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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. All Rights Reserved. OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
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... problem in using the product at distance objects and eye exercises have proven effective on appearance, unlike the general method of unauthorized components. •• It is recommended to the monitor. Please use generic cables not certified by just holding the base. This may look different from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install...
... problem in using the product at distance objects and eye exercises have proven effective on appearance, unlike the general method of unauthorized components. •• It is recommended to the monitor. Please use generic cables not certified by just holding the base. This may look different from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install...
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... not expose the monitor to malfunction. 4 Power off the monitor. / Volume control You can easily control the functions of the pixels used to create images. •• If you to prevent it from you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its side or tilt it . •• Before moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on Press the joystick button once with your finger...
... not expose the monitor to malfunction. 4 Power off the monitor. / Volume control You can easily control the functions of the pixels used to create images. •• If you to prevent it from you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its side or tilt it . •• Before moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on Press the joystick button once with your finger...
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...; to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience. CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it on the table in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor. ENGLISH Installing on a Table •• Lift...
...; to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience. CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it on the table in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor. ENGLISH Installing on a Table •• Lift...
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... wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Connect the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector...
... wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. Connect the monitor to the Kensington lock owner's manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. ENGLISH Using the Kensington Lock The connector...
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... user manual for any accidents relating to the use screws longer than the standard length, it may result in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that the wall mounting bracket is optional. Make sure that conform to the back of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. ENGLISH To install the monitor to a wall...
... user manual for any accidents relating to the use screws longer than the standard length, it may result in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that the wall mounting bracket is optional. Make sure that conform to the back of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. ENGLISH To install the monitor to a wall...
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... monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to Settings Input, and then select the input option. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet DisplayPort Connection (for 29WQ500/34WQ500 only) Transmits digital video and audio signals...
... monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to Settings Input, and then select the input option. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet DisplayPort Connection (for 29WQ500/34WQ500 only) Transmits digital video and audio signals...
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... up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit. ENGLISH Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Picture Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Picture Mode Exit Sets input mode. Sets the picture mode. Quick Settings Input NOTE •• : On ••...
... up/down and left/right to set the options. 3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it. 4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit. ENGLISH Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Picture Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Picture Mode Exit Sets input mode. Sets the picture mode. Quick Settings Input NOTE •• : On ••...
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.... Manual The user can adjust it to the aspect ratio of 21:9, including the black box at the bottom for subtitles. Full Wide Displays the video in the Volume menu. Cinema 2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of the video signal input. Off Disables Auto Input Switch. 12 Medium Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Input Settings > Input Input List Aspect Ratio Auto Input Switch Description Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. ENGLISH Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Color Temp Description Adjusts...
.... Manual The user can adjust it to the aspect ratio of 21:9, including the black box at the bottom for subtitles. Full Wide Displays the video in the Volume menu. Cinema 2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of the video signal input. Off Disables Auto Input Switch. 12 Medium Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Input Settings > Input Input List Aspect Ratio Auto Input Switch Description Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. ENGLISH Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Brightness Contrast Volume Color Temp Description Adjusts...
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... display vivid images. This mode is optimized for FPS games. This mode is changed, the screen may flicker or the resolution of a video. Optimizes the screen to adjust each element. Optimizes the screen for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to easily distinguish between red and green. You can be affected. Optimizes the screen for reading documents. NOTE •• If the Picture Mode is for high dynamic range. ENGLISH Picture...
... display vivid images. This mode is optimized for FPS games. This mode is changed, the screen may flicker or the resolution of a video. Optimizes the screen to adjust each element. Optimizes the screen for users who cannot distinguish between the two colors. Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to easily distinguish between red and green. You can be affected. Optimizes the screen for reading documents. NOTE •• If the Picture Mode is for high dynamic range. ENGLISH Picture...
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... and natural images. Middle Optimizes the screen for still images or images with images at the middle level between the low and high modes. Best for comfortable viewing, with less movement. NOTE •• Because this is not recommended to the screen. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Black Level DFC Description Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Low Optimizes the screen for high-definition video or games. Doing so...
... and natural images. Middle Optimizes the screen for still images or images with images at the middle level between the low and high modes. Best for comfortable viewing, with less movement. NOTE •• Because this is not recommended to the screen. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION+ Black Level DFC Description Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Low Optimizes the screen for high-definition video or games. Doing so...
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... contrast on the content. Fast Sets the response time to normal. Off FreeSync function off. On FreeSync function on the screen. Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that you use Fast. When there is a lot of motion, it is necessary. •• Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver...
... contrast on the content. Fast Sets the response time to normal. Off FreeSync function off. On FreeSync function on the screen. Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that you use Fast. When there is a lot of motion, it is necessary. •• Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver...
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... center of the screen for the following vertical frequency. (75Hz) Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off. Users can not used at the same time. •• This function is game-optimized. •• It is recommended to turn off or enters energy saving mode, the Crosshair feature is available for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Game Adjust 1ms Motion Blur...
... center of the screen for the following vertical frequency. (75Hz) Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off. Users can not used at the same time. •• This function is game-optimized. •• It is recommended to turn off or enters energy saving mode, the Crosshair feature is available for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Game Adjust 1ms Motion Blur...
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.... Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors. Yes Returns to between a red and blue tone. Medium Sets the screen color to the default settings. 17 Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. Color Temp Set your picture settings? Red, Green, Blue You can fine - Warm Sets the screen color to reset your own color temperature. tune the color temperature. No Cancel the select. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Color Adjust Picture Reset Description Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes.
.... Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors. Yes Returns to between a red and blue tone. Medium Sets the screen color to the default settings. 17 Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. Color Temp Set your picture settings? Red, Green, Blue You can fine - Warm Sets the screen color to reset your own color temperature. tune the color temperature. No Cancel the select. ENGLISH Settings > Picture Color Adjust Picture Reset Description Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes.
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... To use the HDR function, set to the desired language. Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm. Off Disables the feature. Off Disables OSD Lock. 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. Off Disables Deep sleep Mode. Off The power LED turns off. NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input, OSD Lock, Information. On Enables Deep sleep Mode. On Enables OSD Lock.
... To use the HDR function, set to the desired language. Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm. Off Disables the feature. Off Disables OSD Lock. 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. Off Disables Deep sleep Mode. Off The power LED turns off. NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input, OSD Lock, Information. On Enables Deep sleep Mode. On Enables OSD Lock.
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... (red, green, blue, white, or black) may not be available depending on the screen. Disable OSD Lock in ? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Change the resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution. •• Not setting the graphics card to set the appropriate frequency. Some features are out of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the computer or graphics card for assistance. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed...
... (red, green, blue, white, or black) may not be available depending on the screen. Disable OSD Lock in ? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Change the resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution. •• Not setting the graphics card to set the appropriate frequency. Some features are out of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the computer or graphics card for assistance. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed...
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... install the display driver from the headphone port. Do you use.) ENGLISH 21 No sound from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to the monitor you are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make...
... install the display driver from the headphone port. Do you use.) ENGLISH 21 No sound from our web site: http://www.lg.com. •• Make sure to the monitor you are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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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...
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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 816.5 x 483.7 x 223.3 (mm) Without Stand 816.5 x 365.3 x 45.5 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 6.9 (kg) Without Stand 6.0 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 32.1 x 19.0 x 8.7 (inches) 32.1 x 14.3 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 816.5 x 483.7 x 223.3 (mm) Without Stand 816.5 x 365.3 x 45.5 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 6.9 (kg) Without Stand 6.0 (kg) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes). 32.1 x 19.0 x 8.7 (inches) 32.1 x 14.3 x 1.7 (inches...