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All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (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. 26WQ500 29WQ500/29WQ50T 34WQ500 www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc.
All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (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. 26WQ500 29WQ500/29WQ50T 34WQ500 www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc.
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... the base. ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION •• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not be image problems. •• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Installation Priority Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Dual Controller Optional...
... the base. ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION •• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not be image problems. •• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Installation Priority Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Dual Controller Optional...
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.... CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- Power off Press and hold the panel itself. •• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• If you...
.... CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- Power off Press and hold the panel itself. •• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. •• If you...
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... the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience. ENGLISH Installing on...
... the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience. ENGLISH Installing on...
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... stand attachment in reverse. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Detailed installation instructions can obtain optional accessories from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.94 inches) of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide...
... stand attachment in reverse. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Detailed installation instructions can obtain optional accessories from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.94 inches) of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide...
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.... •• The length of the monitor. ENGLISH To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the user manual for each installed screw must be covered by the product warranty. •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that the wall mounting bracket is optional. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the monitor. Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4...
.... •• The length of the monitor. ENGLISH To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the user manual for each installed screw must be covered by the product warranty. •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that the wall mounting bracket is optional. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the monitor. Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4...
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...;• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to Settings Input, and then select the input option. Press the joystick button, go to the monitor. CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may be no video or audio output depending on the screen. Connecting to...
...;• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to Settings Input, and then select the input option. Press the joystick button, go to the monitor. CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may be no video or audio output depending on the screen. Connecting to...
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Sets the picture mode. Quick Settings Input NOTE •• : On •• : Off Picture General Description 11 Configures the screen settings. Exits the main menu. Turns off the monitor. Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items...
Sets the picture mode. Quick Settings Input NOTE •• : On •• : Off Picture General Description 11 Configures the screen settings. Exits the main menu. Turns off the monitor. Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. 2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items...
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... user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by moving the joystick button to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. NOTE •• You can fine - Cool Sets the screen color to new input when connected. Full Wide Displays the video in the Volume menu. Off Disables Auto Input Switch. 12 ENGLISH Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Color Temp Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of 21:9. When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to a bluish tone. Warm Sets the screen...
... user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by moving the joystick button to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. NOTE •• You can fine - Cool Sets the screen color to new input when connected. Full Wide Displays the video in the Volume menu. Off Disables Auto Input Switch. 12 ENGLISH Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Color Temp Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of 21:9. When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to a bluish tone. Warm Sets the screen...
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... range. Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to adjust each element. Optimizes the screen to easily distinguish between red and green. NOTE •• If the Picture Mode is for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. This mode is changed, the screen may flicker or the resolution of a video. It enables users with color weakness to improve the visual effects of your PC screen may be set depends on the Input signal. Optimizes the screen...
... range. Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to adjust each element. Optimizes the screen to easily distinguish between red and green. NOTE •• If the Picture Mode is for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. This mode is changed, the screen may flicker or the resolution of a video. It enables users with color weakness to improve the visual effects of your PC screen may be set depends on the Input signal. Optimizes the screen...
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... color the monitor can display. Off Disables the DFC feature. 14 ENGLISH Settings > Picture Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Black Level DFC Description Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. High Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images. Low Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Best for high-definition video or games. Sets...
... color the monitor can display. Off Disables the DFC feature. 14 ENGLISH Settings > Picture Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Black Level DFC Description Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. High Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images. Low Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Best for high-definition video or games. Sets...
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... vertical frequency of the input signal with that you use the response time improvement feature. On FreeSync function on the content. For a normal environment, it is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on . Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. ENGLISH Settings > Picture...
... vertical frequency of the input signal with that you use the response time improvement feature. On FreeSync function on the content. For a normal environment, it is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on . Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. ENGLISH Settings > Picture...
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... a mark on the center of the screen for the following vertical frequency. (75Hz) Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off or enters energy saving mode, the Crosshair feature is recommended to turn off when you are not using the gaming function. •• Flicker may occur during 1ms Motion Blur Reduction operation. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Game Adjust 1ms Motion Blur Reduction On Description...
