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ENGLISH

 NOTE

 

Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS service pack before using the 

product.

 

Peripheral devices are sold separately.

 

A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port.

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(sold separately)

 CAUTION

Cautions When Using a USB Device

 

A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own 

driver, may not be recognized.

 

Some USB devices may not be supported or may not work properly.

 

It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk drive with power supplied. (If the 

power supply is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized properly.)

Connecting Headphones

Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated.

(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. 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.

Summary of Contents for 34GK950F

Page 1: ...D Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference www lg com 34GK950F OWNER S MANUAL LG Gaming Monitor LED MONITOR ...

Page 2: ...Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Detaching the Stand Body Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 20 Connecting to a PC 20 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection Connecting AV Devices 22 HDMI Connection Connecting Peripherals 22 USB Cable connection Connecting Headphones USER SETTINGS 24 Activating the Main Menu 24 Main Menu Fe...

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: ...r 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 USB 3 0 Cable Depending on the country DisplayPort Cable Depending on the country Stand Base Cable Holder Stand Body Mouse Holder HDMI Cable Depending on the country Depending on the country Depending on the country...

Page 5: ... 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 the pr...

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 0 9 ...

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 3 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: ...t 100 mm 3 94 inches away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation 100 mm 3 94 inches 100 mm 3 94 inches 100 mm 3 94 inches 100 mm 3 94 inches 2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet 2 1 3 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor ...

Page 13: ... 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 4 3 inches WARNING When adjusting the screen height do not place your hand on the stand body to avoi...

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: ...ISH NOTE Swivel clockwise 20 Swivel counter clockwise 20 NOTE The left or right side of the monitor head can be slightly rotated up or down up to 3 Adjust the horizontal level of the monitor head Monitor head ...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ... 100 mm 3 94 inches 100 mm 3 94 inches 100 mm 3 94 inches 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...

Page 19: ... 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 VESA standards...

Page 20: ...n connecting the power cord to the outlet use a grounded 3 hole 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 you...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...logo attached If you do not use a certified HDMI cable the screen may not display or a connection error may occur Recommended HDMI cable types High Speed HDMI TM cable High Speed HDMI TM cable with Ethernet Connecting Peripherals USB Cable connection 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 conn...

Page 23: ...not work properly It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk drive with power supplied If the power supply is not adequate the USB device may not be recognized properly Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port Connect as illustrated sold separately NOTE Peripheral devices are sold separately If you use angled earphones it may cause a problem with connec...

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: ...sts the Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp R G B Black Level DFC and Picture Reset Input Input Selects the input mode Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen General Sets Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Power LED Automatic Standby HDMI Compatibility Mode DisplayPort Version Buzzer OSD Lock Information and Reset to Initial Settings CAUTION Your monitor s OSD On Screen Display may diff...

Page 28: ... 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 Vivid Optimized the screen for vivid colors Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents You can brighten the screen in the settings menu HDR Effect Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range sRGB A standard RGB...

Page 29: ...for RTS Game Vivid Optimized the screen for vivid colors Standard Optimized the screen for HDR standard NOTE HDR content may not be operated properly depending on the Windows10 OS setting Please check the HDR On Off setting of Windows When the HDR function is turned on the characters or picture quality may be poor according to Graphic card performance While the HDR function is on screen flickering...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...formation and requirement refer to AMD website at http www amd com FreeSync FreeSync and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction cannot be enabled simultaneously NOTE FreeSync 2 can only be used with the extended mode Supported Interface DisplayPort 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 FreeSyn...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...mization 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 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 color the monitor can display High Keeps the current co...

Page 34: ...pect ratio is not adjusted from the original Cinema 1 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21 9 at 1080p Cinema 2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21 9 including the black box at the bottom for subtitles at 1080p NOTE The display may look the same for Full Wide Original and Just Scan options at the recommended resolution 3440 x 1440 There is no Just Scan Cinema 1 Cinema 2 menu on...

Page 35: ...d of time You can set a timer 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 Compatibili...

Page 36: ...of menus On 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 Serial Number Total Power On Time Resolution FreeSync certification logo NOTE The FreeSync certification logo is only shown when the FreeSync option is set to Extended Reset to ...

Page 37: ... 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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...z Recommended Resolution 3440 x 1440 60 Hz Operating Frequency HDMI Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 130 kHz Vertical Frequency 60 Hz to 85 Hz DP Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 225 kHz Vertical Frequency 60 Hz to 144 Hz Input Connector DP DisplayPort IN USB 1 2 HDMI IN 1 2 USB UP Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 6 0 A Power Consumption Typical Operating Mode 95 W Typical Sleep Mode 0 5 W Off Mode 0 3...

Page 41: ...and 819 4 x 572 6 x 286 5 mm 32 3 x 22 6 x 11 3 inches Without Stand 819 4 x 361 9 x 104 mm 32 3 x 14 3 x 4 1 inches Weight Without Packaging With Stand 7 3 kg 16 1 lbs Without Stand 5 5 kg 12 2 lbs 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 d...

Page 42: ... 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 3440 x 1440 43 82 29 99 HDMI Only 3440 x 1440 73 68 49 99 3440 x 1440 88 82 59 97 3440 x 1440 110 77 75 05 3440 x 1440 126 14 85 00 3440 x 1440 150 97 99 98 3440 x 1440 182 99 119 99 3440 x 1440 217 32 143 92 When HDMI Compatibility Mode is on 3440 x 1440 100 120 144Hz...

Page 43: ...43 ENGLISH HDMI Timing Video Factory support mode Preset Mode Vertical Frequency Hz Remarks 1 480p 60 2 576p 50 3 720p 50 60 4 1080p 50 60 5 2160p 24 25 30 50 60 HDMI Compatibility Mode Off ...

Page 44: ...de under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained 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 o...

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