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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 29WK500 34WK500 www.lg.com...
Contents CONTENTS LICENSE USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu - Main Menu Features ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING User Settings Product Components - Menu Settings Supported Drivers and Software Component and Button Description TROUBLESHOOTING - How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector Moving and Lifting the Monitor SPECIFICATIONS Installing the Monitor...
LICENSE LICENSE 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. The following content is only applied to the monitor which is sold in Europe market and which needs to meet the ErP...
The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components. It is recommend that use the supplied components. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. NOTE Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Installation Priority 29WK500/34WK500 Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Dual Controller Optional...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Component and Button Description 29WK500 34WK500 Joystick Button Power LED On: power is on Off: 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in- As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched screen. This may result in damage to the screen or or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regard- some of the pixels used to create images.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor Assembling the stand base 29WK500 Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. CAUTION Applying excessive force when tightening the Stand Body screws may cause damage to the monitor. Dam- age caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the Monitor Assembling the stand base 34WK500 Stand Body NOTE Stand Base Press the stand until the button reaches the top.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the stand base. This may cause the monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing onto a table Connect the Power cord to the monitor, then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an up- right position. Place at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the 29WK500 wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Adjusting the angle Cautions When Connecting Power Cord Place the monitor in an upright position, mounted on the stand base. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards for a comfortable viewing experience.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING WARNING Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor. To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the 29WK500 screen, do not hold the lower part of the moni- tor's frame as illustrated below.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 29WK500 Using the Kensington lock NOTE The Kensington security system connector is located at The left or right side of the monitor head can be the back of the Monitor set. slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the For more information on installation and usage, refer to horizontal level of the monitor head.
If you use improper screw, the product might be dam- aged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Installing the wall mount plate 29WK500 Wall Mount (A x B)
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For more information, please refer to the user which could lead to injury. Please use the genu- manual for the wall mounting bracket. ine LG wall mounting bracket. For more informa- tion, contact your local retail store or a qualified installer.
USING THE MONITOR USING THE MONITOR Connecting to AV Devices HDMI connection Connecting to a PC Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as *Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add illustrated below.
USING THE MONITOR Connecting to External Devices Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. (sold separately) NOTE Peripheral devices are sold separately. If you use angled earphones, it may cause a prob- lem with connecting another external device to the monitor.
User Settings USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down ( ▲ / ▼ ) and left/right ( ◄ / ► ) to set the options. Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Joystick Button Each option is described below.
User Settings User Settings Menu Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / Ok) it.
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User Settings Settings > Description Picture 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.
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User Settings 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 Fast. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use Faster. Setting to Faster may cause image sticking.
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User Settings Settings > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SAVING Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Power LED Turns the power LED on the front of the monitor on.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Test the Power Plug using a lamp or other device. Is the power LED on? Check the power cable connection and press the power button.
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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. Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 29WK500 LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.2628 mm x 0.2628 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560×1080 @ 75 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560×1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz Input Connector...
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SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Operating Condition Temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Humidity: < 80% Conditions Storing Condition Temperature: -20°C to 60°C; Humidity: < 85% Dimension Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 698.1 mm x 410.9 mm x 209.4 mm Without Stand 698.1 mm x 317.5 mm x 76.9 mm Weight (Without With Stand...
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 34WK500 LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.312 mm x 0.310 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560×1080 @ 75 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560×1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz Input Connector...
SPECIFICATIONS Power LED Mode LED Color On Mode White (For a few seconds) Sleep Mode Off Mode...
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. Address 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building Englewood Cliffs,NJ 07632 Telephone (201)266-2215 This device meets the EMC requirements for home appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage.