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 34UC79G www.lg.
CONTENTS ENGLISH LICENSE----------------------------- 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING-- 4 -- Product Components--------------------------- 4 -- Supported Drivers and Software--------------- 5 -- Product and Button Description--------------- 6 How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector -- Moving and Lifting the Monitor---------------- 8 -- Installing the Monitor -------------------------- 9 Assembling the Stand Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using th
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH 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.
Supported Drivers and Software Drivers and Software Monitor Driver ASM Driver Installation Priority 34UC79G Recommended O Required X Recommended O Dual Controller Optional X True Color Pro Optional X OnScreen Control Required and Recommended: You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the yy LGE website (www.lg.com). Optional: You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
Product and Button Description ENGLISH 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.
NOTE Input Connector ENGLISH The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor ENGLISH 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 Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as yy possible. --This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. Place the monitor in the original box or packing yy material before attempting to move it.
3 Assembling the Stand Cable Holder * Assemble the Cable Holder. 1 Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION To protect the screen, place the screen face down yy on the screen pad which is inside the box.
4 CAUTION ENGLISH Illustrations in this document represent typical yy procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. Applying excessive force when tightening screws yy may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty. Do not carry the monitor upside down by just yy holding the base. This may cause the monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury.
Installing on a Table 2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 2 100 mm 100 mm 3 100 mm 100 mm 1 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving or installing yy the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 20° for a comfortable viewing experience. 20° Rear -5° Front Max 120.
Using the Kensington lock NOTE Monitor head 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 holder as shown in the illustration.
ENGLISH Detaching the Stand Body Installing on the Wall 1 Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the Install the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall and leave about 100 mm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store. Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket.
NOTE CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving or installing yy the monitor to avoid electric shock. Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a yy slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Applying excessive force when tightening screws yy may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
ENGLISH Connecting to a PC DisplayPort connection 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. Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC using the DisplayPort cable as shown in the illustration below. HDMI connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.
Connecting Peripherals HDMI connection USB Cable connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration below. The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the product to the PC. Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC.
Connecting Headphones NOTE ENGLISH Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS yy service pack before using the product. Peripheral devices are sold separately. yy A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected yy to the USB port. Quick Charge is available through the USB1 and yy USB2 port. When the Monitor is gone to Power off, Quick yy Charge is not available. The charging speed may vary depending on the yy device. Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.
USER SETTINGS ENGLISH 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. Joystick Button Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu. (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.
User Settings ENGLISH Menu 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. • When you enter the menu, instructions on how to use the button will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Quick Settings Quick Settings Brightness > Input Picture Picture General General Quick Settings 2 3 Configure the options following the instructions that ap- 100 ENGLISH 1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Quick Settings by moving the joystick. Contrast 70 > Volume 30 > Quick Settings Input pear in the bottom right corner.
Input Input Quick Settings Brightness 100 ENGLISH Settings press theContrast joystick button at the 1 To view the OSD menu, Quick 70 > bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Volume Go to Input by moving the joystick. 5 Input / : Move / Quick Se Input List Aspect Ratio pear in the bottom right corner. Picture To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it.
Picture Settings Input tness 100 ack 2 Input List Input the instructions that ap3 Configure the options following Aspect Ratio 4 5 / : Move Quick Settings HDMI1 > Full Wide > On > pear in the bottom right corner. Auto Input Switch Picture 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 Generalmenu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit.
Menu > Picture ENGLISH Picture Adjust Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. SUPER RESOLUTION+ High Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high definition video or games. Middle Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the middle level between the low and high modes. Best for UCC or SD videos.
Menu > Picture Description Black Stabilizer 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. 1ms Motion Blur Reduction On This mode minimizes motion blur in fast-moving videos.
Menu > Picture ENGLISH Color Adjust Description Gamma Custom gamma settings: Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2. The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. Color Temp Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization. Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Medium Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone. Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
General e > Adjust 2 > 3 Configure the options following the instructions that ap- e Reset 4 5 / : Move Input pear in the bottom right corner. 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.
Menu > General Quick Charge Description Quick Charge is a feature that rapidly charges the device connected to the USB 3.0 port. ENGLISH On Enables Quick Charge. Off Disables Quick Charge. NOTE yy The charging speed may vary depending on the device. OSD Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. On Enables OSD Lock. Off Disables OSD Lock. NOTE yy All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast, Volume in Quick Settings, Input and OSD Lock in General.
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). yy Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? Is the power LED blinking? If the monitor is in sleep mode, move the mouse, or press any key on the yy keyboard, to switch the display on. Check if the computer is turned on.
NOTE ENGLISH 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 Control Panel > Display > Settings in Windows. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) 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 Resolution ENGLISH 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 0.312 mm x 0.310 mm Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 144 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 164 kHz Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 144 Hz Synchronization Separate Sync.
Factory Support Mode ENGLISH (Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC) Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Polarity(H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60.0 -/- 1024 x 768 97.551 119.989 +/- 1152 x 864 109.756 119.952 +/- 1280 x 720 91.493 119.912 +/- 1280 x 1024 130.035 119.958 +/- 1920 x 1080 83.894 74.973 +/- 1920 x 1080 113.221 99.930 +/- 1920 x 1080 137.26 119.
This device meets the EMC requirements for home appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage. 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 To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
