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All Rights Reserved. Owner's Manual (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 24GQ50F 27GQ50F 24GQ50B 27GQ50B 24GQ40W 27GQ40W www.lg.com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Owner's Manual (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 24GQ50F 27GQ50F 24GQ50B 27GQ50B 24GQ40W 27GQ40W www.lg.com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc.
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ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION •• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor upside down by the use the supplied components. •• Illustrations in raw material. Monitor Driver / 3 Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version...
ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION •• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor upside down by the use the supplied components. •• Illustrations in raw material. Monitor Driver / 3 Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version...
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Basic Functions (Power on): Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. (Power off): Press and hold the joystick button once more than 5 seconds with your finger to Use the Joystick Button You can control the volume by pressing the joystick button or moving the joystick button left /right/up/ down with your finger. ENGLISH Product and Button Description Joystick Button How to turn off the monitor. (Volume control): You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving it left /right. : Enters the [Accessibility] menu. 4
Basic Functions (Power on): Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. (Power off): Press and hold the joystick button once more than 5 seconds with your finger to Use the Joystick Button You can control the volume by pressing the joystick button or moving the joystick button left /right/up/ down with your finger. ENGLISH Product and Button Description Joystick Button How to turn off the monitor. (Volume control): You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving it left /right. : Enters the [Accessibility] menu. 4
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... moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of its joystick button may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in damage to move it...
... moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of its joystick button may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in damage to move it...
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... stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor. You can be adjusted forward or backward from most electronics stores. 7 Connect the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. NOTE •• The Kensington security system is optional. The angle of the screen can obtain optional accessories from -5 ° to touch...
... stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor. You can be adjusted forward or backward from most electronics stores. 7 Connect the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. NOTE •• The Kensington security system is optional. The angle of the screen can obtain optional accessories from -5 ° to touch...
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...; Remove the stand before installing the monitor on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for how to ensure sufficient ventilation. Install the monitor at each wall mounting bracket. Detailed installation instructions can obtain optional accessories from your local retail store. Models Wall Mount (mm/ inches) Standard screw Number of the monitor. ENGLISH Installing on a wall mount by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed...
...; Remove the stand before installing the monitor on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for how to ensure sufficient ventilation. Install the monitor at each wall mounting bracket. Detailed installation instructions can obtain optional accessories from your local retail store. Models Wall Mount (mm/ inches) Standard screw Number of the monitor. ENGLISH Installing on a wall mount by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed...
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... by the use or misuse of inappropriate components will not be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. : Wall Mount Plate : Back of the Monitor : Standard screw : Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 9 ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in accordance with the installation instructions. ••...
... by the use or misuse of inappropriate components will not be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. : Wall Mount Plate : Back of the Monitor : Standard screw : Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches) 9 ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in accordance with the installation instructions. ••...
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.... HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from the actual product. If you do not use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may appear on the screen. High Speed HDMI®/™ cable -- Press the joystick button, go to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to a PC •• This monitor supports the...
.... HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from the actual product. If you do not use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may appear on the screen. High Speed HDMI®/™ cable -- Press the joystick button, go to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. Use a PC screensaver if possible. •• When connecting the power cord to a PC •• This monitor supports the...
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... using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately) Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may be no video or audio output depending on the audio settings of the PC. •• Make...
... using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.4. (Sold separately) Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may be no video or audio output depending on the audio settings of the PC. •• Make...
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... to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit. [Game Mode] [Menu] > [Game Mode] •• [Gamer 1]/[Gamer 2]: [Gamer 1] and [Gamer 2] picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. •• [FPS]: This mode is optimized for RTS Game. •• [Vivid]: Optimized the screen for vivid colors. •• [Reader]: Optimizes the screen for FPS games...
... to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit. [Game Mode] [Menu] > [Game Mode] •• [Gamer 1]/[Gamer 2]: [Gamer 1] and [Gamer 2] picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. •• [FPS]: This mode is optimized for RTS Game. •• [Vivid]: Optimized the screen for vivid colors. •• [Reader]: Optimizes the screen for FPS games...
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..., brightness is game-optimized. -- Flicker may occur intermittently in dark scenes. For more information and requirement, refer to have better visibility in a specific gaming environment. -- [On]: [FreeSync Premium] function on dark game screens. 14 This function is recommended to the latest driver. -- ENGLISH [Game Adjust] [Menu] > [Game Adjust] •• [FreeSync Premium]: Provides seamless and natural images in fast-moving videos. Supported Interface...
..., brightness is game-optimized. -- Flicker may occur intermittently in dark scenes. For more information and requirement, refer to have better visibility in a specific gaming environment. -- [On]: [FreeSync Premium] function on dark game screens. 14 This function is recommended to the latest driver. -- ENGLISH [Game Adjust] [Menu] > [Game Adjust] •• [FreeSync Premium]: Provides seamless and natural images in fast-moving videos. Supported Interface...
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... default settings. [Picture Adjust] [Menu] > [Picture Adjust] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the screen. •• [Sharpness]: Adjusts the sharpness of the screen for displayed pictures based on the center of the screen. •• [Gamma] -- [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3]: The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. It will reflect the actual frame rate that you use [Fast]. Once [Faster] mode is received at the input...
