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All Rights Reserved. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 32GN500 32GN50T 32GN550 (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
All Rights Reserved. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 32GN500 32GN50T 32GN550 (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 --Supported Drivers and Software 5 --Product and Button Description 5 How to Use the Joystick Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 6 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height (32GN550) Adjusting the Angle (32GN550) Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 14 --Connecting to a PC 15 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 16 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 16 ...
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 --Supported Drivers and Software 5 --Product and Button Description 5 How to Use the Joystick Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 6 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height (32GN550) Adjusting the Angle (32GN550) Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 14 --Connecting to a PC 15 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 16 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 16 ...
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...; The product warranty will not be image noises. •• Illustrations in this product. This may cause the monitor to the source code, all . ENGLISH 4 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source code to you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be covered by the product warranty. ••...
...; The product warranty will not be image noises. •• Illustrations in this product. This may cause the monitor to the source code, all . ENGLISH 4 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source code to you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be covered by the product warranty. ••...
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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 Installation Priority Recommended Recommended 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 Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Product and Button Description Joystick Button
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... turn off the monitor. Press and hold the panel itself. 32GN500 32GN50T / Volume control You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right. / Controls screen brightness You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving the joystick button up/down. NOTE •• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor frame firmly. ENGLISH 6 How to Use the Joystick Button You can control...
... turn off the monitor. Press and hold the panel itself. 32GN500 32GN50T / Volume control You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right. / Controls screen brightness You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving the joystick button up/down. NOTE •• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor frame firmly. ENGLISH 6 How to Use the Joystick Button You can control...
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... of the screen. ENGLISH Adjusting the Stand Height (32GN550) 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand32bGodNy 5to5a0void injury to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for safety. WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 32GN500 32GN50T 9 Adjusting the...
... of the screen. ENGLISH Adjusting the Stand Height (32GN550) 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand32bGodNy 5to5a0void injury to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for safety. WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 32GN500 32GN50T 9 Adjusting the...
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... four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. NOTE •• The wall mount plate is sold separately. •• For more information on the back of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. ENGLISH 12 Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications...
... four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. 1 Place the screen face down. NOTE •• The wall mount plate is sold separately. •• For more information on the back of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. ENGLISH 12 Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications...
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... (0.3 inches) or less. Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Wall Mount Plate Back of each installed screw must be covered by the product warranty. •• When measured from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to VESA standards. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on in this manual may...
... (0.3 inches) or less. Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Wall Mount Plate Back of each installed screw must be covered by the product warranty. •• When measured from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to VESA standards. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on in this manual may...
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... screen may not display or a connection error may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet 15 DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that supports DisplayPort1.4. (sold separately) ENGLISH HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals...
... screen may not display or a connection error may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet 15 DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable -- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. * Plug and Play: A feature that supports DisplayPort1.4. (sold separately) ENGLISH HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals...
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Exits the main menu. Description Turns off the monitor. ENGLISH 18 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Sets the game mode for gaming. Configures the screen settings.
Exits the main menu. Description Turns off the monitor. ENGLISH 18 Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Game Mode Exit Sets input mode. Sets the game mode for gaming. Configures the screen settings.
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User Settings Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. 2 Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. 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. Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH
User Settings Menu Settings 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. 2 Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. 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. Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH
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... Standard In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is optimized for vivid colors. 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 HDR signal. 21 ENGLISH Game Mode on /off according...
... Standard In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of Windows. •• When the HDR function is optimized for vivid colors. 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 HDR signal. 21 ENGLISH Game Mode on /off according...
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You can control the black contrast to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com). Extended Adaptive-Sync function on. (48Hz ~ 165Hz) Basic Adaptive-Sync function on dark game screens. Adaptive Sync Black Stabilizer CAUTION •• In HDMI input, the menu name is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more information and requirement...
You can control the black contrast to NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) and AMD website (www.amd.com). Extended Adaptive-Sync function on. (48Hz ~ 165Hz) Basic Adaptive-Sync function on dark game screens. Adaptive Sync Black Stabilizer CAUTION •• In HDMI input, the menu name is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more information and requirement...
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Manual The user can display. tune the color temperature. Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen. Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen colors. ENGLISH Mode 1, Mode The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Custom The user can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Cool Sets the screen color to red, green, or blue by adjusting the hue and saturation of the screen. The...
Manual The user can display. tune the color temperature. Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen. Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen colors. ENGLISH Mode 1, Mode The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Custom The user can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors. Cool Sets the screen color to red, green, or blue by adjusting the hue and saturation of the screen. The...
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... not support HDMI 2.0. On Power LED Off The power LED turns on the screen for the auto-off function. (8H, 6H, 4H and Off) HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window. •• This may not work properly. •• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you select the option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is no movement on automatically. The power LED turns off the monitor...
... not support HDMI 2.0. On Power LED Off The power LED turns on the screen for the auto-off function. (8H, 6H, 4H and Off) HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window. •• This may not work properly. •• Some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you select the option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is no movement on automatically. The power LED turns off the monitor...
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... horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to Off. ENGLISH 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is missing or disconnected. Is the The screen is not currently set OSD Lock to set the appropriate frequency. Check the cable and reconnect it. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are disabled. Have you have no video or the screen flickers...
... horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to Off. ENGLISH 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is missing or disconnected. Is the The screen is not currently set OSD Lock to set the appropriate frequency. Check the cable and reconnect it. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the keyboard, to install the display driver from the PC (graphics card) are disabled. Have you have no video or the screen flickers...
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... use a screensaver. NOTE •• Vertical Frequency: In order to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Settings in Windows. (The settings may be different depending on the performance of your graphics card. The number of the display. •• The setting methods may differ depending on the monitor leave shadow trails. 31 ENGLISH The screen retains an image. This is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz. •• Check...
... use a screensaver. NOTE •• Vertical Frequency: In order to the recommended (optimal) resolution Control Panel > Display > Settings in Windows. (The settings may be different depending on the performance of your graphics card. The number of the display. •• The setting methods may differ depending on the monitor leave shadow trails. 31 ENGLISH The screen retains an image. This is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz. •• Check...
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... color to the monitor's performance. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the screen. 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 with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black...
... color to the monitor's performance. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the screen. 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 with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black...
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... ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 714.7 x 515.1 x 224.8 (mm) 28.1 x 20.2 x 8.8 (inches) 714.7 x 428 x 77.5 (mm) 28.1 x 16.8 x 3.0 (inches) 5.9 kg (12.9 lbs) 5.2 kg (11.4 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...
... ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 714.7 x 515.1 x 224.8 (mm) 28.1 x 20.2 x 8.8 (inches) 714.7 x 428 x 77.5 (mm) 28.1 x 16.8 x 3.0 (inches) 5.9 kg (12.9 lbs) 5.2 kg (11.4 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...
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36 ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 714.7 x 600.3 x 292.1 (mm) 28.1 x 23.6 x 11.5 (inches) 714.7 x 428 x 50.9 (mm) 28.1 x 16.8 x 2.0 (inches) 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs) 5.1 kg (11.2 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...
36 ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 714.7 x 600.3 x 292.1 (mm) 28.1 x 23.6 x 11.5 (inches) 714.7 x 428 x 50.9 (mm) 28.1 x 16.8 x 2.0 (inches) 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs) 5.1 kg (11.2 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...