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[LG Monitor Screen] The screen looks darker if you look at it from the side.

Troubleshooting

Visual angle: Refers to the maximal side angle at which you can see the screen properly on the display device.

Causes and Symptoms

  • The screen looks darker(blurry) depending on the viewing angle.

Pros and cons for each panel type

  • IPS characteristics: Visual angle(178 deg) wide, worse light leaks compared to TN
  • TN characteristics: Visual angle(160 deg) worse than IPS, less light leaks
  • VA characteristics: Visual angle(178 deg), much better contrast ratio than IPS, good response time, poor black and R colors
Pros and cons for each panel type

Try this

Did you adjust the screen angle?

➔ For comfortable watching experiences, you can adjust the monitor angle in the range of -5° and 15° for the screen height and front/rear.

※ Screen control methods and angle/height vary depending on the product, so, for more details, see the user manual.

Adjusting the Stand Height, Adjusting the Angle
Adjusting the Stand Height
1. Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position.
2. Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.
Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches)
Adjusting the Angle
1. Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position.
2. 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.
Adjust the screen position to prevent the generation of reflection lights.
Correct position
Fix the monitor and its position to make sure you can watch it at the best visual angle(D).
Adjust the screen position to prevent the generation of reflection lights.
Make sure to maintain the levelness of your arms and place your hands gently on top of the board.

※ If you still experience the same issue after following the steps above, have your monitor checked by an LG Electronics service technician.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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