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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. 32GQ950 www.lg.com Copyright © 2022 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. 32GQ950 www.lg.com Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc.
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... on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Pivot Feature 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 16 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Device connection Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 18 --Activating the Main Menu 18 Main Menu Features --User Settings 20 Menu Settings TROUBLESHOOTING 30 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION....... 34 --Factory Support Mode 36 --HDMI Timing (Video 37 --Power LED 38 --Beep Guide 39
... on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Pivot Feature 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 16 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Device connection Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 18 --Activating the Main Menu 18 Main Menu Features --User Settings 20 Menu Settings TROUBLESHOOTING 30 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION....... 34 --Factory Support Mode 36 --HDMI Timing (Video 37 --Power LED 38 --Beep Guide 39
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... when tightening screws may be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor upside down by the use it has good durability. In addition to the source code, all product information and specifications contained in this way will not cover damage or injury caused by just holding the base. ENGLISH 4 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under...
... when tightening screws may be covered by the product warranty. •• Do not carry the monitor upside down by the use it has good durability. In addition to the source code, all product information and specifications contained in this way will not cover damage or injury caused by just holding the base. ENGLISH 4 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under...
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ENGLISH 5 Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control LG UltraGearTM Control Center LG Calibration Studio Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Optional Optional Product and Button Description Joystick Button
ENGLISH 5 Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control LG UltraGearTM Control Center LG Calibration Studio Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Optional Optional Product and Button Description Joystick Button
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... turn off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the screen's / screen brightness by moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame rmly. 6 ENGLISH How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving the joystick button left /right/up /down with your finger. Controls You can control...
... turn off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the screen's / screen brightness by moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame rmly. 6 ENGLISH How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving the joystick button left /right/up /down with your finger. Controls You can control...
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... (4.3 inches) WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. ENGLISH 8 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 to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with...
... (4.3 inches) WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. ENGLISH 8 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 to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with...
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... Lock The connector for the Kensington security system is optional. You can be rotated easily using the Kensington security system cable. WARNING •• Be careful as you may not support the pivot key at all. Note that some Windows versions and some graphics card drivers may use different settings for the screen pivot key or may injure your Windows operating system. ENGLISH...
... Lock The connector for the Kensington security system is optional. You can be rotated easily using the Kensington security system cable. WARNING •• Be careful as you may not support the pivot key at all. Note that some Windows versions and some graphics card drivers may use different settings for the screen pivot key or may injure your Windows operating system. ENGLISH...
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... inches) away from your local retail store. Alternatively, please refer to ensure sufficient ventilation. Installing on the back of the monitor to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. 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...
... inches) away from your local retail store. Alternatively, please refer to ensure sufficient ventilation. Installing on the back of the monitor to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. 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...
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... covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. 1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of the product. 2 A non-VESA standard screw may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Make...
... covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. 1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of the product. 2 A non-VESA standard screw may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Make...
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... •• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- This may flicker when turned on the screen for a prolonged time. This is low. If 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 the actual product...
... •• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- This may flicker when turned on the screen for a prolonged time. This is low. If 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 the actual product...
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... you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-todate before connecting to the monitor via the headphones port. NOTE •• It is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized properly.) Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the product for use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may cause a problem with a microphone. CAUTION Cautions When Using a USB...
... you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-todate before connecting to the monitor via the headphones port. NOTE •• It is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized properly.) Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the product for use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may cause a problem with a microphone. CAUTION Cautions When Using a USB...
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... the Windows10 OS setting. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. It is optimized for vivid colors. •• HDR content may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is turned on HDR signal. 22 ENGLISH Game Mode on , the characters or picture quality may...
... the Windows10 OS setting. Please check the HDR On / Off setting of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. It is optimized for vivid colors. •• HDR content may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is turned on HDR signal. 22 ENGLISH Game Mode on , the characters or picture quality may...
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... the screen display appears abnormal, turn off . 23 ENGLISH Settings > Game Adjust Overclock Game Adjust Adaptive-Sync / VRR Black Stabilizer Description On Sets Overclock to a higher refresh rate than basic mode. Basic Enables basic frequency range of the output signal. You can only be used through DisplayPort. •• The Overclock function's features/performance may vary depending on dark game screens. NOTE •• After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting...
... the screen display appears abnormal, turn off . 23 ENGLISH Settings > Game Adjust Overclock Game Adjust Adaptive-Sync / VRR Black Stabilizer Description On Sets Overclock to a higher refresh rate than basic mode. Basic Enables basic frequency range of the output signal. You can only be used through DisplayPort. •• The Overclock function's features/performance may vary depending on dark game screens. NOTE •• After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting...