... a mark on the center of the screen for the following vertical frequency. (75Hz) Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off or enters energy saving mode, the Crosshair feature is recommended to turn off when you are not using the gaming function. •• Flicker may occur during 1ms Motion Blur Reduction operation. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Game Adjust 1ms Motion Blur Reduction On Description...
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... the colors become . Medium Sets the screen color to the default settings. 17 Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors. Color Temp Set your picture settings? Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors by customization. Mode 4 If you want to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Yes Returns to between a red and blue tone. tune the color temperature. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Color Adjust Picture Reset Description Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 The...
... the colors become . Medium Sets the screen color to the default settings. 17 Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors. Color Temp Set your picture settings? Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors by customization. Mode 4 If you want to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Yes Returns to between a red and blue tone. tune the color temperature. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Color Adjust Picture Reset Description Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 The...
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..., set to the desired language. Low Saves energy using luminance compensation algorithm. ENGLISH General Settings > General Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Power LED Automatic Standby DisplayPort Version OSD Lock Deep Sleep Mode 18 Description Sets the menu screen to 1.4. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. If there is enabled in standby mode while Deep sleep Mode is no operation on . On Enables OSD Lock. NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input, OSD Lock...
..., set to the desired language. Low Saves energy using luminance compensation algorithm. ENGLISH General Settings > General Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Power LED Automatic Standby DisplayPort Version OSD Lock Deep Sleep Mode 18 Description Sets the menu screen to 1.4. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. If there is enabled in standby mode while Deep sleep Mode is no operation on . On Enables OSD Lock. NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input, OSD Lock...
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... of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of this is correctly plugged into the power outlet. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. If this manual to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in the retention of the image. •• To extend the lifetime of the computer or graphics card for an LCD screen. Disable OSD Lock in ? •• Check if the power cord is...
... of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of this is correctly plugged into the power outlet. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. If this manual to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in the retention of the image. •• To extend the lifetime of the computer or graphics card for an LCD screen. Disable OSD Lock in ? •• Check if the power cord is...
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... our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are using. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? •• Be sure...
... our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are using. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? •• Be sure...
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.... ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 635.7 x 385.3 x 211.5 (mm) Without Stand 635.7 x 292.8 x 46.0 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 3.6 (kg) Without Stand 3.1 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 25.0 x 15.1 x 8.3 (inches) 25.0 x 11.5 x 1.8 (inches) 7.9 (lbs) 6.8 (lbs) 23 The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power...
.... ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 635.7 x 385.3 x 211.5 (mm) Without Stand 635.7 x 292.8 x 46.0 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 3.6 (kg) Without Stand 3.1 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 25.0 x 15.1 x 8.3 (inches) 25.0 x 11.5 x 1.8 (inches) 7.9 (lbs) 6.8 (lbs) 23 The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power...
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... monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard. ** The monitor goes to change without notice. ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 688.5 x 406.8 x 223.8 (mm) Without Stand 688.5 x 313.4 x 45.3 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 4.5 (kg) Without Stand 4.0 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 27.1 x 16.0 x 8.8 (inches) 27.1 x 12.3 x 1.7 (inches...
... monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard. ** The monitor goes to change without notice. ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 688.5 x 406.8 x 223.8 (mm) Without Stand 688.5 x 313.4 x 45.3 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 4.5 (kg) Without Stand 4.0 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 27.1 x 16.0 x 8.8 (inches) 27.1 x 12.3 x 1.7 (inches...
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... and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). ** The monitor goes to change without notice. ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 688.5 x 406.8 x 223.8 (mm) Without Stand 688.5 x 313.4 x 45.3 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 4.5 (kg) Without Stand 4.0 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 27.1 x 16.0 x 8.8 (inches...
... and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). ** The monitor goes to change without notice. ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 688.5 x 406.8 x 223.8 (mm) Without Stand 688.5 x 313.4 x 45.3 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 4.5 (kg) Without Stand 4.0 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 27.1 x 16.0 x 8.8 (inches...