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. 32GK650F 32GK65B www.lg.
ENGLISH Table of Contents LICENSE........................................3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 -- Product Composition...................................................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 .............................................
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ENGLISH 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.
•• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of unauthorized components. •• It is recommend that use the supplied components. •• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. Note •• The components may look different from those illustrated here.
Product and Button Description How to Use the Joystick Button ENGLISH You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your finger. Basic Functions Joystick Button / Power LED •• On: Power on •• Off: Power off 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.
Input Connector ENGLISH
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. •• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. •• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.
ENGLISH •• If you use 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.
Installing the Monitor ENGLISH Assembling the Stand 1 2 Cable Holder * Assemble the Cable Holder.
3 •• 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. (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.
2 Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into Installing on a Table ENGLISH 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the the wall outlet. monitor at least 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) 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor to turn on the monitor.
Adjusting the Stand Height •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. Cautions When Connecting Power Cord Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 100-240 V ~ •• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and connect it to a grounded power outlet.
Adjusting the Angle ENGLISH 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience. 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. Front •• Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Pivot Feature Note 20 20 Head Stand Swivel (clockwise 20°) Swivel (counter clockwise 20°) 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. ENGLISH The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise.
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ENGLISH figure. 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90° as shown below. Note 3 Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. •• 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.
Using the Kensington Lock Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration. 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. Mouse Holder Note •• The Kensington security system is optional.
ENGLISH Detaching the Stand Body Installing the Wall Mount Plate 1 Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the screen from scratches, This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. cover the surface with a soft cloth. 2 Remove the stand from the monitor by pressing the button on the bottom center of the back of the monitor. 1 Place the screen face down.
Installing on 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. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of nonstandard screws. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of screws 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 ENGLISH Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.
Note ENGLISH •• Use the screws specified by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting bracket is optional. You can obtain optional accessories from your local dealer. •• The length of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. Be sure to use the proper length. •• For more information, please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting bracket.
Connecting to a PC •• Press the joystick button, go to Settings → Input, and then select the input option. •• 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 any manual drivers. CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention.
ENGLISH CAUTION •• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with the HDMI 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 DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.
Connecting Peripherals HDMI Connection Connecting Headphones 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. Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. (sold separately) Note AV •• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
ENGLISH USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Button Menu Status 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.) 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.
Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Game Mode Settings 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.
User Settings ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 2 3 4 To view the settings 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 settings or set other settings items, move the joystick to or press ( ). If you want to exit the settings menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
Settings Description Changes the game mode to the one optimized for a given feature. Game Adjust Adjusts the 1ms Motion Blur Reduction,FreeSync,Black Stabilizer,Response Time,Cross Hair and Game Reset. Picture Adjust Adjusts the Brightness,Contrast,Sharpness,Gamma,Color Temp,R/G/B,Black Level,DFC and Picture Reset. Input General Input List Selects the input mode. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
ENGLISH Settings > Game Mode Gamer 1 Game Mode Description Gamer 2 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. 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.
Settings > Game Adjust Description On This function is available for the following vertical frequency. (120Hz,144Hz) Turns 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Mode off. Game Adjust 1ms Motion Blur Reduction 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 gaming function.
ENGLISH Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal. CAUTION FreeSync Game Adjust Black Stabilizer •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort,HDMI. •• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports AMD’s FreeSync is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more information and requirement, refer to AMD website at http://www.amd.
Response Time Game Adjust Faster Sets the response 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.
ENGLISH Settings > Picture Adjust Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Gamma Mode 1, Mode The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. 2, Mode 3 Color Temp Picture Adjust Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4.
Description Input List Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Input Aspect Ratio Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the 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.
Settings > General Description ENGLISH Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature. Low Off Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART Energy Saving feature. Disables the SMART Energy Saving feature. SAVING Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on or off. The power LED turns on automatically.
This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. Enables OSD Lock. 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.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing is displayed on the screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the power LED on? •• Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Is the power on and the power LED displaying red? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Settings > Input).
The screen retains an image. •• Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the image. •• To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the monitor leave shadow trails. Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen may be flickering. Change the resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution.
The display color is abnormal. ENGLISH Does the display appear discolored (16 colors)? •• Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) Does the display color appear unstable or monochrome? •• Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card.
LCD Screen Resolution Operating Frequency Input Connector Power Sources AC/DC Adapter 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.
Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions ENGLISH Storing Conditions Dimensions Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity Less than 80 % Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Less than 85 % Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 715.2 x 493.9 x 272.2 (mm) 28.1 x 19.4 x 10.7 (inches) Without Stand 715.2 x 423.9 x 57.1 (mm) 28.1 x 16.6 x 2.2 (inches) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) Without Stand 6.5 kg (14.
Factory Support Mode ENGLISH (Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC) Preset Mode 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 -/- 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.
HDMI Timing (Video) ENGLISH Factory support mode (Preset Mode) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.5 60 720p 45.0 60 1080p 67.5 60 2160p 135 60 Remarks When HDMI Compatibility Mode is set to OFF.
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