LG 34UC79G, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lease read the safety information carefully before using the product IPS LED Monitor LED Monitor Model List Owner s Manual IPS LED MONITOR LED MONITOR LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting 34UC79G ...

Page 2: ...es Using the Kensington lock Detaching the Stand Body Installing the wall mount plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 15 Connecting to a PC 16 HDMI connection DisplayPort connection Connecting AV Devices 17 HDMI connection Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Cable connection Connecting Headphones Connecting External Speaker USER SETTINGS 19 Activating the Main Menu 19 Main Menu Features User Se...

Page 3: ...pliance logo for dual mode source devices are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Stan dards Association The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum Inc The following content is only applied to the monitor which is sold in Europe market and which needs to meet the ErP Directive This monitor is set to be turned off automatically in 4 hours afte...

Page 4: ...at use the supplied components y y If you use generic cables not certified by LG the screen may not display or there may be image noises y y The components may look different from those illustrated here y y Without prior notice all product information and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change to improve the performance of the product y y To purchase optional accessories vis...

Page 5: ...mended You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the LGE website www lg com y y Optional You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website www lg com Drivers and Software Installation Priority 34UC79G Monitor Driver Recommended O ASM Driver Required X OnScreen Control Recommended O Dual Controller Optional X True Color Pro Optional X ...

Page 6: ...functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left right with your finger Basic Functions Power on Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor Power off Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the monitor Volume Control You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left right ...

Page 7: ...7 ENGLISH Input Connector y y The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor NOTE ...

Page 8: ...g the monitor disconnect the power cord and all other cables y y Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly Do not hold the panel itself y y When holding the monitor the screen should face toward you to prevent it from being scratched y y When transporting the monitor do not expose the monitor to shock or excessive vibration y y When moving the monitor keep it upright and never turn the ...

Page 9: ...ng the Monitor Assembling the Stand y y To protect the screen place the screen face down on the screen pad which is inside the box CAUTION 1 3 2 Stand Hinge Stand Body Stand Base or Cable Holder Assemble the Cable Holder ...

Page 10: ... caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty y y Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the base This may cause the monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury y y When lifting or moving the monitor do not touch the monitor screen The force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it CAUTION 4 5 y y Press the stand until the button re...

Page 11: ...n plug the power cord into the wall outlet 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm y y Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor There is risk of electric shock y y Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power outlet y y If you need another power cord please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store CAUTION 3 Press t...

Page 12: ... the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety Front Rear y y To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen do not hold the lower part of the monitor s frame as illustrated below WARNING y y Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor Max 120 0 mm y y When adjusting the screen hei...

Page 13: ...Using the Kensington lock The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the monitor For more information on installation and usage refer to the Kensington lock owner s manual or visit the website at http www kensington com Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable Tidying up Cables Arrange the cables using the cable holder and mouse ho...

Page 14: ...reful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to the screen NOTE To install the monitor to a wall attach a wall mounting bracket optional to the back of the monitor Make sure that 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 no...

Page 15: ...is optional You can obtain optional accessories from your local dealer y y The length of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket Be sure to use the proper length y y For more information please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting bracket CAUTION NOTE Wall Mount Plate Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Back of the Monitor Screw Dimensions M4 x L10 Max 8 mm USING THE MONITOR...

Page 16: ...sing Mini DP to DP Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable it is recommended that you use DisplayPort 1 2 cable NOTE HDMI connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor Connect your PC to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration below y y Make sure to use the supplied HDMI cable of the product Otherwise this may cause the device to malfunction y...

Page 17: ...duct to the PC Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC NOTE AV AV y y Make sure to use the supplied HDMI cable of the product Otherwise this may cause the device to malfunction y y Using a DVI to HDMI DP DisplayPort to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues y y Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached If you do not use a certified HDMI cable the sc...

Page 18: ...t sold separately NOTE y y Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS service pack before using the product y y Peripheral devices are sold separately y y A keyboard mouse or USB device can be connected to the USB port y y Quick Charge is available through the USB1 and USB2 port y y When the Monitor is gone to Power off Quick Charge is not available y y The charging speed may vary depending o...

