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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. 32QK500 32BK50Q www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 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. 32QK500 32BK50Q www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc.
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 2 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE 2 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 USING THE MONITOR 10 USER SETTINGS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 21 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. in the United States and other countries. 2 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE 2 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 USING THE MONITOR 10 USER SETTINGS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 21 LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.
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... monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury. •• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This may cause damage to it. •• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. Drivers and Software Installation Priority Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended 3 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION •• Always use genuine LG...
... monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury. •• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This may cause damage to it. •• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. Drivers and Software Installation Priority Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended 3 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION •• Always use genuine LG...
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Menus / Settings When the power is on, press the button to create images. 5 CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- Do not hold the joystick button once more than 5 seconds with your finger to turn off the monitor. ENGLISH Basic Functions Power on/ off Volume control Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn the monitor on its shape or size. •...
Menus / Settings When the power is on, press the button to create images. 5 CAUTION •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. -- Do not hold the joystick button once more than 5 seconds with your finger to turn off the monitor. ENGLISH Basic Functions Power on/ off Volume control Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn the monitor on its shape or size. •...
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... need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. 6 20 -5 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 stand base in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from -5° to touch or press the screen...
... need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store. 6 20 -5 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 stand base in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from -5° to touch or press the screen...
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... information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to the screen. 7 ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. 1 Remove the stand base by unscrewing it may cause damage to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as...
... information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate's installation guide. •• Be careful not to the screen. 7 ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. 1 Remove the stand base by unscrewing it may cause damage to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as...
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... the use of non-standard screws. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is not liable for any accidents relating to the user manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 100 mm (3.9 inches) 100 mm (3.9 inches) 100 mm (3.9 inches) To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the wall. ENGLISH Installing on the Wall Install the monitor at...
... the use of non-standard screws. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is not liable for any accidents relating to the user manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 100 mm (3.9 inches) 100 mm (3.9 inches) 100 mm (3.9 inches) To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the wall. ENGLISH Installing on the Wall Install the monitor at...
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... could lead to VESA standards. Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Wall Mount Plate Back of each installed screw must be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may cause damage to the monitor. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the...
... could lead to VESA standards. Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Wall Mount Plate Back of each installed screw must be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. ENGLISH CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may cause damage to the monitor. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the...
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... not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may differ from your computer without having to the monitor. This may be no video or audio output depending on the screen for a prolonged time. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to HDMI cable may...
... not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may differ from your computer without having to the monitor. This may be no video or audio output depending on the screen for a prolonged time. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to HDMI cable may...
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... main menu. Main menu enabled Enters the [Input] features. Main menu enabled Enters the [Settings] feature. Main menu enabled Enters the [Picture Mode] feature. 12 You can turn off the monitor. Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor. ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.) Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level...
... main menu. Main menu enabled Enters the [Input] features. Main menu enabled Enters the [Settings] feature. Main menu enabled Enters the [Picture Mode] feature. 12 You can turn off the monitor. Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor. ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.) Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level...
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Turns off the monitor. Description Customizing settings [Quick Settings] [Settings] > [Quick Settings] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Volume] Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. NOTE •• You can adjust the various settings. You can adjust [Mute] / [Unmute] by moving the joystick button to in the [Volume] menu. 13 Exits the main menu. Adjusts the volume. ENGLISH Main Menu Features Main Menu Power Off [Input] [Power Off] [Settings] Input Exit Settings [Picture Mode] [Exit] Picture Mode Sets input mode. You can select the various ...
Turns off the monitor. Description Customizing settings [Quick Settings] [Settings] > [Quick Settings] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Volume] Description Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen. NOTE •• You can adjust the various settings. You can adjust [Mute] / [Unmute] by moving the joystick button to in the [Volume] menu. 13 Exits the main menu. Adjusts the volume. ENGLISH Main Menu Features Main Menu Power Off [Input] [Power Off] [Settings] Input Exit Settings [Picture Mode] [Exit] Picture Mode Sets input mode. You can select the various ...
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...Disables the feature. 14 Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Optimizes the screen for gameplay. ENGLISH [Input] [Settings] > [Input] [Input List] [Aspect Ratio] [Picture] [Settings] > [Picture] [Picture Mode] [Picture Adjust] Description Selects the input mode. You can display. [High] Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. [Low] Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the video signal input. [Custom] [Reader] [Photo] [Cinema] [Game] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Sharpness] [Black Level] [DFC] Description Allows the user...
...Disables the feature. 14 Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Optimizes the screen for gameplay. ENGLISH [Input] [Settings] > [Input] [Input List] [Aspect Ratio] [Picture] [Settings] > [Picture] [Picture Mode] [Picture Adjust] Description Selects the input mode. You can display. [High] Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. [Low] Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the video signal input. [Custom] [Reader] [Photo] [Cinema] [Game] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Sharpness] [Black Level] [DFC] Description Allows the user...
