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32GK650F

OwnEr’s ManuaL

LG Gaming Computer Monitor

(LED COMPuTEr MOnITOr*)

Summary of Contents for 32GK650F

Page 1: ... backlights This product is a computer monitor and not for television purpose Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference www lg com 32GK650F Owner s Manual LG Gaming Computer Monitor LED COMPUTER MONITOR ...

Page 2: ...ble Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Pivot Feature Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Detaching the Stand Body Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 21 Connecting to a PC 21 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection Connecting Peripherals 23 Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 24 Activating the Main Menu 24 Main Menu Features User Settings 26 ...

Page 3: ...es 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: ...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 Guides Cards Power cord AC DC Adapter DisplayPort Cable Depending on the country Stand Base Cable Holder Stand Body Mouse Holder Depending on the country Depending on the country ...

Page 5: ...ect to change to improve the performance of the product To purchase optional accessories visit an electronics store or an online shopping site or contact the retailer from which you purchased the product The power cord provided may differ depending upon the region Supported Drivers and Software Check the drivers and software supported by your product and refer to the manuals on the CD enclosed in ...

Page 6: ...inger 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 Controls screen brightness You can control the screen s brightness by moving the joystick button up down Note The joystick b...

Page 7: ...7 ENGLISH Input Connector ...

Page 8: ...ble This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images Moving and Lifting the Monitor 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 Before movin...

Page 9: ...the monitor panel without the stand base its joystick 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 button to malfunction ...

Page 10: ...10 ENGLISH Installing the Monitor Assembling the Stand 1 2 Stand Body Cable Holder Assemble the Cable Holder Stand Base or ...

Page 11: ...g the product Doing so may damage the product Applying excessive force when tightening screws 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 holding the base This may cause the monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury When lifting or moving the monitor do not touch the monit...

Page 12: ...osition Place the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor ...

Page 13: ...oduct package and connect it to a grounded power outlet If you need another power cord please contact your local dealer or the nearest retail store Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety Max 110 0 mm WARNING When adjusting the screen height do not place your hand on the stand body to avoid inju...

Page 14: ...ngle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from 5 to 15 for a comfortable viewing experience Front Rear WARNING To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen do not hold the lower part of the monitor s frame as illustrated below Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor ...

Page 15: ...Feature The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90 clockwise WARNING To avoid scratching the stand base make sure that when rotating the monitor using the pivot feature the stand does not make contact with the monitor 1 Raise the monitor to the maximum height Head Stand ...

Page 16: ...llation by rotating the monitor 90 as shown below 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 ...

Page 17: ...on 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 Note The Kensington security system is optional You can obtain optional accessories from most electronics stores ...

Page 18: ...down To protect the monitor panel screen cover the surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the product package 2 Remove the four screws tightened on the back of the monitor 3 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and align it with the screw holes 4 Tighten the four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor Note The wall mount plate is sold separat...

Page 19: ...g bracket 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 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 non VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall...

Page 20: ...itor on the ceiling or on a 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 may cause damage to the monitor Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VES...

Page 21: ...e power strip or a grounded power outlet The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is low This is normal Sometimes red green or blue spots may appear on the screen This is normal Connecting to a PC This monitor supports the Plug and Play feature Plug and Play A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install a...

Page 22: ...e types High Speed HDMI TM cable High Speed HDMI TM cable with Ethernet DisplayPort Connection 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 DP OUT Note There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP DisplayPort version of the PC Make sure to use the supplied DisplayPort...

Page 23: ...d 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 Therefore it is recommended to use straight earphones Angled Straight Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device headphones and speaker functions may be limited ...

Page 24: ...xits 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 Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level Main menu enabled Enters the Input features Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level Main menu enabled Enters the Settings feature Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor brightness level Main...

Page 25: ...tures Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode Power Off Turns off the monitor Settings Configures the screen settings Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming Exit Exits the main menu Power Off Input Settings Game Mode Exit ...

Page 26: ...nitor and then enter the Settings 2 Configure the options by moving the joystick up down left right 3 To return to the upper settings or set other settings items move the joystick to or press 4 If you want to exit the settings menu move the joystick to until you exit Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input General ...

Page 27: ...just Adjusts the Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp R G B Black Level DFC and Picture Reset Input Input List Selects the input mode Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen General Sets Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Power LED Automatic Standby HDMI Compatibility Mode DisplayPort 1 2 OSD Lock Information and Reset CAUTION Your monitor s OSD On Screen Display may differ slightl...

