LG 31mu97 User Manual

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y To use the 
True Color Pro  function, you must 
purchase the supported calibrator.
 
y For details on supported calibrators and 
graphics cards, see the 
True Color Pro user 
guide.
 
y If you have changed the input port, it is recom
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mend that you calibrate the monitor's picture 
quality again.
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y When you run Screen Split, the Screen Split 
icon [
] appears in the system tray at the 
bottom right of the PC screen. 
 
y Right-click the Screen Split icon and select the 
desired layout.
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y When you run the 
True Color Pro software, 
the True Color Pro icon [
] appears in the 
system tray at the right bottom of the PC 
screen.
 
y Right-click the 
True Color Pro icon and 
select Start Program to start the program.
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y Once you have completed the monitor calibra
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tion with the  True Color Pro  software, remove 
the calibrator from the monitor and store it at 
room temperature away from direct sunlight or 
put it in the box. 
- If the calibrator's measuring part is exposed 
to direct sunlight for a long time, this may 
cause damage to the calibrator. 
- Do not store it in an environment with too 
low/high temperature and high humidity.
 
y If any third-party calibration application is 
already installed on your PC, the image quality 
may be affected by a conflict between the two 
applications. For the best performance, it is 
recommended to uninstall the other calibration 
application.
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activating the Main Menu
1  Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
2  Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options.
3  Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu.
Joystick button
buttonMenu statusDescription
Main menu disabledEnables the main menu. 
Main menu enabledExits the main menu.(Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.)
◄
Main menu disabledAdjusts the monitor volume level.
Main menu enabledEnters the menu features.
►
Main menu disabledAdjusts the monitor volume level.
Main menu enabledEnters the PBP feature.
▲
Main menu disabledEnables the main menu.
Main menu enabledEnters the Picture Mode feature.
▼
Main menu disabledEnables the main menu.
Main menu enabledTurns off the monitor.
 
Main Menu features
 long press: Monitor off
Picture ModeExit
Menu
PbP
Monitor off
Main MenuDescription
MenuConfigures the screen settings.
Picture ModeOptimizes the screen for picture mode.
PbPDisplays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
Monitor offTurns off the monitor.
exitExits the main menu.
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User settings
Menu settings
1  To view the osD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the 
Menu.
2  Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right.
3  To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
4  If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. 
 yWhen you enter the menu, instructions on how to use the button will appe\
ar in the bottom right corner 
of the screen.
easy controlfunctionPbPscreensettingsReset
Each option is described below.
MenuDescription
easy controlbrightnessAdjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.Contrast
VolumeAdjusts the volume level.
 
y You can adjust Mute/ Unmute by moving the joystick button to ▼ in the Volume 
menu.
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InputSelects the input mode.
RatioAdjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
functionAdjusts MaxxAudio, Picture Mode, Dual Color Space, and SUPER ENERGY SAVING.
PbPPbPDisplays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
screenPictureAdjusts the Sharpness, Black level, and Response Time of the screen.
ColorAdjusts Gamma, Color Temperature, Red, Green, Blue, and Six Color.
settingsAdjusts Language, Power LED, Automatic Standby, DisplayPort 1.2, and OSD Lock.
ResetRestores the default settings.
◄exitExits the OSD menu.
 yYour monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. 
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Ratio
1  To view the osD menu, press the joystick button at the  
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2  Go to easy control > Ratio by moving the joystick.
3  Configure the options following the instructions that appear 
in the bottom right corner.
4  To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 
the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5  If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ 
until you exit.
Each option is described below.
Menu > easy control > RatioDescription
WideDisplays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input.
originalDisplays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input.
1:1The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
 
y The display may look the same for Wide, Original, and 1:1 options at the\
 recommended resolution. 
 
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Recommended resolution for mDP (Mini DisplayPort) and DP (DisplayPort)  4096 x 2160
 
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Recommended resolution for HDMI 3840 x 2160
 
