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OWNER'S MANUAL LG Gaming Monitor (LED MONITOR*) * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 34GK950F www.lg.com
OWNER'S MANUAL LG Gaming Monitor (LED MONITOR*) * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 34GK950F www.lg.com
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... Joystick Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 6 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 15 --Connecting to a PC 15 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 17 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Cable connection Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 19 --Activating the Main Menu 19 Main Menu Features --User Settings 21 Menu Settings TROUBLESHOOTING 32 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION....... 35 --Factory Support Mode...
... Joystick Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 6 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 15 --Connecting to a PC 15 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 17 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Cable connection Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 19 --Activating the Main Menu 19 Main Menu Features --User Settings 21 Menu Settings TROUBLESHOOTING 32 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION....... 35 --Factory Support Mode...
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... Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control Installation Priority Recommended Recommended 34GK950F O O Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from which you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may differ depending upon the region. NOTE •• The components may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications...
... Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control Installation Priority Recommended Recommended 34GK950F O O Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from which you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may differ depending upon the region. NOTE •• The components may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications...
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... to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor. Controls You can control the volume by moving the joystick brightness button up/down. NOTE •• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving the joystick button left /right with your finger. ENGLISH Power off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the screen's / screen brightness by...
... to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor. Controls You can control the volume by moving the joystick brightness button up/down. NOTE •• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving the joystick button left /right with your finger. ENGLISH Power off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the screen's / screen brightness by...
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ENGLISH 8 2 Connect the power adapter to a grounded power outlet. •• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. Cautions When Connecting Power Cord 1 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor. 100-240 V ~ •• Make sure to use the power cord that is risk of electric shock. There is provided in the product...
ENGLISH 8 2 Connect the power adapter to a grounded power outlet. •• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. Cautions When Connecting Power Cord 1 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor. 100-240 V ~ •• Make sure to use the power cord that is risk of electric shock. There is provided in the product...
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Rear Front The angle of the screen. ENGLISH WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand body to avoid injury to 15° for safety. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 9 Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for a comfortable viewing experience.
Rear Front The angle of the screen. ENGLISH WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand body to avoid injury to 15° for safety. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 9 Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for a comfortable viewing experience.
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... from most electronics stores. To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the product package. 2 Remove the four screws tightened on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to the monitor. ENGLISH 12 Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down.
... from most electronics stores. To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the product package. 2 Remove the four screws tightened on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to the monitor. ENGLISH 12 Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down.
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... red, green, or blue spots may cause image retention. This may appear on the 34GK950F model. This is low. Connect your computer without having to the monitor. Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your PC to Settings → Input, and then select the input option. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from...
... red, green, or blue spots may cause image retention. This may appear on the 34GK950F model. This is low. Connect your computer without having to the monitor. Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your PC to Settings → Input, and then select the input option. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from...
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... not work properly. •• It is recommended to use angled earphones, it is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized properly.) Angled Straight •• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may cause a problem with power supplied. (If the power supply is recommended to the monitor via the headphones port. Connecting Headphones Connect...
... not work properly. •• It is recommended to use angled earphones, it is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized properly.) Angled Straight •• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may cause a problem with power supplied. (If the power supply is recommended to the monitor via the headphones port. Connecting Headphones Connect...
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Sets the game mode for gaming. Turns off the monitor. Description ENGLISH 20 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Exits the main menu. Configures the screen settings.
Sets the game mode for gaming. Turns off the monitor. Description ENGLISH 20 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Exits the main menu. Configures the screen settings.
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...,FreeSync,Black Stabilizer,Response Time,Cross Hair and Game Reset. Sets Language,SMART ENERGY SAVING,Power LED,Automatic Standby,HDMI Compatibility Mode,DisplayPort Version,Buzzer,OSD Lock,Information and Reset to the one optimized for a given feature. Selects the input mode. Adjusts the Brightness,Contrast,Sharpness,Gamma,Color Temp,R/G/B,Black Level,DFC and Picture Reset. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. CAUTION •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
...,FreeSync,Black Stabilizer,Response Time,Cross Hair and Game Reset. Sets Language,SMART ENERGY SAVING,Power LED,Automatic Standby,HDMI Compatibility Mode,DisplayPort Version,Buzzer,OSD Lock,Information and Reset to the one optimized for a given feature. Selects the input mode. Adjusts the Brightness,Contrast,Sharpness,Gamma,Color Temp,R/G/B,Black Level,DFC and Picture Reset. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. CAUTION •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
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.... 24 ENGLISH Game Mode on the Windows10 OS setting. Settings > HDR Game Mode Description Gamer 1 Gamer 2 FPS RTS Vivid HDR Game Mode Standard In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Optimized the screen for RTS Game. This mode is turned on, the characters or picture quality may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of customized display settings, including...
