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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LG Gaming 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. 32GK850G www.lg.com Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE ........3 USING THE MONITOR ....21 TROUBLESHOOTING ....37 - Connecting to a PC...........21 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..40 HDMI Connection - Product Composition ..........4 - Factory Support Mode..........42 DisplayPort Connection - Supported Drivers and Software ......5 - G-SYNC Monitor ............43 - Connecting AV Devices ...........23 - Product and Button Description......6... -
Page 3: 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. in the United States and other countries. -
Page 4: Assembling And Preparing
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Product Composition Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are any missing components, contact the retailer where you purchased the product. Note that the product and related components may look different from those shown here. CD (Owner’s Manual / Software / Power cord AC/DC Adapter... -
Page 5: Supported Drivers And Software
32GK850G • It is recommend that use the supplied components. Monitor Driver Recommended • If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there ASM Driver Required may be image noises. OnScreen Control Recommended... -
Page 6: Product And Button Description
Product and Button Description Lighting Lighting Button Joystick Button / Power LED • On: Power on • Off: Power off... -
Page 7: How To Use The Joystick Button
How to Use the Joystick Button How to Use the Lighting Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the lighting button or moving it left/right/up/down with your finger. -
Page 8: Input Connector Moving And Lifting The Monitor
Moving and Lifting the Monitor Input Connector When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size. • Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. - Page 9 • If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick and lighting button may cause the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick and lighting button to malfunction.
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Page 10: Installing The Monitor
Installing the Monitor Cable Holder Assembling the Stand * Assemble the Cable Holder. CAUTION • To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Stand Body Stand Attachment Area Stand Base... - Page 11 NOTE • Press the stand until the button reaches the top. CAUTION • Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. • Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the product.
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Page 12: Installing On A Table
Installing on a Table Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Stand Height
Adjusting the Stand Height CAUTION Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. • Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. electric shock. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Angle
Adjusting the Angle WARNING Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. • To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part Adjust the angle of the screen. of the monitor’s frame as illustrated below. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5°... -
Page 15: Pivot Feature
Raise the monitor to the maximum height. NOTE Pivot Feature Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. figure. WARNING • When you rotate the screen using the pivot feature, make sure that you do not rotate the screen with excessive force or speed. - Page 16 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. NOTE • Auto Pivot feature of the display is not supported. • The screen can be rotated easily using the screen pivot shortcut key provided with your Windows operating system. Note that some Windows versions and some graphics card drivers may use different settings for the screen pivot key or may not support the pivot key at all.
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Page 17: Tidying Up Cables
Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Attach the provided cable holder and mouse holder to the product, then use the The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the holders to organize the cables as shown in the illustration. monitor. -
Page 18: Detaching The Stand Body
Detaching the Stand Body Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the screen from scratches, devices. cover the surface with a soft cloth. Remove the stand from the monitor by pressing the button on the bottom Place the screen face down. -
Page 19: Installing On The Wall
If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of bracket. the product. A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of non- standard screws. 100 mm Wall Mount (mm) - Page 20 Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor Max. 8 mm falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
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Page 21: Using The Monitor
USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC • This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. • Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without Press the joystick button, go to Settings →... -
Page 22: Displayport Connection
DisplayPort Connection CAUTION Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connect the • In HDMI input, only the RGB 4:4:4 Color Format is supported. YCbCr is not monitor to your PC using the DisplayPort cable as shown in the illustration below. supported. -
Page 23: Connecting Av Devices
Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals HDMI Connection USB Cable connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. Connect your AV device to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the product to the PC. - Page 24 NOTE CAUTION Cautions When Using a USB Device • It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-to- date before connecting to the product for use. • A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own •...
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Page 25: Connecting Headphones
Service only port Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. This port is used only for "Service". SERVICE ONLY (sold separately) NOTE • Peripheral devices are sold separately. • If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. -
Page 26: User Settings
USER SETTINGS Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Exits the main menu. Activating the Main Menu (Holding down the button more than 5 seconds to turn off Main menu enabled the monitor. You can turn off the monitor this way at any Press the joystick button on the bottom of the time, including when the OSD is on.) monitor. -
Page 27: Main Menu Features
Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Close Input Settings Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming. Close Closes the main menu. Game Mode... -
Page 28: 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 ( ) it. -
Page 29: Game Mode
Game Mode To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Game Mode by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to pressing ( ) it. -
Page 30: Game Adjust
Game Adjust To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Game Adjust by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Overclock pressing ( ) it. - Page 31 Settings > Game Adjust Description Sets Overclock to a higher refresh rate than specified by the panel specification. Disables the Overclock improvement feature. NOTE • After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting in the NVIDIA control panel. Overclock If the screen display appears abnormal, turn off the Overclock setting.
- Page 32 Settings > Game Adjust Description 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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Page 33: Picture Adjust
Picture Adjust To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Picture Adjust by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Brightness/Contrast pressing ( ) it. - Page 34 Input To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Input by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Input List pressing ( ) it.
- Page 35 General To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to General by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Language pressing ( ) it.
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Page 36: Input General
Settings > General Description Quick Charge is a feature that rapidly charges the device connected to the USB 3.0 port. Enables Quick Charge. Disables Quick Charge. Quick Charge NOTE • The charging speed may vary depending on the device. This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. Enables OSD Lock. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
• Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function. - Page 38 The screen retains an image. Does image sticking occur even when the • Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the image. monitor is turned off? • To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver. Screen display is unstable and shaky.
- Page 39 The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored • Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The (16 colors)? settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) Does the display color appear unstable or •...
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Page 40: Product Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit color is supported. Pixel Pitch 0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm Resolution Max Resolution HDMI: 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz DP: 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz (Overclock: On)** Recommended Resolution... - Page 41 AC/DC Adapter ADS-110CL-19-3 190110G, manufactured by Honor Output: 19 V 5.79 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...
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Page 42: Factory Support Mode
Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC) Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 HDMI/ DisplayPort 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 HDMI/ DisplayPort 1024 x 768 48.363 60.0 HDMI/ DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95... -
Page 43: G-Sync Monitor
G-SYNC Monitor • The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA GPU. • Requirement for using G-SYNC - Supported Interface: DisplayPort (System must support DisplayPort 1.2 directly from the GPU.) - Supported Graphic Card: A graphic card that supports NVIDIA’s G-SYNC is necessary. - Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. - Page 44 This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support. Model Serial No.