Page 28: ...d Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings including game related setup options Gamer 2 FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games It is suitable for very dark FPS games RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents You can brighten the screen in the settings menu ...

Page 29: ...fore enabling 1ms Motion Blur Reduction This function is available for the following vertical frequency 120Hz 144Hz Off Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off Note To reduce motion blur brightness is reduced with backlight control 1ms Motion Blur Reduction and FreeSync feature can not used at the same time This function is game optimized It is recommended to turn off when you are not using the g...

Page 30: ... card to the latest driver For more information and requirement refer to AMD website at http www amd com FreeSync FreeSync and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction cannot be enabled simultaneously Extended Enable wider frequency range of FreeSync function than basic mode The screen may flicker during the game play Basic Enable basic frequency range of FreeSync function Off FreeSync function off Black Stabili...

Page 31: ...onse time to Faster Fast Sets the response time to Fast Normal Sets the response time to Normal Off Does not use the response time improvement feature Cross Hair Cross hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter FPS games Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs When the monitor is off or enters energy saving ...

Page 32: ...ne Medium Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone Manual Adjusts the color temperature in 500K increments Note that 9300K is supported instead of 9500K R G B You can customize the picture color using Red Green and Blue colors Black Level Sets the offset level for HDMI only y y Offset as a reference for a video signal this is the darkest colo...

Page 33: ...e 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 Note The display may look the same for Full Wide Original and 1 1 options at the recommended resolution 2560 x 1440 There is no 1 1 menu on FreeSync Mode Go to Picture Game Adjust FreeSync to set from FreeSync Basic or Extended to Off ...

Page 34: ...r for the auto off function Off 4H 6H and 8H HDMI Compatibility Mode HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2 0 On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode Note If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode the screen or sound may not work properly When HDMI Compatibility Mode is on 2560 x 1440 12...

Page 35: ...Enables OSD Lock Off Disables OSD Lock Note All features are disabled except Brightness Contrast in Picture Adjust Input OSD Lock and Information in General Information The display information will be shown the Model Serial Number Total Power On Time Resolution Reset Restores the default settings ...

Page 36: ... s manual message being displayed This occurs when signals transferred from the PC graphics card are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor Please see the Product Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency Is the No Signal message being displayed This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or dis...

Page 37: ...play one horizontal line is called the horizontal cycle If 1 is divided by the horizontal interval the result is the number of horizontal lines displayed per second This is called horizontal frequency and is represented by kHz Check if the graphics card s resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the monitor and set it to the recommended optimal resolution Control Panel Display Settin...

Page 38: ...e screen When using the monitor pixilated spots red green blue white or black may appear on the screen This is normal for an LCD screen It is not an error nor is it related to the monitor s performance No sound from the headphone port Are images displayed using DP DisplayPort or HDMI input without sound Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly Try increasing the volume with ...

Page 39: ... Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1440 60 Hz Operating Frequency HDMI Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 230 kHz Vertical Frequency 50 Hz to 144 Hz DP Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 230 kHz Vertical Frequency 50 Hz to 144 Hz Input Connector DP DisplayPort IN HDMI IN 1 2 Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 2 4 A Power Consumption Typical Operating Mode 44 W Typical Sleep Mode 0 5 W Off Mode 0 3 W AC DC Adapte...

Page 40: ...eight x Depth With Stand 715 2 x 493 9 x 272 2 mm Without Stand 715 2 x 423 9 x 57 1 mm Weight Without Packaging With Stand 8 3 kg Without Stand 6 5 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice The Operating Mode of Power Consumption is measured with LGE test standard Full White pattern Maximum resolution The Power Consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor set...

Page 41: ...7 879 60 317 1024 x 768 48 363 60 0 1152 x 864 54 347 60 05 1280 x 720 45 60 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 02 1600 x 900 60 00 60 00 1680 x 1050 65 29 59 954 1920 x 1080 67 50 60 1920 x 1080 83 894 74 973 2560 x 1440 88 79 59 95 2560 x 1440 111 86 74 97 2560 x 1440 183 0 120 0 2560 x 1440 222 19 144 0 When HDMI Compatibility Mode is on 2560 x 1440 120 144Hz resolution is not supported ...

Page 42: ...GLISH HDMI Timing Video Factory support mode Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Remarks 480p 31 5 60 720p 45 0 60 1080p 67 5 60 2160p 135 60 When HDMI Compatibility Mode is set to OFF ...

Page 43: ...ntained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource ...

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