.... 24 ENGLISH Game Mode on the Windows10 OS setting. Settings > HDR Game Mode Description Gamer 1 Gamer 2 FPS RTS Vivid HDR Game Mode Standard In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Optimized the screen for RTS Game. This mode is turned on, the characters or picture quality may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of customized display settings, including...
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26 ENGLISH Game Adjust Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with the extended mode. (*Supported Interface: DisplayPort) Extended Enable wider frequency range of FreeSync function than basic mode. You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens. Basic Enable basic frequency range of the output signal. The screen may flicker during the game play. Off FreeSync function off. Black Stabilizer NOTE •...
26 ENGLISH Game Adjust Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with the extended mode. (*Supported Interface: DisplayPort) Extended Enable wider frequency range of FreeSync function than basic mode. You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens. Basic Enable basic frequency range of the output signal. The screen may flicker during the game play. Off FreeSync function off. Black Stabilizer NOTE •...
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... screen color to between a red and blue tone. Sets the offset level (for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the default settings. Returns picture and color to the screen. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the 2, Mode 3 lighter the image becomes. High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Low Lowers the black...
... screen color to between a red and blue tone. Sets the offset level (for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the default settings. Returns picture and color to the screen. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the 2, Mode 3 lighter the image becomes. High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Low Lowers the black...
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... 1,Cinema 2 menu on FreeSync Mode. ( Go to Picture → Game Adjust → FreeSync, to the aspect ratio of the screen. Cinema 1 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9. (at 1080p) Cinema 2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of the video signal input. Settings > Input Input Input Ratio 29 Description Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to set from the...
... 1,Cinema 2 menu on FreeSync Mode. ( Go to Picture → Game Adjust → FreeSync, to the aspect ratio of the screen. Cinema 1 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9. (at 1080p) Cinema 2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of the video signal input. Settings > Input Input Input Ratio 29 Description Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to set from the...
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... not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may cause the screen to the desired language. On •• On Mode: Red •• Sleep Mode: Flashing Red •• Off Mode: Off Off The power LED turns off function. (Off, 4H, 6H, and 8H) HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of the monitor on automatically. Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Feature that does not support HDMI 2.0. On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode. Please set a timer...
... not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may cause the screen to the desired language. On •• On Mode: Red •• Sleep Mode: Flashing Red •• Off Mode: Off Off The power LED turns off function. (Off, 4H, 6H, and 8H) HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of the monitor on automatically. Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Feature that does not support HDMI 2.0. On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode. Please set a timer...
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... recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to set to the recommended resolution. Is the power LED blinking? •• If the monitor is in ? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the The screen is not currently set the appropriate frequency. Go to Settings > General and set OSD Lock to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are disabled. Is the power on the screen. Check the cable and...
... recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to set to the recommended resolution. Is the power LED blinking? •• If the monitor is in ? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the The screen is not currently set the appropriate frequency. Go to Settings > General and set OSD Lock to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are disabled. Is the power on the screen. Check the cable and...
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... shadow trails. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the performance of the monitor, use .) •• Not setting the graphics card to display one horizontal line is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz. •• Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by Hz. •• Horizontal Frequency: The time it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Settings in Windows. (The settings may differ...
... shadow trails. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the performance of the monitor, use .) •• Not setting the graphics card to display one horizontal line is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz. •• Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by Hz. •• Horizontal Frequency: The time it to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Settings in Windows. (The settings may differ...
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... error, nor is abnormal. On Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you are using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may differ depending on the screen? •• When using . Are images displayed using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume...
... error, nor is abnormal. On Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you are using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may differ depending on the screen? •• When using . Are images displayed using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume...
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...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. 36 ENGLISH Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions Storing Conditions Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand... x 286.5 (mm) 32.3 x 22.6 x 11.3 (inches) 819.4 x 361.9 x 104(mm) 32.3 x 14.3 x 4.1(inches) 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs) 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs) Specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
...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. 36 ENGLISH Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions Storing Conditions Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand... x 286.5 (mm) 32.3 x 22.6 x 11.3 (inches) 819.4 x 361.9 x 104(mm) 32.3 x 14.3 x 4.1(inches) 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs) 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs) Specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
