9 - Installing on a Table

10 - Tidying up Cables

10 - Adjusting the Angle

11 - Using the Kensington Lock

11 - Installing on the Wall

13 - Installing the Wall Mount Bracket

14 USING THE MONITOR

14 Connecting to a PC

14 - HDMI Connection

15 - DisplayPort Connection

15 - Thunderbolt ( ) Connection

16 Connecting AV Devices

16 - HDMI Connection

16 Connecting Peripherals

16 - USB Cable connection - PC

17 - Connecting Headphones

PREPARING

18 USER SETTINGS

18 Activating the Main Menu

18 - Main Menu Features

19 User Settings

19 - Menu Settings

20 - Ratio

21 - Function

22 - PBP

24 - Picture

25 - Color

26 - Settings

27 - Reset

28 TROUBLESHOOTING

30 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

32 Factory Support Mode

32 HDMI Timing (Video)

32 Power LED

33 PROPER POSTURE

33 Proper Posture for Using the Monitor

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, DisplayPort compliance logo and DisplayPort compliance logo for dual-mode source devices are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

MaxxAudio and additional MAXX trademarks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Waves Audio Ltd.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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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 any missing components, contact the retailer where you purchased the product. Note that the product and related components may look different from those shown here.

CD (Owner's Manual /

Software/ Guides) / Cards

DisplayPort Cable Stand Body Stand Base

Power cord AC/DC Adapter HDMI cable

4 Screws

(M4 x L10)

Screw Cover Input connector cover

Wall mount bracket (Varies depending upon your country or model.)

CAUTION

yAlways use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. yThe product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of unauthorized components. yIt is recommend that use the supplied components. yIf you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image

noises.

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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Product and Button Description

Joystick Button Power LED

yOn Power on yOff Power off

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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

NOTE

yThe joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor. yBefore turning on the monitor, please make sure that the DC switch on the rear side of product is On.

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.

Input Connector

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34UC97

DC-IN

(19 V )

34UC97C

DC-IN

(19 V )

H/P

DC switch

HDMI IN 1

HDMI IN 2

DP-IN

USB UP USB IN 1

5 V 1.1 A

USB IN 2

5 V 1.1 A

USB IN 2

5 V 1.1 A

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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.

yPlace the monitor in the original box or pack-

ing material before attempting to move it.

yBefore moving or lifting the monitor, discon-

nect the power cord and all other cables.

yHold the bottom and side of the monitor frame

firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

CAUTION

yAvoid 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.

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 toward you to prevent it from being scratched.

yWhen transporting the monitor, do not expose

the monitor to shock 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

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Assembling the Stand

Stand Body

Stand Base

CAUTION

yTo protect the screen, place the screen face

down on the screen pad which is inside the box.

Stand Hinge

Screw Cover

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Input connector cover

CAUTION

yIllustrations in this document represent typi-

cal procedures, so they may look different from the actual product.

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.

yBe careful not to hurt your hand on the edges

of the screw covers.

yDo 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.

yWhen lifting or moving the monitor, do not

touch the monitor screen. The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it.

Installing on a Table

Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an

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

10 cm

Connect the power adapter to the monitor and

then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

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NOTE

yYou can disassemble the stand in the

reverse order of the assembly.

Press the joystick button on the bottom of the

monitor to turn on the monitor.

CAUTION

yUnplug the power cord before moving or

installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.

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Tidying up Cables

Arrange the cables using the input connector cover as shown in the illustration.

Cautions When Connecting Power Cord

100-240 V ~

yMake sure to use the power cord that is pro-

vided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power outlet.

yIf you need another power cord, please con-

tact your local dealer or the nearest retail store.

Adjusting the Angle

Place the monitor mounted on the stand base

in an upright position. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of

the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience.

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FrontRear

WARNING

yTo avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting

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

yBe careful not to touch or press the screen

area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.

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Using the Kensington Lock

The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the monitor. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com.

Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable.

Installing on the Wall

Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket.

10 cm

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 the monitor and to the wall.

10 cm

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NOTE

yThe Kensington security system is optional.

You can obtain optional accessories from most electronics stores.

If you use screws longer than the standard

length, it may damage the inside of the product.

A non-VESA standard screw may damage the

product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of non-standard screws.

Wall Mount (A x B) 100 x 100 Stand Screw M4 x L10 Required Screws 4 Wall Mount Plate

(Optional)

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