LG 34WP580 User manual

* LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and
retain it for future reference.
34WP580
OWNER’S MANUAL
LED LCD MONITOR
(LED Monitor*)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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LICENSE
Each model has different licenses.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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LICENSE ...................................................... 2
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING .................. 3
USING THE MONITOR................................ 12
USER SETTINGS ........................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 21
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION......................... 23

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
CAUTION
•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 recommended to use the supplied components.
•If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image problems.
•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.
•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.
Supported Drivers and Software
You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com).
Drivers and Software Installation Priority
Monitor Driver Recommended
OnScreen Control Recommended
Dual Controller Optional

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Product and Button Description
NOTE
•The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
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/up/
down 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 more
than 3 seconds with your finger to turn off the
monitor.
/ Volume control You can control the volume by moving the
joystick button left/right.
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 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.
CAUTION
•Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible.
-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
unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick
button to malfunction.

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Installing on a Table
•Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94
inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
: 100 mm (3.9inches)
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.
•Make sure the table on which the product is installed is stable and solid. A table made of fragile materials such
as glass may be damaged.
•The monitor may tilt on uneven or slanted tables.
•Installation of the stand may leave a mark on the table.
•Do not hang heavy items such as bags or clothes on the stand.
•Avoid falls by verifying that the table is large enough to support the monitor.
•Make sure to fix the stand firmly on the table.
•When installing the stand on the table, make sure the stand is fully engaged to the table so that you would not
hit your head when you get up.
•Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Allowing the monitor to contact a wall may injure
persons nearby or damage the monitor.

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How to fix a clamp
1 After positioning the stand on the table, secure it by turning the handle.
•For tables without a protrusion
-The table should be less than 75mm(2.9inches) thick.
≤75mm(2.9inches)
Table
CAUTION
•Stands that are not fully engaged to the table may allow the monitor to wobble or fall over.
•Make sure the table is solid and stable enough to fully support installation of the monitor. Tables made of
fragile materials such as glass may break.
•For tables with a protrusion
-If the protrusion is located more than 95mm(3.7inches) away from the edge of the table, install the monitor
only when a flat protrusion is located between 10mm(0.3inches) to 75mm(2.9inches) from the edge of the
table.
±335°
±335°
≥ 95mm
(3.7inches)
≥ 75mm
(2.9inches) 10mm
(0.3inches)

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Swivel stand
Your monitor mount lets you adjust the monitor viewing angle.
Table
±335°
±335°

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Leveling the Screen
If the screen appears crooked to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle
horizontally as follows.
Adjusting the Stand Height
1 Make sure to hold and move the monitor with both hands.
±335°
±335°
Max. 130.0 mm
(5.1 inches)
WARNING
•To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand.

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Adjusting the Angle
Adjust the angle of the screen.
The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -25°to25°
for a comfortable viewing experience.
-25° 25°
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.
-25° 25°
•Beware of cables attached to the monitor when rotating it.
Using the Kensington Lock
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.

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CAUTION
•Leave enough slack in cable to allow full range of motion.
•To avoid the potential to pinch cables it is important to follow the routing instructions in this manual. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in equipment damage or personal injury.
WARNING
•If you do not remove the cable when adjusting the monitor, it may cause damage.
•Before connecting cables, it is recommended to rotate the monitor to an appropriate Angle to avoid wiring
difficulties.
Installing on the Wall
This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices.
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.
: 100 mm (3.9inches)

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Installing the Wall Mount Plate
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.
Wall Mount (mm/ inches) 100 x 100 (3.9 x 3.9)
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4
Wall Mount Plate (Optional) LSW149
NOTE
•Use the screws specified byVESA 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. 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.
•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.
CAUTION
•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
to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
•To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation
instructions.
•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 toVESA 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 (0.3inches)
or less.
: Wall Mount Plate
: Back of the Monitor
: Standard screw
: Max. 8 mm (0.3 inches)

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USING THE MONITOR
•Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Press the joystick button, go to Settings Input, and then select the input option.
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. Use a PC
screensaver if possible.
•When 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 your computer without having to reconfigure
anything or install any manual drivers.
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
Connecting AV Devices
HDMI Connection
HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.
NOTE
•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
Connecting Peripherals
Headphones Connection
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.
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.
•When Beep Guide is activated, pressing the joystick button will take you to Settings right away.
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 more than 3 seconds 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 Enters the Accessibility menu.
Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.
Main menu disabled Enters the Accessibility menu.
Main menu enabled Enters the Picture Mode feature.

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Main Menu Features
Power Off
Input Settings
Picture Mode
Exit
Main Menu Description
Input Sets input mode.
Power Off Turns off the monitor.
Settings Configures the screen settings.
Picture Mode Sets the picture mode.
Exit Exits the main menu.
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.
Quick Settings Input Picture General
NOTE
•: On
•: Off

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Quick Settings
Settings > Quick Settings Description
Brightness Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen.
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.
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
between the two colors.
O X
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.
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.
Setting to Faster may cause image sticking.
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
•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.
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,
Mode 3
The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4.
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? Yes Returns to the default settings.
No Cancel the select.

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General
Settings > General Description
Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language.
SMART ENERGY SAVING Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.
High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Off Disables the feature.
NOTE
•The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.
•If you select the option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become lower or higher depend on source.
Power LED On The power LED turns on.
Off The power LED turns off.
Automatic Standby Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time. You can set a timer for the auto-off function. (8H, 6H, 4H and Off)
OSD Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus.
On Enables OSD Lock.
Off Disables OSD Lock.
NOTE
•All features are disabled except Brightness, Contrast,Volume, Input, OSD Lock, Information.
Information The following display information will be shown;Total Power On Time, Resolution.
Reset to Initial Settings Do you want to reset your settings? Yes Returns to the default settings.
No Cancel the reset.