y The ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal.
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easy control
easy control brightness
100>
Contrast70>
function
Volume
30>
Input
HDMI1>
PbPRatio
Wide>
screen
settings
Reset
▲/▼: Move
 / ►: OK ◄: Back
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function
1  To view the osD menu, press the joystick button at the  
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2  Go to function by moving the joystick.
3  Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 
the bottom right corner.
4  To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 
the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5  If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ 
until you exit.
Each option is described below.
Menu > functionDescription
MaxxaudioMaxxaudioonMaxxAudio® by Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award® is a suite of studio-quality sound tools for a superior listening experience.
offDisables the MaxxAudio function.
Maxxaudio settingsThe user can set the sound quality manually.
MaxxbassBass Enhancement.
MaxxTrebleTreble Enhancement.
MaxxDialogDialog Enhancement.
Maxx3DEnhances the three dimensional effect of the sound.
ResetReturns the sound quality to the default settings.
Midnight ModeLets you enjoy rich and full sound at a low volume.
function
easy controlMaxxaudio
>
Picture Mode
Custom>
functionDual Color space
off>
sUPeR eneRGY saVInG low>
PbP
screen
settings
Reset
▲/▼: Move
 / ►: OK ◄: Back
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Menu > functionDescription
Picture ModeCustomAllows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted.
sRGbA standard RGB color space for the monitor and printer.
adobeRGbA much larger color space than sRGB. This option is suitable for printing pictures.
DCM sim.Optimizes the screen for viewing X-ray images. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.
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y This product has been approved as an IT device and not as a 
medical device. It is intended for office use only. (It may be used for 
education and reference purposes but not for medical diagnosis.)
DCI-P3 sim.Suitable for watching digital videos.
ReaderOptimizes the screen for viewing documents.You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.
Calibration 1Adjusts to the last calibrated screen.
Calibration 2Adjusts to the previously calibrated screen.
Dual Color spaceoffDisables the Dual Color Space function.
sRGbSets the sRGB Picture Mode on the left of the screen.
adobeRGbSets the Adobe Picture Mode on the left of the screen.
DCI-P3 sim.Sets the DCI-P3 Sim. Picture Mode on the left of the screen.
Calibration 1Sets the Calibration 1 Picture Mode on the left of the screen.
Calibration 2Sets the Calibration 2 Picture Mode on the left of the screen.
sUPeR eneRGY  sa
VInGConserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm
HighSaves energy using the high-efficiency SUPER ENERGY SAVING feature.
lowSaves energy using the low-efficiency SUPER ENERGY SAVING feature.
offDisables the SUPER ENERGY SAVING feature.
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 ySaving Data depends on the Panel. These values vary by panel and vendor. If option of SUPER  
ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend upon source.
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PbP
1  To view the osD menu, press the joystick button at the  
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2  Go to PbP by moving the joystick.
3  Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 
the bottom right corner.
4  To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 
the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5  If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ 
until you exit.
Each option is described below.
Menu > PbPDescription
PbPDisplays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
PbP Connectionsub screen (Right)
HDMI 1HDMI 2(Mini) DisplayPort
Main screen(left)
HDMI 1-OX
HDMI 2O-X
(Mini) DisplayPortOO-
InputMainSelects the video signal input of the main screen.
subSelects the video signal input of the sub screen.
audioChanges the audio output in PBP mode. 
swapToggles between the main screen and sub screen in PBP mode.
sub fullConverts the sub screen in PBP mode to wide screen.
RatioAdjusts the aspect ratio of the main screen or sub screen.
MainWideDisplays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input. 
originalDisplays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.
subWideDisplays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
originalDisplays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.
 
y When the PBP mode is Off, Input, Audio, Swap, Sub Full, and Ratio menus become disabled. The  
Main/Sub options for Ratio become disabled if there is no signal.
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PbP
easy control PbP
off
>
Input>
functionaudio
HDMI1>
swap
PbPsub fullRatio>
screen
settings
Reset PbP Preview
HDMI1
▲/▼: Move / ►: OK◄: Back
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Picture
1  To view the osD menu, press the joystick button at the  
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2  Go to screen > Picture by moving the joystick.
3  Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 
the bottom right corner.
4  To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 
the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5  If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ 
until you exit.
Each option is described below.
Menu > screen > PictureDescription
sUPeR ResolUTIon+With the picture improvement technology that minimizes the degradation o\
f the picture quality due to enlargement (e.g. blurred focus or unsharpened edges), \
the resolution is not compromised, even when the images are enlarged, which guarantees a clear\
 image.
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y Because this is a function to increase the sharpness of low resolution p\
ictures, it 
is not recommended to use the function for normal text or for desktop ic\
ons. 
 
Doing so may result in unnecessarily high sharpness.
sharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the screen.
black levelSets the offset level (for HDMI only).•	offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monit\
or can  display.
HighThe picture of the screen gets brighter.
lowThe picture of the screen gets darker.
DfCAdjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Picture
easy control sUPeR ResolUTIon+
off
>
sharpness5>
functionblack level
High>
DfC on>
PbPUniformity
off>
Response TimeMiddle>
screen
settings
Reset
▲/▼: Move
 / ►: OK ◄: Back
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Menu > screen > PictureDescription
Uniformity Adjusts uniformity of the image.
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y The Uniformity menu is activated only in Custom, sRGB, and Adobe RGB modes. 
Enabling Uniformity may reduce the overall brightness of the image.
Response TimeSets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the sc\
reen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Middle. For a f\
ast-moving  picture, it is recommended that you use high.Setting to High may cause image sticking.
HighSets the response time to High.
MiddleSets the response time to Middle.
lowSets the response time to Low.
offDoes not use the response time improvement feature.
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Color
1  To view the osD menu, press the joystick button at the  
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
2  Go to screen > Color by moving the joystick.
3  Configure the options following the instructions that appear in 
the bottom right corner.
4  To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move 
the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
5  If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ 
until you exit.
Each option is described below.
Menu > screen > ColorDescription
GammaGamma settings: When using 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 and 2.6 monitor settings, higher gamma settings mean a brighter image is displayed and vice versa.
Color TempManualAdjusts the color temperature in 500K increments.(Note that 9300K is supported instead of 9500K.)
CustomThe user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization.
RedYou can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Green
blue
six ColorMeets the user requirements for colors by adjusting the hue and saturati\
on of the six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow) and then saving the settings.
HueAdjusts the tone of the screen colors.
saturationAdjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, the less satu-rated and brighter the colors become. The higher the value, the more saturated and darker the colors become.
ResetReturns color to the default settings.
Color
easy controlGamma
2.2
>
Color Temp6500>
functionRed
50>
Green50>
PbPblue
50>
six Color>
screen
Reset>
settings
Reset
▲/▼: Move
 / ►: OK ◄: Back
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