26WQ500 29WQ500 34WQ500 29WQ50T Eng
26WQ500 29WQ500 34WQ500 29WQ50T Eng
26WQ500 29WQ500 34WQ500 29WQ50T Eng
26WQ500
29WQ500/29WQ50T
www.lg.com
34WQ500
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE
Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.
LICENSE....................................................... 2
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USER SETTINGS......................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 20
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION.......................... 22
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Supported Drivers and Software
You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
CAUTION Drivers and Software Installation Priority
•• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product performance. Monitor Driver Recommended
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•• The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of unauthorized components.
OnScreen Control Recommended
•• It is recommended 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. Dual Controller Optional
•• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product.
NOTE
•• Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the product. (Doing
so may damage the product.) •• Low Blue Light is reducing the harmful blue light content.
•• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this •• Proper break times, looking at distance objects and eye exercises have proven effective on reducing eye strain.
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 monitor screen. The force applied to the monitor screen
may cause damage to it.
•• For wave pattern on appearance, unlike the general method of coating, it’s applied to added glittering material
in raw material.With no peeled-off appearance, it has good durability. Please use it with confidence because
there is no problem in using the product at all.
NOTE
•• The components may look different from those illustrated here.
•• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this manual are subject 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.
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Product and Button Description 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.
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•• 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.
•• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it from being scratched.
•• When transporting the monitor, do not expose the monitor to shock or excessive vibration.
•• When moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways.
NOTE
•• The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
Basic Functions
CAUTION
Press the joystick button once with your finger
Power on •• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible.
to turn on the monitor.
-- This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.
•• If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may cause the monitor to become
Press and hold the joystick button once more
unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick
Power off than 3 seconds with your finger to turn off the
button to malfunction.
monitor.
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Installing on a Table Adjusting the Angle
•• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm away from 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position.
the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
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.
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WARNING
100 mm 100 mm •• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor’s frame as
illustrated below.
100 mm •• Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
100 mm
CAUTION
•• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock.
•• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product 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.
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Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate
The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the monitor. This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices.
For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’s manual or visit the website
at http://www.kensington.com. NOTE
Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. •• The wall mount plate is sold separately.
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•• For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate’s installation guide.
•• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as it may cause damage to the
screen.
•• Remove the stand before installing the monitor on a wall mount by performing the stand attachment in
reverse.
100 mm
NOTE
•• The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain optional accessories from most electronics stores.
100 mm 100 mm
100 mm
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To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor. CAUTION
Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall. •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric shock.
•• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead
Wall Mount (mm) 100 x 100
to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
Standard screw M4 x L10 •• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this
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Number of screws 4 way will not be covered by the product warranty.
Wall Mount Plate (Optional) LSW 149 •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VESA standards. Damage caused by the use or
misuse of inappropriate components will not be covered by the product warranty.
•• When measured from the back of the monitor, the length of each installed screw must be 8 mm or less.
NOTE
•• 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 non-standard screws.
•• 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. If you use screws longer than the standard
length, it may damage the inside of the product.
•• For more information, please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting bracket.
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USING THE MONITOR DisplayPort Connection (For 29WQ500/34WQ500 Only)
Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.
•• Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. NOTE
Press the joystick button, go to Settings Input, and then select the input option. •• There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC.
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CAUTION •• If you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP (Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort)
cable or gender that supports DisplayPort1.2 or 1.4. (Sold separately)
•• 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. Use a PC
screensaver if possible. Connecting AV Devices
•• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power strip or a grounded power
outlet.
HDMI Connection
•• 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. HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.
NOTE
Connecting to a PC •• 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
•• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. display or a connection error may occur.
* Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure •• Recommended HDMI cable types
anything or install any manual drivers. -- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable
-- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet
HDMI Connection
Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.
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
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Connecting Peripherals
Headphones Connection
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.
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NOTE
•• Peripheral devices are sold separately.
•• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be
limited.
•• 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
(Recommend)
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USER SETTINGS
NOTE
•• Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
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Joystick Button
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Main Menu Features
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Power Off Turns off the monitor.
Input Exit Settings
Settings Configures the screen settings.
Menu Settings
1 To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings.
2 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options.
3 To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it.
4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
NOTE
•• : On
•• : Off
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Quick Settings
Settings > Quick Settings Description
Brightness
Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen.
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Contrast
Volume Adjusts the volume level.
NOTE
•• You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu.
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.
Manual The user can fine-tune the color temperature.
Input
Settings > Input Description
Input List Selects the input mode.
Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
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.
Cinema 1 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9.
Cinema 2 Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9, including the black box at the bottom for subtitles.
Auto Input Switch When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to new input when connected.
On Enables Auto Input Switch.
Off Disables Auto Input Switch.
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Picture
NOTE
•• The Picture Mode that can be set depends on the Input signal.
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Settings > Picture Description SDR signal HDR signal
Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. O O
Vivid Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. O O
HDR Effect Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range. O X
Reader Optimizes the screen for reading documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. O X
Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video. O O
FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games. O O
RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game. O O
Color Weakness This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables users with color weakness to easily distinguish O X
between the two colors.
