Owner's Manual

IPS LED MONITOR

(LED MONITOR*)

*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.

Please read the safety information carefully before using the product.

IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List

34UC79G

www.lg.com
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CONTENTS
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LICENSE----------------------------- 3 USER SETTINGS------------------ 19

-- Activating the Main Menu--------------------- 19
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING-- 4 Main Menu Features
-- User Settings---------------------------------- 20
-- Product Components--------------------------- 4 Menu Settings
-- Supported Drivers and Software--------------- 5 Quick Settings
-- Product and Button Description--------------- 6 Input
How to Use the Joystick Button Picture
Input Connector General
-- Moving and Lifting the Monitor---------------- 8
-- Installing the Monitor -------------------------- 9
Assembling the Stand TROUBLESHOOTING------------- 29
Installing on a Table
Adjusting the Stand Height
‌SPECIFICATIONS----------------- 31
Adjusting the Angle
Tidying up Cables -- Factory Support Mode-- ---------------------- 32
Using the Kensington lock -- HDMI Timing (Video)-------------------------- 32
Detaching the Stand Body -- Power LED------------------------------------- 32
Installing the wall mount plate
Installing on the Wall

USING THE MONITOR------------ 15

-- Connecting to a PC---------------------------- 16
HDMI connection
DisplayPort connection
-- Connecting AV Devices------------------------ 17
HDMI connection
-- Connecting Peripherals------------------------ 17
USB Cable connection
Connecting Headphones
Connecting External Speaker
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LICENSE

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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. 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 Stan-
dards Association.

The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers

Forum, Inc.

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”.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Product Components
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Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are missing com-
ponents, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and components may look
different from those shown here.

CD(Owner's Manual) /
Power Cord AC-DC Adapter HDMI Cable
Card

DisplayPort Cable Cable Holder Mouse Holder

Stand Body Stand Base

CAUTION

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

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The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of unauthorized components.
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It is recommend that use the supplied components.
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If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises.
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NOTE
The components may look different from those illustrated here.
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Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change to
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improve the performance of the product.
To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or an online shopping site, or contact the retailer from
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which you purchased the product.
The power cord provided may differ depending upon the region.
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Supported Drivers and Software

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You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
Drivers and Software Installation Priority 34UC79G
Monitor Driver Recommended O
ASM Driver Required X
OnScreen Control Recommended O
Dual Controller Optional O
True Color Pro Optional X
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Product and Button Description

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Joystick Button
Power LED
yyOn: power is on
yyOff: power is off

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

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

Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the
Power off
monitor.

Volume
◄/► Control
You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right.
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NOTE

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The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
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Input Connector
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Moving and Lifting the Monitor

CAUTION
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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in-

structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched
Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as
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or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regard-
possible.
less of its shape or size. --This may result in damage to the screen or some
of the pixels used to create images.
Place the monitor in the original box or packing
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material before attempting to move it.
Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the
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power cord and all other cables.
Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame
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firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.

If you use the monitor panel without the stand

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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.

When holding the monitor, the screen should face

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toward you to prevent it from being scratched.
When transporting the monitor, do not expose the
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monitor to shock or excessive vibration.
When moving the monitor, keep it upright and
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never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways.
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Installing the Monitor 3

Cable Holder

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Assembling the Stand * Assemble the Cable Holder.
1 Stand Body

Stand Base

CAUTION
To protect the screen, place the screen face down
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on the screen pad which is inside the box.

or

2
Stand Hinge
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4
CAUTION
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Illustrations in this document represent typical

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procedures, so they may look different from the
actual product.
Applying excessive force when tightening screws
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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
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holding the base. This may cause the monitor
to fall off the stand and could result in personal
injury.
5 When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch
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the monitor screen. The force applied to the
monitor screen may cause damage to it.

NOTE
Press the stand until the button reaches the top.
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Installing on a Table
2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then

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1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm
away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.

100 mm
100 mm 3
100 mm
100 mm

3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the

monitor to turn on the monitor.

CAUTION
Unplug the power cord before moving or installing
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the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.

