Owner’s Manual LED LCD 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. 32UN880 32BN88U 32UN88A www.lg.com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. ENGLISH LICENSE..........................................................2 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION................................................3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING......................3 USING THE MONITOR.........
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING To obtain the source code 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.
NOTE ENGLISH •• 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.
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. 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.
CAUTION ENGLISH •• 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. •• Standing the monitor panel up vertically may cause the monitor to fall due to the joystick and cause damage or injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to malfunction. 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.
CAUTION 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 90 mm (3.5 inches) thick. ENGLISH •• 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.
How to install on tables with different thickness levels 55 ~ 90 mm (2.1 inches ~ 3.5 inches) ENGLISH ≤ 40 mm (1.5 inches) 30 ~ 65 mm (1.1 inches ~ 2.
CAUTION ≥ 95 mm (3.7 inches) ≥ 75 mm (2.9 inches) ENGLISH • 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 15 mm (0.
Swivel stand Pivot Feature Swivel the monitor left and right within 280 degrees to fit your view. The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90 ° counter-clockwise. ENGLISH Monitor’s head Table WARNING • When using the Pivot function, do not rotate the monitor too fast or with excessive force. The table may be scratched by contact with the monitor’s head.
1 Raise the monitor up to the maximum height. 3 Rotate the monitor counter-clockwise as shown in the figure. ENGLISH 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. 4 Complete the installation by rotating the monitor 90 ° as shown in the figure.
Leveling the Screen Adjusting the Stand Height If the screen appears crooked to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle horizontally as follows. 1 Make sure to hold and move the monitor with both hands. ENGLISH Max. 130.0 mm (5.1 inches) WARNING • To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand.
Adjusting the Angle 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. ENGLISH 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.
Installing on the Wall ENGLISH This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.9 inches) 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.
CAUTION ENGLISH •• 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.
ENGLISH 16 USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC •• 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 •• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. •• 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.
DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. NOTE USB-C connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. NOTE •• PD(Power Delivery) and DP Alternate Mode(DP over USB-C) are supported via USB-C Port. •• Features may not work properly depending on the connected device’s specifications and the environment. •• USB-C port is not for the monitor power source but for a PC power source. Connect adapter to supply power to the monitor.
Connecting Peripherals USB Device connection ENGLISH 18 The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. NOTE •• It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-to-date before connecting to the product for use. •• Peripheral devices are sold separately. •• A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port. •• The charging speed may vary depending on the device.
Headphones Connection Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. NOTE Angled ENGLISH •• 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.
USER SETTINGS NOTE ENGLISH •• 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 20 •• Main menu disabled: Enables the main menu.
Main Menu Features Menu Settings [Quick Settings] Main Menu [Input] [Picture] [Sound] ENGLISH 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. [General] Description : [Input] Sets input mode.
ENGLISH 22 [Quick Settings] [Input] [Settings] [Quick Settings] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the screen. •• [Volume]: Adjusts the volume level. -- You can adjust [Mute] / [Unmute] by moving the joystick button to in the [Volume] menu. •• [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.
[Picture] [Settings] [Picture Mode] on HDR signal [Picture] [Picture Mode] •• [Custom]: Allows the user to adjust each element. •• [Vivid]: Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. •• [HDR Effect]: Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range. •• [Reader]: Optimizes the screen for reading documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. •• [Cinema]: Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video. •• [FPS]: This mode is optimized for FPS games.
ENGLISH 24 [Settings] [Picture] [Picture Adjust] •• [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. •• [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast of the screen. •• [Sharpness]: Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. •• [SUPER RESOLUTION+]: 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. -- [High]: Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images.
[Settings] [Picture] [Picture Reset] •• [Do you want to reset your picture settings?] -- [Yes]: Returns to the default settings. -- [No]: Cancel the select. [Sound] [Settings] [Sound] •• [Volume]: Adjusts the volume level. -- You can adjust [Mute] / [Unmute] by moving the joystick button to in the [Volume] menu. •• [MaxxAudio] -- [On]: MaxxAudio® by waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award® is a suite of studio-quality sound tools for a superior listening experience.
[General] ENGLISH [Settings] [General] •• [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.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH 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 white? -- Check that the connected input is enabled ([Settings] [Input]).
ENGLISH •• 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Specifications are subject to change without notice. Resolution •• Max Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz •• Recommended Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz AC/DC Adapter •• Model: ACC-LATP1 type, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC Manufacturer: Shenzhen Honor Electronic Co.,Ltd. -- Input: 100-240 V ~50/60 Hz 3.0 A -- Output: 19,5 V 10.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Specifications are subject to change without notice. ENGLISH 30 32BN88U Color Depth: 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Resolution •• Max Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz •• Recommended Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz AC/DC Adapter •• Model: ACC-LATP1 type, SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC Manufacturer: Shenzhen Honor Electronic Co.,Ltd. -- Input: 100-240 V ~50/60 Hz 3.0 A -- Output: 19,5 V 10.
Support Mode (Preset Mode, DisplayPort / USB-C) 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 -/- 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- 3840 x 2160 66.66 30 +/- 3840 x 2160 133.
(Preset Mode, HDMI) ENGLISH 32 Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- Remarks 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- 3840 x 2160 66.
HDMI Timing (Video) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.5 60 720p 45.0 60 1080p 67.
Beep Guide Menu ENGLISH 34 Location Menu Location Quick Settings 1 Input - Aspect Ratio - Original 222 Quick Settings - Brightness 11 Input - Aspect Ratio - Just Scan 223 Quick Settings - Brightness 1 1 1 Slider Quick Settings - Contrast 12 Quick Settings - Contrast 1 2 1 Slider Quick Settings - Volume 13 Quick Settings - Volume 1 3 1 Slider Picture 3 Picture - Picture Mode 31 Picture - Picture Mode - Custom 311 Picture - Picture Mode - Vivid 312 Picture - Picture Mode - HDR Ef
Menu Location 3412 Picture - Color Adjust - Gamma - Mode 3 3413 Picture - Color Adjust - Gamma - Mode 4 3414 Picture - Color Adjust - Color Temp Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Green Saturation Location 34641 Slider Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Blue Hue 3465 342 Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Blue Hue Picture - Color Adjust - Color Temp - Custom 3421 34651 Slider Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Blue Saturation Picture - Color Adjust - Color Temp - Warm 3422 Picture
Menu ENGLISH 36 Location Menu Location General - SMART ENERGY SAVING 52 General - OSD Size - Small 591 General - SMART ENERGY SAVING - High 521 General - OSD Size - Large 592 General - SMART ENERGY SAVING - Low 522 General - Information 5 10 General - SMART ENERGY SAVING - Off 523 General - Information 5 10 1 General - Power LED 53 General - Reset to Initial Settings 5 11 General - Power LED - On 531 General - Reset to Initial Settings - Yes 5 11 1 General - Power LED - Off 532
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