NOTE
•• If the picture mode is changed, the screen may flicker or the resolution of your PC screen may be affected.
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Settings > Picture Description
Picture Adjust Brightness
Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
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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.
Low Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images. Best for still images or images with less movement.
Off Displays in the most common setting. Disables SUPER RESOLUTION+.
NOTE
•• Because this is a function to increase the sharpness of low resolution pictures, it is not recommended to use the function for normal text or for desktop icons.
Doing so may result in unnecessarily high sharpness.
Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only).
•• Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can display.
High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
Low Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen.
DFC On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Off Disables the DFC feature.
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Settings > Picture Description
Game Adjust Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the movement of the picture on the screen.
For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. When there is a lot of motion, it is recommended that you use Faster.
Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content.
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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.
FreeSync Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal.
CAUTION
•• Supported Interface: HDMI,DisplayPort
•• 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.com/FreeSync.
On FreeSync function on.
Off FreeSync function off.
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.
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Settings > Picture Description
Game Adjust 1ms Motion Blur On This mode minimizes motion blur in fast-moving videos.
Reduction
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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.
•• Flicker may occur during 1ms Motion Blur Reduction operation.
Crosshair Crosshair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Users can select the Crosshair that fits their gaming environment
among four different Crosshairs.
•• When the monitor is off or enters energy saving mode, the Crosshair feature is automatically turned Off.
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Settings > Picture Description
Color Adjust Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2, The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
Mode 3
Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4.
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Color Temp Set your own color temperature.
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.
Manual The user can fine-tune the color temperature.
Red, Green, Blue You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors by adjusting the hue and saturation of the six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow) and then saving the
settings.
Hue Adjusts the tone of the screen colors.
Saturation Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become. The higher the value,
the more saturated and darker the colors become.
Picture Reset Do you want to reset your picture settings? No Cancel the select.
Yes Returns to the default settings.
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General
Settings > General Description
Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
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NOTE
•• USB Charging and HuB functions will not work in standby mode while Deep sleep Mode is enabled in standby mode.
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Settings > General Description
Information The following display information will be shown; Total Power On Time, Resolution.
Reset to Initial Settings Do you want to reset your No Cancel the reset.
settings?
Yes Returns to the default settings.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Nothing is displayed on the screen.
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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 white? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Settings > Input).
Is the No Signal message being displayed? •• This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.
Is the Out of Range message being displayed? •• This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the Product
Specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency.
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.
•• Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area or
misalignment of the display.
•• The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions may not be available depending on the
performance of the graphics card. If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of the computer or graphics card for assistance.
Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is turned off? •• 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.
Are there spots on the 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.
Some features are disabled.
Are some functions not available when you press the Menu button? •• The OSD is locked. Disable OSD Lock in General.
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Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display driver? •• Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com.
•• Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
No sound from the headphone port.
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Are images displayed without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly.
•• Try increasing the volume with the joystick.
•• Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.)
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
26WQ500
Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
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Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand (mm) 635.7 x 385.3 x 211.5
Without Stand (mm) 635.7 x 292.8 x 46.0
Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand (kg) 3.6
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Without Stand (kg) 3.1
The specifications are subject to change without notice.
The symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard.
** The monitor goes to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
29WQ500
Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
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Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand (mm) 688.5 x 406.8 x 223.8
Without Stand (mm) 688.5 x 313.4 x 45.3
Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand (kg) 4.5
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Without Stand (kg) 4.0
The specifications are subject to change without notice.
The symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard.
** The monitor goes to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
29WQ50T
Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
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Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand (mm) 688.5 x 406.8 x 223.8
Without Stand (mm) 688.5 x 313.4 x 45.3
Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand (kg) 4.5
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Without Stand (kg) 4.0
The specifications are subject to change without notice.
The symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard (Full White pattern , Maximum resolution).
** The monitor goes to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
34WQ500
Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
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Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand (mm) 816.5 x 483.7 x 223.3
Without Stand (mm) 816.5 x 365.3 x 45.5
Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand (kg) 6.9
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Without Stand (kg) 6.0
The specifications are subject to change without notice.
The symbol means alternating current, and the symbol means direct current.
The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard.
** The monitor goes to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
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Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC)
26WQ500
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Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks
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29WQ500/29WQ50T 34WQ500
Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks
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640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/-
2560 x 1080 66.636 59.98 -/+ Recommend Mode
2560 x 1080 83.915 74.99 -/+
2560 x 1080 113.3 100.0 +/-
2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- for HDMI only
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HDMI Timing (Video)
480p 31.5 60
576P 31.25 50
720p 37.5 50 for 26WQ500 only
720p 45.0 60
1080p 56.25 50
1080p 67.5 60
2160p 67.5 30
Power LED
Mode LED Color
On Mode White (For a few seconds)
Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) Off
Off Mode Off
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Only for 26WQ500/29WQ500/34WQ500
The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and on one side of the product. This Product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®
Record them below in case you ever need service. Changing the factory default configuration and settings or enabling certain optional features
and functionalities may increase energy consumption beyond the limits required for ENERGY
Model STAR® certification.
Serial No. Refer to ENERGYSTAR.gov for more information on the ENERGY STAR® program.