Cautions When Connecting Power Cord

100-240 V ~

Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in

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the product package and connect it to a grounded
power outlet.
If you need another power cord, please contact
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your local dealer or the nearest retail store.
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Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle

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1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an
upright position. upright position.
2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen.
The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or
backward from -5° to 20° for a comfortable viewing
experience.
20° -5°

Rear Front
Max 120.0 mm

WARNING

To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the

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

When adjusting the screen height,

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do not place your hand on the
stand body to avoid injury to your
fingers.

Be careful not to touch or press the screen area

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when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
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NOTE Using the Kensington lock

The connector for the Kensington security system is
yyThe left or right side of the monitor head can be

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slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the located at the bottom of the monitor.
horizontal level of the monitor head. For more information on installation and usage, refer to
the Kensington lock owner’s manual or visit the website
at http://www.kensington.com.
Monitor head Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington
security system cable.

Tidying up Cables
Arrange the cables using the cable holder and mouse
holder as shown in the illustration.

Mouse holder

NOTE
The Kensington security system is optional. You can
yy
obtain optional accessories from most electronics
stores.

Cable holder
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Detaching the Stand Body Installing on the Wall

1 Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the Install the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall
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screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft and leave about 100 mm of space at each side of the
cloth. monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed instal-
lation instructions can be obtained from your local retail
2 Remove the stand from the monitor by pressing store. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how
the button on the bottom center of the back of the to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket.
monitor.

100 mm

100 mm
100 mm

100 mm

Installing the wall mount plate To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting
This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor.
plate or other compatible devices. Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed
to the monitor and to the wall.
1 Place the screen face down. To protect the monitor
panel (screen), cover the surface with a soft cloth or
1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it
the monitor protection pad included in the product
may damage the inside of the product.
package.
2 A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product
2 Remove the four screws tightened on the back of the
and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not
monitor.
liable for any accidents relating to the use of non-
3 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and align
standard screws.
it with the screw holes.
4 Tighten the four screws using a screwdriver to fix the
Wall Mount (mm) 100 x 100
plate to the monitor.
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4

NOTE
The wall mount plate is sold separately.
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For more information on installation, refer to the
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wall mount plate’s installation guide.
Be careful not to apply too much force while
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mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause
damage to the screen.
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NOTE USING THE MONITOR

Use the screws specified by VESA standards.
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The wall mount kit includes the installation guide
yy yyThe following instructions are based on the
and all necessary parts. 34UC79G model. Illustrations in this manual may
The wall mounting bracket is optional. You can
yy differ from the actual product.
obtain optional accessories from your local dealer. Press the joystick button, go to Menu → Input, and
The length of the screw may differ for each wall
yy then select the input option.
mounting bracket. Be sure to use the proper
length.
For more information, please refer to the user
CAUTION
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manual for the wall mounting bracket. Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This
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may cause image distortion.
Do not display a still image on the screen for a
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prolonged time. This may cause image retention.
Use a screensaver if possible.
CAUTION
Unplug the power cord before moving or installing
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the monitor to avoid electric shock. NOTE
Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a
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slanted wall may result in the monitor falling use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded
off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized power outlet.
LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area
yy
qualified personnel. where the temperature is low. This is normal.
Applying excessive force when tightening screws
yy Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may appear on
yy
may cause damage to the monitor. Damage the screen. This is normal.
caused in this way will not be covered by the
product warranty.
Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that
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conform to VESA standards. Damage caused by
the use or misuse of inappropriate components
will not be covered by the product warranty.
When measured from the back of the monitor, the
yy
length of each installed screw must be 8 mm or
less.

Wall Mount Plate

Back of the Monitor

Wall Mount Plate

Back of the
Monitor
Screw
Dimensions
: M4 x L10

Max 8 mm
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Connecting to a PC DisplayPort connection

Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC
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This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature.

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*Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC using
a device to your computer without having to the DisplayPort cable as shown in the illustration below.
reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.

HDMI connection
Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC
to the monitor. Connect your PC to the monitor using
the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration below.

DP OUT

NOTE
There may be no video or audio output depending
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on the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC.
Make sure to use the supplied DisplayPort cable of
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the product. Otherwise, this may cause the device
to malfunction.
For using Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to
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DisplayPort) cable, it is recommended that you use
DisplayPort 1.2 cable.