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... scenes. Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs. •• When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the cross hair feature is necessary. •• Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more...
... scenes. Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs. •• When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the cross hair feature is necessary. •• Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more...
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... gamma settings, select [Mode 4]. Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors. ENGLISH [Settings] > [Picture] [Color Adjust] [Picture Reset] [Gamma] [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3] Description The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. The higher the value, the more saturated and darker the colors become . Saturation [Do you do not need to the default settings. 16 Sets the screen color to reset your settings?] Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The user can customize the picture color using red, green, and blue colors. [Six Color...
... gamma settings, select [Mode 4]. Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors. ENGLISH [Settings] > [Picture] [Color Adjust] [Picture Reset] [Gamma] [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3] Description The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. The higher the value, the more saturated and darker the colors become . Saturation [Do you do not need to the default settings. 16 Sets the screen color to reset your settings?] Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The user can customize the picture color using red, green, and blue colors. [Six Color...
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... [SMART ENERGY SAVING] feature. [Off] Disables the feature. Sleep Mode: White Blinking -- NOTE •• The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers. •• If you select the option of [SMART ENERGY SAVING] is turned on the screen for the auto-off . ENGLISH [General] [Settings] > [General] [Language] [SMART ENERGY SAVING] [Power LED] [Automatic Standby] Description Sets the menu screen to the desired language. Turns the power LED on or...
... [SMART ENERGY SAVING] feature. [Off] Disables the feature. Sleep Mode: White Blinking -- NOTE •• The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers. •• If you select the option of [SMART ENERGY SAVING] is turned on the screen for the auto-off . ENGLISH [General] [Settings] > [General] [Language] [SMART ENERGY SAVING] [Power LED] [Automatic Standby] Description Sets the menu screen to the desired language. Turns the power LED on or...
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Description NOTE •• The menus except the menus below are disabled. -- [Quick Settings] [Brightness], [Contrast], [Volume] -- [Input] -- [General] [OSD Lock], [Information] The following display information will be shown; [Model], [Total Power On Time], [Serial Number], [Resolution]. [Do you want to reset your settings?] [No] Cancel the select. [Yes] Returns to the default settings. 18 ENGLISH [Settings] > [General] [OSD Lock] [Information] [Reset] This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. [On] Enables [OSD Lock]. [Off] Disables [OSD Lock].
Description NOTE •• The menus except the menus below are disabled. -- [Quick Settings] [Brightness], [Contrast], [Volume] -- [Input] -- [General] [OSD Lock], [Information] The following display information will be shown; [Model], [Total Power On Time], [Serial Number], [Resolution]. [Do you want to reset your settings?] [No] Cancel the select. [Yes] Returns to the default settings. 18 ENGLISH [Settings] > [General] [OSD Lock] [Information] [Reset] This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. [On] Enables [OSD Lock]. [Off] Disables [OSD Lock].
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... manufacturer of the monitor, use the adapter that the connected input is enabled ([Settings] [Input]). Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is turned off? •• Displaying a still image for an LCD screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the product package. Is the power on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50...
... manufacturer of the monitor, use the adapter that the connected input is enabled ([Settings] [Input]). Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is turned off? •• Displaying a still image for an LCD screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the product package. Is the power on ? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50...
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... sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with your display. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that comes with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Or, you are disabled. Disable [OSD Lock] in [General...
... sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with your display. Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that comes with the joystick. •• Set the audio output of the PC to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. Or, you are disabled. Disable [OSD Lock] in [General...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ENGLISH Color Depth Resolution Power Sources AC/DC Adapter Environmental Conditions Dimensions Weight (Without Packaging) 10-bit color is measured with LGE test standard. (Full White pattern, Maximum resolution) * The Power Consumption level can be different by APD Output: 19 V 2.53 A Operating Conditions Storing Conditions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand With Stand Without Stand Max Resolution Recommended Resolution Max Resolution Recommended Resolution 19 V 2.5 A On Mode: 46 W (Typical) (Outgoing...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ENGLISH Color Depth Resolution Power Sources AC/DC Adapter Environmental Conditions Dimensions Weight (Without Packaging) 10-bit color is measured with LGE test standard. (Full White pattern, Maximum resolution) * The Power Consumption level can be different by APD Output: 19 V 2.53 A Operating Conditions Storing Conditions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand With Stand Without Stand Max Resolution Recommended Resolution Max Resolution Recommended Resolution 19 V 2.5 A On Mode: 46 W (Typical) (Outgoing...
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Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party Address Telephone LG LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (201)266-2215 This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Model Serial No. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party Address Telephone LG LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (201)266-2215 This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Model Serial No. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support.