Page 19: ...res Power Off Menu Input Exit Game Main menu disabled Displays information on the current input Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor Main menu disabled Displays information on the current input Main menu enabled Enters the Game features Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Menu Configures the screen settings Game Sets the picture mode for gaming Input Sets input mode Power Off Turns off the...

Page 20: ...lume menu Input Input List Selects the input mode Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen Auto Input Switch When automatic input switch is set to On display will automatically switch to new input when connected Picture Picture Mode Changes the picture mode to the one optimized for a given feature Picture Adjust Adjusts the Brightness Contrast Sharpness SUPER RESOLUTION Black Level and ...

Page 21: ...ther menu items move the joystick to or pressing OK it 5 If you want to exit the OSD menu move the joystick to until you exit Menu Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume level NOTE You can adjust Mute Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu 100 70 30 Quick Settings Quick Settings Brightness...

Page 22: ...icture General Pi Pi Pi G Pi Co Menu Input Description Input List Selects the input mode Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen regardless of the video signal input Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input 1 1 The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original Cinema1 Enlarges the screen with an aspect r...

Page 23: ...en may be affected NOTE y y Depending on the setting of the picture mode the OSD menu of FreeSync and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction are disabled FPS Game 1 FPS Game 2 RTS Game however the following actions will be internally per formed Picture Mode FreeSync 1ms Motion Blur Reduction FPS Game 1 Off On FPS Game 2 On Off RTS Game On Off Each option is described below Picture 1 To view the OSD menu press ...

Page 24: ...o of the screen Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the cur rent contrast ratio of the screen DFC On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen Off Disables the DFC feature 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 Normal For a fast moving ...

Page 25: ...ll advantage of this function select 2560 1080 144 Hz before enabling 1ms Motion Blur Reduction This function is available for the following vertical frequency 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 144Hz Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off NOTE y y To reduce motion blur brightness is reduced with backlight control y y 1ms Motion Blur Reduction and FreeSync feature can not used at the same time Cross Hair Cros...

Page 26: ...blue tone Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone Red You can customize the picture color using Red Green and Blue colors Green Blue Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors by adjusting the hue and saturation of the six colors red green blue cyan magenta and yellow and then saving the settings Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the screen co...

Page 27: ...I Compatibility Mode the feature may not work properly y y If a problem occurs set the HDMI Compatibility Mode option to Off NOTE DisplayPort 1 2 Enables or disables DisplayPort 1 2 y y Be sure to configure this option according to the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card Set this option to Disable if your graphics card does not support DisplayPort 1 2 NOTE General 1 To view the OSD...

Page 28: ... y y The charging speed may vary depending on the device NOTE OSD Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus On Enables OSD Lock Off Disables OSD Lock y y All features are disabled except Brightness Contrast Volume in Quick Settings Input and OSD Lock in General NOTE Reset Do you want to reset your settings No Cancel the reset Yes Restores the default settings ...

Page 29: ...ending upon the Mac product Please contact the manufacturer The OSD lock message is being displayed Are some functions not available when you press the Menu button y y The OSD is locked Go to Menu General and set OSD Lock to Off The screen retains an image Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is turned off y y Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen ...

Page 30: ...r frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the recommended optimal resolution Control Panel Display Settings in Windows The settings may differ depending on the operating system OS you use y y Not setting the graphics card to the recommended optimal resolution may result in blurred text a dimmed screen a truncated display area or misalignment of the display y y The settin...

Page 31: ... USB excluded Outgoing condition Sleep Mode 1 2 W Off Mode 0 3 W AC DC adaptor DA 65G19 type Manufactured by Asian Power Devices Inc Output 19 V 3 42 A Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C Humidity Less than 80 Storing Conditions Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity Less than 85 Dimensions Monitor Size Width x Height x Depth With Stand mm 830 5 x 449 5 x 279 7 Without...

Page 32: ... 894 74 973 1920 x 1080 113 221 99 930 1920 x 1080 137 26 119 98 2560 x 1080 68 93 59 94 2560 x 1080 86 79 74 94 2560 x 1080 113 24 99 94 2560 x 1080 135 60 120 2560 x 1080 162 72 144 HDMI Timing Video Factory support mode Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Remarks 480p 31 47 60 576p 31 25 50 720p 45 60 720p 37 5 50 1080i 28 125 50 1080i 33 75 60 1080p 67 5 60 1080p 56 25 5...

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