CAUTION

Make sure to use the supplied HDMI cable of the

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product. Otherwise, this may cause the device to
malfunction.
Connecting your PC to the monitor using the HDMI
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cable may cause device compatibility issues.
Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI
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cable may cause compatibility issues.
Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached.
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If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen
may not display or a connection error may occur.
Recommended HDMI cable types
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- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet
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Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals

HDMI connection USB Cable connection

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HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub.
your AV device to the monitor. Connect your AV device To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of
to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the the product to the PC.
illustration below. Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be
controlled from the PC.

(sold separately)

AV
AV

NOTE
Make sure to use the supplied HDMI cable of the
yy (sold separately)
product. Otherwise, this may cause the device to
malfunction.
Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI
yy
cable may cause compatibility issues.
Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached.
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If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen
may not display or a connection error may occur.
Recommended HDMI cable types
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- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/TM Cable with Ethernet
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NOTE Connecting Headphones

Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones
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Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS

yy port. Connect as illustrated.
service pack before using the product.
Peripheral devices are sold separately.
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A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected
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to the USB port.
Quick Charge is available through the USB1 and
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USB2 port.
When the Monitor is gone to Power off, Quick
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Charge is not available.
The charging speed may vary depending on the
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device.
(sold separately)

Connecting External Speaker

(sold separately)
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the lineout port.
Connect as illustrated.

CAUTION
Cautions When Using a USB Device
A USB device with an automatic recognition
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program installed, or that uses its own driver, may
not be recognized.
Some USB devices may not be supported or may
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not work properly.
It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk
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drive with power supplied. (If the power supply NOTE
is not adequate, the USB device may not be
recognized properly.) Peripheral devices are sold separately.
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If you use angled earphones, it may cause a
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problem with connecting another external device
to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use
straight earphones.

Angled Straight

Depending on the audio settings of the PC and

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external device, headphones and speaker functions
may be limited.
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USER SETTINGS

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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

Button Menu Status Description

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
Exits the main menu.
Main menu enabled (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 disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
◄
Main menu enabled Enters the Input feature.
Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.
►
Main menu enabled Enters the Menu features.
Main menu disabled Displays information on the current input.
▲
Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.
Main menu disabled Displays information on the current input.
▼
Main menu enabled Enters the Game features.

Main Menu Features

Main Menu Description

Power Off

Power Off Menu Configures the screen settings.

Game Sets the picture mode for gaming.
Input Exit Menu
Input Sets input mode.
Input Exit Menu
Power Off Turns off the monitor.
Power Off

Exit Exits the main menu.

Game

Input Exit Game Menu

Power Off

Game

Input Exit Menu

Game
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User Settings
Menu Settings
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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.
• • When you enter the menu, instructions on how to use the button will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Quick Settings Input Picture General

Each option is described below.

Menu Description
Quick Settings Brightness
Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Volume Adjusts the volume level.

NOTE
•• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to▼in the Volume menu.
Input Input List Selects the input mode.
Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
Auto Input Switch When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to new input
when connected.
Picture Picture Mode Changes the picture mode to the one optimized for a given feature.
Picture Adjust Adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, SUPER RESOLUTION+, Black Level, and
DFC.
Game Adjust Adjusts the Response Time, FreeSync, Black Stabilizer,1ms Motion Blur Reduction, and
Cross Hair.
Color Adjust Adjusts the Gamma, Color Temp, Red, Green, Blue, and Six Color.
Picture Reset Returns picture to the default settings.
General Sets Language, SMART ENERGY SAVING, Power LED, Automatic Standby, HDMI
Compatibility Mode, DisplayPort 1.2, Quick Charge, OSD Lock, and Reset .
◄ Exit Exits the OSD menu.

CAUTION
•• Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
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Quick Settings Quick Settings

Brightness 100 >

1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the

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Quick Settings Contrast 70 > Quick Settings

bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.

Volume 30 >

2 Go to Quick Settings by moving the joystick.

Input Input

3 Configure the options following the instructions that ap-

pear in the bottom right corner.
4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
Picture Picture

move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.

