Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 29UM59A www.lg.
Contents CONTENTS ENGLISH ENG 3 LICENSE 18 USER SETTINGS 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 Product Components Supported Drivers and Software Component and Button Description - How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector Moving and Lifting the Monitor Installing the Monitor - Assembling the stand base - Using the cable holder - Installing onto a table - Adjusting the angle - Using the Kensington lock - Installing the wall mount plate - Installing to a wall 18 18 19 1
LICENSE 3 LICENSE The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, 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 after you turned on display if there is no adjustment to display.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ENG Product Components Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and components may look different from those shown here. or Power Cord CD / Card AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) HDMI Cable USB C-C cable ( This cable is not included in all countries.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 Supported Drivers and Software Drivers and Software Installation Priority 29UM59A Monitor Driver Recommended O OnScreen Control Recommended O Optional O Dual Controller ENG ENGLISH You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com ).
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Component and Button Description ENGLISH ENG Joystick Button Power LED yyOn: power is on yyOff: power is off How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 7 Input Connector ENG ENGLISH
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor ENGLISH ENG 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. CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor yy screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 9 Installing the Monitor 1 Place the screen face down. 3 1 Attach the Stand Base to Stand Body. 2 Tighten the screw to the right. Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION To protect the screen from scratches, cover the yy surface with a soft cloth. 4 Attach the screw cover. 2 Check the direction of the stand body (front, back) and then mount the stand body onto the stand hinge.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ENG Using the cable holder Installing onto a table Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration. 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place at least 3.94 inches away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 3.94 inches 3.94 inches 3.94 inches 3.94 inches cable holder 2 Connect the Power cord to the monitor, then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Cautions When Connecting Power Cord 11 Adjusting the angle on the stand base. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forwards or backwards for a comfortable viewing experience. 100-240 V~ 20° -5° Make sure to use the power cord that is proyy vided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power outlet. If you need another power cord, please contact yy your local dealer or the nearest retail store.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington lock ENGLISH ENG The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table. NOTE Use of the Kensington lock is optional. yy The accessories can be purchased at your local electronics store.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 13 Installing to a wall This monitor supports the specification of the standard wall mount plate or compatible device. Install the monitor at least 3.94 inches away from the wall and leave about 3.94 inches of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Please refer to the manual to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 1 Place the screen face down.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Wall Mount (A x B) yy NOTE ENGLISH ENG A B CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving or installyy ing the monitor to avoid electric shocks. Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a yy slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Please use the genuine LG wall mounting bracket. For more information, contact your local retail store or a qualified installer.
USING THE MONITOR 15 USING THE MONITOR This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. yy *Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below. Press the menu button and then select the input option from the input menu.
USING THE MONITOR ENGLISH ENG USB-C connection Connecting to AV Devices Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC using the USB-C cable as shown in the illustration below. Press the menu button and then select the input option from the input menu. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as illustrated below.
USING THE MONITOR 17 Connecting to External Devices Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. (sold separately) (sold separately) NOTE yy Peripheral devices are sold separately. yy If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight earphones.
User Settings USER SETTINGS ENGLISH ENG NOTE yy Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. yy When Beep Guide is activated, pressing the joystick button will take you to Settings right away. Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options. 3 Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu.
User Settings 19 User Settings 1 2 3 4 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 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 ( / Ok) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. yy When you enter the menu, instructions on how to use the button will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.
User Settings Picture Mode Cinema Optimizes the screen for video. ENGLISH ENG Color Weakness This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables users with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors. FPS Game 1 This mode is optimized for FPS games. FPS Game 2 It has a higher Black Stabilizer value than FPS Game 1. It is suitable for very dark FPS games. RTS Game This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
User Settings Game Adjust 21 You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.) Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the screen. Cross Hair Cross Hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter(FPS) games.
User Settings Menu > General Description ENGLISH ENG Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. SMART ENERGY SAVING High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. On The power LED turns on. Off The power LED turns off.
TROUBLESHOOTING 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. yy Is the power LED on? Check the power cable connection and press the power button. yy Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu >Input > Input list).
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE ENGLISH ENG Check if the graphics card's resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the yy recommended (optimal) resolution in Control Panel > Display > settings. Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed yy screen, a truncated display area, or misalignment of the display.
SPECIFICATIONS 25 SPECIFICATIONS LCD Screen Resolution Video Signal Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.0876 mm x 0.2628 mm Maximum Resolution 2560×1080 @ 75Hz Recommended Resolution 2560×1080 @ 60Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz Input Connector HDMI IN, H/P, USB-C Power input 19 V 2.0 A Power On mode: 27 W Typ. (Outgoing condition)* consumption (Typ.) Sleep Mode ≤ 0.5 W ** Off Mode ≤ 0.
SPECIFICATIONS Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) ENGLISH ENG HDMI / USB-C Resolution (HDMI / USB-C) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Polarity(H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1024 x 768 60.123 75.029 +/+ 1152 x 864 67.5 60 +/+ 1280 x 720 45 60 +/+ 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 +/+ 1600 x 900 60 60 +/+ 1680 x 1050 65.29 59.
SPECIFICATIONS 27 Beep Guide Quick Settings Location Menu Location 1 Picture - Picture Adjust - SUPER RESOLUTION+ - Low 3243 Picture - Picture Adjust - SUPER RESOLUTION+ - Off 3244 Quick Settings - Brightness 11 Quick Settings - Brightness 1 1 1 Slider Quick Settings - Contrast 12 Quick Settings - Contrast 1 2 1 Slider Quick Settings - Volume 13 Quick Settings - Volume 1 3 1 Slider Input Input - Input List 2 Picture - Picture Adjust - Black Level 325 Picture - Picture Adjust - Bl
SPECIFICATIONS Menu ENGLISH ENG Picture - Color Adjust - Color Temp - Cool 3424 Picture - Color Adjust - Red 343 Picture - Color Adjust - Red 3 4 3 1 Slider Picture - Color Adjust - Green 344 Picture - Color Adjust - Green 3 4 4 1 Slider Picture - Color Adjust - Blue 345 Picture - Color Adjust - Blue 3 4 5 1 Slider Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color Menu Location 346 Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Red Hue 3461 Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Red Hue 34611 Slider Pictu
SPECIFICATIONS Menu Location 461 General - OSD Lock - Off 462 47 General - Reset - Yes 471 General - Reset - No 472 ENG ENGLISH General - OSD Lock - On General - Reset 29
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