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... the screen. ENGLISH Cool Sets the screen color to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. You can display. Mode 4 If you do not need to a bluish tone. Custom The user can fine - Manual The user can adjust it to a reddish tone. Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen. Settings > Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Picture Adjust Color Temp R/G/B Six Color Black Level 25 Description Adjusts the brightness of the screen colors. Warm Sets the screen color to red, green, or blue by...
... the screen. ENGLISH Cool Sets the screen color to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. You can display. Mode 4 If you do not need to a bluish tone. Custom The user can fine - Manual The user can adjust it to a reddish tone. Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen. Settings > Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Picture Adjust Color Temp R/G/B Six Color Black Level 25 Description Adjusts the brightness of the screen colors. Warm Sets the screen color to red, green, or blue by...
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...-dimensional sound with headphones or earphone. You can also select or adjust the lighting color. Game This mode is optimized for Game. On The power LED turns on or off . 28 ENGLISH Settings > General Language Hexagon Lighting User-defined Key 1 User-defined Key 2 DTS Headphone:X General SMART ENERGY SAVING Deep Sleep Mode Power LED Automatic Standby Description Sets the menu screen to access your preferred menu easily. Sports This mode is in standby mode. Off Disables DTS...
...-dimensional sound with headphones or earphone. You can also select or adjust the lighting color. Game This mode is optimized for Game. On The power LED turns on or off . 28 ENGLISH Settings > General Language Hexagon Lighting User-defined Key 1 User-defined Key 2 DTS Headphone:X General SMART ENERGY SAVING Deep Sleep Mode Power LED Automatic Standby Description Sets the menu screen to access your preferred menu easily. Sports This mode is in standby mode. Off Disables DTS...
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... default settings. This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of the connected external device. On Enables OSD Lock. Yes Returns to 1.4(DSC) or 1.4. HDMI 2.1(PC)/2.1(AV)/1.4 If you want to 2.1(PC) or 2.1(AV). NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. Do you set the Input Compatibility Version to match the version of menus. No Cancel the reset. ENGLISH...
... default settings. This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of the connected external device. On Enables OSD Lock. Yes Returns to 1.4(DSC) or 1.4. HDMI 2.1(PC)/2.1(AV)/1.4 If you want to 2.1(PC) or 2.1(AV). NOTE •• All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. Do you set the Input Compatibility Version to match the version of menus. No Cancel the reset. ENGLISH...
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... not currently set the appropriate frequency. •• This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is locked. If you have no video or the screen flickers, see the Product Specification section of the monitor. Please see the troubleshooting guide in the product owner's manual." Go to Settings > General and set OSD Lock to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in sleep mode, move the...
... not currently set the appropriate frequency. •• This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is locked. If you have no video or the screen flickers, see the Product Specification section of the monitor. Please see the troubleshooting guide in the product owner's manual." Go to Settings > General and set OSD Lock to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in sleep mode, move the...
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... it connected to the correct graphics card? •• Check if the graphics card supports 3840 x 2160 / 144 Hz in HDMI. (NVIDIA RTX3000 Series, AMD RX6000 Series or higher) •• Check if the graphics card driver has been updated to 1.4(DSC). 31 ENGLISH The screen retains an image. Screen display is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of the image. Go to Settings > Game Adjust > Overclock and set the...
... it connected to the correct graphics card? •• Check if the graphics card supports 3840 x 2160 / 144 Hz in HDMI. (NVIDIA RTX3000 Series, AMD RX6000 Series or higher) •• Check if the graphics card driver has been updated to 1.4(DSC). 31 ENGLISH The screen retains an image. Screen display is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of the image. Go to Settings > Game Adjust > Overclock and set the...
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...) you use .) Does the display color appear unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is it related to 24 bit (true color) or higher. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card. Are images displayed using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may differ depending on the screen? •• When using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are using...
...) you use .) Does the display color appear unstable or •• Check if the signal cable is it related to 24 bit (true color) or higher. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card. Are images displayed using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may differ depending on the screen? •• When using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are using...
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35 ENGLISH Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 11.6 kg (25.5 lbs) 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) Specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes (Max 5 minutes). The Power Consumption level can be different by operating condition 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. The symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
35 ENGLISH Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 11.6 kg (25.5 lbs) 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) Specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes (Max 5 minutes). The Power Consumption level can be different by operating condition 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. The symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