5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ General General

until you exit.

: Back / : Move / : Ok

Each option is described below.

Menu > Quick Settings Description
Brightness
Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Volume Adjusts the volume level.

NOTE
•• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to▼in the Volume menu.
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Input Quick Settings Input

Brightness 100 >

1 To view the OSD menu, Quick

press joystick button at the
theContrast
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Settings Quick Settings HDMI 1 Quick Se

70 >

bottom of the monitor and then enter

Volume
the Menu. 30 >

2 Go to Input by moving the joystick. Input List HDMI1 >

Input Input Inpu

3 Configure the options following the instructions that ap- Aspect Ratio Full Wide >
pear in the bottom right corner.
Picture Picture Auto Input Switch On > Pictu
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 ◄
General General Gene

until you exit.

: Back / : Move / : Ok : Back / : Move / : Ok

Each option is described below.

Menu > Input Description

Input List Selects the input mode.
Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input.
Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input.
1:1 The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
Cinema1 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9. (at 1080p)
Cinema2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9, including the black box at the bottom for
subtitles. (at 1080p)

NOTE
•• The display may look the same for Full Wide , Original, and 1:1 options at the recommended
resolution (2560 x 1080).
•• There is no 1:1, Cinema1, Cinema2 menu on FreeSync Mode. ( Go to Picture → Game Adjust
→ FreeSync, to set FreeSync On or Off)
Auto Input When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to new input when connected.
Switch
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Settings Picture Input Picture

tness 100 > Picture Mode Custom >

1 To view the OSD menu,Quick Settings the joystick button

press HDMI 1 at the

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ast 70 > Quick Settings Picture Adjust >
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
me 30 > Game Adjust >
2 Go to Picture by moving the joystick.
Input Input List HDMI1 > Input Color Adjust >
3 Configure the options following Aspect
the instructions that ap-
Ratio Full Wide >
pear in the bottom right corner.
Picture Reset

4 To return to the upper menu

Picture
or set other menu items,
Auto Input Switch On > Picture

move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.

5 If you want to exit the OSD
Generalmenu, move the joystick to ◄ General

until you exit.

ack / : Move / : Ok : Back / : Move / : Ok : Back / : Move / : Ok

Each option is described below.

Menu > Picture Description

Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted.
Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.
Photo Optimizes the screen for photos.
Cinema Optimizes the screen for video.
Color This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables users with
Weakness color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors.
FPS Game 1 This mode is optimized for FPS games.
FPS Game 2 It has a higher Black Stabilizer value than FPS Game 1. It is suitable for very dark FPS games.
RTS Game This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
Custom In this mode, users can customize various elements including game-related options.
(Game)

NOTE
yy If the Picture Mode is changed in the DP (DisplayPort) input, the screen may flicker or the resolution of
your PC screen may be affected.

NOTE
yy Depending on the setting of the picture mode, the OSD menu of FreeSync and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction
are disabled. (FPS Game 1, FPS Game 2, RTS Game)however, the following actions will be internally per-
formed.
Picture Mode FreeSync 1ms Motion Blur Reduction
FPS Game 1 Off On
FPS Game 2 On Off
RTS Game On Off
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Menu > Picture Description

Picture Adjust Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
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Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen.

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
SUPER RESOLUTION+ High Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high defini-
tion video or games.
Middle Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the
middle level between the low and high modes. Best for UCC or SD
videos.
Low Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images. Best for still
images or images with less movement.
Off Displays in the most common setting. Disables SUPER RESOLU-
TION+.

NOTE
yy Because this is a function to increase the sharpness of low resolution
pictures, it is not recommended to use the function for normal text or for
desktop icons. Doing so may result in unnecessarily high sharpness.
Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only).
yy Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor
can display.
High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the cur-
rent contrast ratio of the screen.
DFC On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Off Disables the DFC feature.
Game Adjust Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen.
For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Normal. For a fast-
moving picture, it is recommended that you use Fast.
Setting to Fast may cause image sticking.
Fast Sets the response time to Fast.
Normal Sets the response time to Normal.
Slow Sets the response time to Slow.
Off Does not use the response time improvement feature.
FreeSync Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of
the input signal with that of the output signal.