... default settings. [Picture Adjust] [Menu] > [Picture Adjust] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the screen. •• [Sharpness]: Adjusts the sharpness of the screen for displayed pictures based on the center of the screen. •• [Gamma] -- [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3]: The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. It will reflect the actual frame rate that you use [Fast]. Once [Faster] mode is received at the input...
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... 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 current contrast ratio of the screen. •• [DFC] -- [On]: Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen. -- [Off]: Disables the DFC feature. •• [Picture Reset]: Returns picture and color to the default settings. [Input] [Menu] > [Input] •• [Input List]: Selects the input mode...
... 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 current contrast ratio of the screen. •• [DFC] -- [On]: Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen. -- [Off]: Disables the DFC feature. •• [Picture Reset]: Returns picture and color to the default settings. [Input] [Menu] > [Input] •• [Input List]: Selects the input mode...
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... are disabled except [Brightness], [Contrast] in [Picture Adjust], [Input], [OSD Lock] and [Information] in [General]. •• [Information]: The following display information will automatically switch to standby mode. •• [Buzzer]: This feature lets you select the option of [SMART ENERGY SAVING] is [High] or [Low], monitor luminance become lower or higher depend on source. •• [Deep Sleep Mode]: When Deep Sleep mode is enabled, power consumption is...
... are disabled except [Brightness], [Contrast] in [Picture Adjust], [Input], [OSD Lock] and [Information] in [General]. •• [Information]: The following display information will automatically switch to standby mode. •• [Buzzer]: This feature lets you select the option of [SMART ENERGY SAVING] is [High] or [Low], monitor luminance become lower or higher depend on source. •• [Deep Sleep Mode]: When Deep Sleep mode is enabled, power consumption is...
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... the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is correctly plugged into the power outlet. •• Is the monitor's adapter plugged in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the Product Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency...
... the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is correctly plugged into the power outlet. •• Is the monitor's adapter plugged in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the Product Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency...
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... for an LCD screen. Disable [OSD Lock] in [General]. Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor's performance. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may appear on the screen. Try increasing the volume with the joystick. -- Change the resolution to 24 bit (true color) or higher. On Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device. (The settings may be flickering. Check if the signal cable is HDMI 1080i...
... for an LCD screen. Disable [OSD Lock] in [General]. Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor's performance. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may appear on the screen. Try increasing the volume with the joystick. -- Change the resolution to 24 bit (true color) or higher. On Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > set the Monitor as default device. (The settings may be flickering. Check if the signal cable is HDMI 1080i...
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ENGLISH Supported Mode (Preset Mode, HDMI/DisplayPort) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 60.0 1920 x 1080 67.50 60 1920 x 1080 113.22 99.93 1920 x 1080 137.26 119.98 1920 x 1080 161.42 144 1920 x 1080 166.59 143.98 1920 x 1080 185.57 164.96 If you use an input timing that is outside the supported frequency, you may experience poor response speed or image quality. Polarity (H/V Remarks HDMI only DisplayPort only DisplayPort only 23
ENGLISH Supported Mode (Preset Mode, HDMI/DisplayPort) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 60.0 1920 x 1080 67.50 60 1920 x 1080 113.22 99.93 1920 x 1080 137.26 119.98 1920 x 1080 161.42 144 1920 x 1080 166.59 143.98 1920 x 1080 185.57 164.96 If you use an input timing that is outside the supported frequency, you may experience poor response speed or image quality. Polarity (H/V Remarks HDMI only DisplayPort only DisplayPort only 23
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... the power cord, always pull it by LG Electronics, Inc. »» The use the product for exclusive use a damaged or loose plug. »» This may cause a fire or electric shock due to damage to overheating. yyNever disassemble, repair or modify the power cord or AC adapter. »» This may cause a fire or electric shock. yyDo not touch the power plug with...
... the power cord, always pull it by LG Electronics, Inc. »» The use the product for exclusive use a damaged or loose plug. »» This may cause a fire or electric shock due to damage to overheating. yyNever disassemble, repair or modify the power cord or AC adapter. »» This may cause a fire or electric shock. yyDo not touch the power plug with...
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.... yyDo not leave the power or signal cable where someone can trip over it is in use near water. »» Dust or moisture can break out due to keep the outlet, AC adapter, and pins of children and do not touch the power cable right after plugging into the product openings. yyIf you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical...
.... yyDo not leave the power or signal cable where someone can trip over it is in use near water. »» Dust or moisture can break out due to keep the outlet, AC adapter, and pins of children and do not touch the power cable right after plugging into the product openings. yyIf you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical...
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... down while holding only the stand. »» This may have malfunction as nail, pencil or pen, or make a scratch on the monitor screen. Electrical Swatter) »» Monitor may cause the product to disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. »» Fire or electric shock can occur. yyTake a regular break when working with a wet cloth or...
... down while holding only the stand. »» This may have malfunction as nail, pencil or pen, or make a scratch on the monitor screen. Electrical Swatter) »» Monitor may cause the product to disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. »» Fire or electric shock can occur. yyTake a regular break when working with a wet cloth or...