CAUTION
yySupported Interface: DisplayPort.
yySupported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD’s FreeSync is
necessary.
yySupported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest
driver.
yyFor more information and requirement, refer to AMD website at http://
www.amd.com/FreeSync
yyFreeSync and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
On FreeSync function on.
Off FreeSync function off.
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Menu > Picture Description

Game Adjust Black Stabilizer You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes.

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Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the
screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.)
Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and
increases the dynamic contrast on the screen.
1ms Motion Blur On This mode minimizes motion blur in fast-moving videos. To take
Reduction full advantage of this function, select 2560 × 1080 @ 144 Hz
before enabling 1ms Motion Blur Reduction.

This function is available for the following vertical frequency.

(60Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz)
Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off.

NOTE
yy To reduce motion blur, brightness is reduced with backlight control.
yy 1ms Motion Blur Reduction and FreeSync feature can not used at the
same time.
Cross Hair Cross Hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person
Shooter(FPS) games. Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming
environment among four different cross hairs.
yy When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Cross Hair fea-
ture is automatically turned off.
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Menu > Picture Description

Color Adjust Gamma Custom gamma settings: Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2. The higher the gamma value,
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the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the
image becomes.
Color Temp Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization.
Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
Medium Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone.
Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
Red You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Green
Blue
Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors by adjusting the hue and saturation of the six
colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow) and then saving the settings.
Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors.
Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, the
less saturated and brighter the colors become. The higher the value,
the more saturated and darker the colors become.
Picture Reset Returns picture to the default settings.
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e General General

e Mode Custom > Language English >

1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the

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e Adjust > Quick Settings SMART ENERGY SAVING Low >
bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu.
Adjust > Power LED Off >

2 Go to General by moving the joystick.

Adjust > Input Automatic Standby Off >

e Reset
3 Configure the options following the instructions that ap-
pear in the bottom right corner. HDMI Compatibility Mode Off >

4 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, Picture DisplayPort 1.2 Enable >

move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. Quick Charge Off >

5 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ General OSD Lock Off >

until you exit. Reset >

ck / : Move / : Ok : Back / : Move / : Ok

Each option is described below.

Menu > General Description
Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
SMART ENERGY Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.
SAVING High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Power LED Turns the power LED on the front of the monitor On or Off.
On The power LED turns on automatically.
Off The power LED turns off.
Automatic Standby Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of
time. You can set a timer for the auto-off function. (Off, 4 H, 6 H, and 8 H)
HDMI Compatibility HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0.
Mode On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode.
Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode.

NOTE
yy If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound
may not work properly.

DisplayPort 1.2 Enables or disables DisplayPort 1.2.

NOTE
yy Be sure to configure this option according to the DisplayPort version supported by your
graphics card. Set this option to Disable if your graphics card does not support DisplayPort 1.2.
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Menu > General Description

Quick Charge Quick Charge is a feature that rapidly charges the device connected to the USB 3.0 port.
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On Enables Quick Charge.

Off Disables Quick Charge.

NOTE
yy The charging speed may vary depending on the device.

OSD Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus.
On Enables OSD Lock.
Off Disables OSD Lock.

NOTE
yy All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume in Quick Settings, Input and OSD
Lock in General.

Reset Do you want to reset your settings?

No Cancel the reset.
Yes Restores the default settings.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Nothing is displayed on the screen.
Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet.
yy

Is the power LED on? Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
yy
Is the power on and the power LED Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu > Input).
yy
displaying white?
Is the power LED blinking? If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the
yy
keyboard, to switch the display on.
Check if the computer is turned on.
yy
Is the OUT OF RANGE message being This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out
yy
displayed? of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see
the Product Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate
frequency.
Is the No Signal message being This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is
yy
displayed? missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.
The screen may not be displayed DisplayPort 1.2 may not be supported depending upon the Mac product.
yy
properly when configuring DisplayPort Please contact the manufacturer.
1.2 in a Mac product.

The OSD lock message is being displayed.

Are some functions not available when The OSD is locked. Go to Menu > General and set OSD Lock to Off.
yy
you press the Menu button?

The screen retains an image.

Does image sticking occur even when Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the
yy
the monitor is turned off? screen, resulting in the retention of the image.
To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver.
yy

Screen display is unstable and shaky / Images displayed on the monitor leave shadow trails.
Did you select the appropriate If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen
yy
resolution? may be flickering. Change the resolution to 1080P or the recommended
resolution.

NOTE
yy Vertical frequency In order to display an image, the screen must be refreshed dozens of times per second, like a fluorescent
lamp. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by
Hz.
yy Horizontal frequency The time it takes to display one horizontal line is called the horizontal cycle. If 1 is divided by the
horizontal interval, the result is the number of horizontal lines displayed per second. This is called horizontal frequency and is
represented by kHz.
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NOTE

Check if the graphics card’s resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the
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recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Settings in Windows. (The settings may differ
depending on the operating system (OS) you use.)
Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed
yy
screen, a truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions may
yy
not be available depending on the performance of the graphics card. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer
of the computer or graphics card for assistance.
Some graphics cards may not support 2560 x 1080 resolution. If the resolution cannot be displayed, contact the
yy
manufacturer of your graphics card.

The display color is discoloured.

Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control
Does the display appear discol-ored (16 yy
colors)? Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality.(The settings may differ
depending on the operating system (OS) you use.)
Does the display color appear unstable Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or
yy
or monochrome? reinsert the PC's graphics card.
Are there spots on the screen? When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black)
yy
may appear on the screen. This is normal for an LCD screen. It is not an
error, nor is it related to the monitor's performance.

Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display driver? Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com.
yy
Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
yy

No sound from the headphone port or speaker.

Are images displayed using DP Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly.
yy
(DisplayPort) or HDMI input without Try increasing the volume with the joystick.
yy
sound?
Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. On Microsoft
yy
Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set
the Monitor as default device. (The settings may differ depending on the
operating system (OS) you use.)
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‌SPECIFICATIONS

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LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen
Color Depth HDMI 8-bit color is supported.
DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit color is supported.
Pixel Pitch 0.312 mm x 0.310 mm
Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 144 Hz
Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 164 kHz
Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 144 Hz
Synchronization Separate Sync.
Input Connector H/P OUT, HDMI IN 1/2, DP (DisplayPort) IN, USB UP, USB ( ) 1/2, LINE OUT
Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 3.4 A
Power consumption (Typ.) On mode: 45 W Typ. ( ENERGY STAR® standard ) *
49 W Typ. (Typical, USB excluded)(Outgoing condition) **
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
AC/DC adaptor Type DA-65G19, Manufactured by Asian Power Devices Inc.
Or type LCAP39, LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production
Output: 19 V 3.42 A
Environmental Operating Conditions Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Conditions
Humidity Less than 80 %
Storing Conditions Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity Less than 85 %
Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand (mm) 830.5 x 449.5 x 279.7
Without Stand (mm) 830.5 x 370.3 x 75.5
Weight (Without With Stand (kg) 8.6
Packaging) Without Stand (kg) 6.4

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

* The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard.
** The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution).
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Factory Support Mode

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(Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC)

Horizontal Vertical
Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks
Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)
640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60.0 -/-
1024 x 768 97.551 119.989 +/-
1152 x 864 109.756 119.952 +/-
1280 x 720 91.493 119.912 +/-
1280 x 1024 130.035 119.958 +/-
1920 x 1080 83.894 74.973 +/-
1920 x 1080 113.221 99.930 +/-
1920 x 1080 137.26 119.98 +/-
2560 x 1080 68.93 59.94 +/-
2560 x 1080 86.79 74.94 +/-
2560 x 1080 113.24 99.94 +/-
2560 x 1080 135.60 120 +/-
2560 x 1080 162.72 144 +/-

HDMI Timing (Video)

Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical

Remarks
(Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz)

480p 31.47 60
576p 31.25 50
720p 45 60
720p 37.5 50
1080i 28.125 50
1080i 33.75 60
1080p 67.5 60
1080p 56.25 50
1080p 56.25 60 2560 x 1080p
1080p 66 50 2560 x 1080p

Power LED
Mode LED Color
On Mode White (For a few seconds)
Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) White Blinking
Off Mode Off
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