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.
Swivel stand Pivot Feature Swivel 280 ° and adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit 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.
Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Make sure to hold and move the monitor with both hands. ENGLISH Max. 125.0 mm (4.9 inches) WARNING •• To avoid injury when adjusting the height, do not put your hands on the stand. 12 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.
Installing on the Wall 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. 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.
ENGLISH 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: 100 mm x 100 mm (3.9 inches x 3.9 inches) -- Standard screw: M4 x L10 -- Number of screws: 4 -- Wall Mount Plate (Optional): LSW149 NOTE •• A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall.
USING THE MONITOR 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. 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.
Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the * DisplayPort Connection feature. ENGLISH : 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.
Connecting Peripherals HDMI Connection USB Device connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. 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.
CAUTION ENGLISH •• 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.) Headphones Connection Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.
USER SETTINGS NOTE 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 •• 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 Features Menu Settings 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. [Quick Settings] Main Menu 20 Description : [Input] Sets input mode. : [Power Off] Turns off the monitor.
[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] ENGLISH [Picture Mode] on SDR (Non HDR) signal •• [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.
[Settings] [Picture] [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.
ENGLISH 24 [Settings] [Picture] [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.
[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]).
Some features are disabled. 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Specifications are subject to change without notice. ENGLISH 28 32UN880 32UN88A 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.
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.
Support Mode (Preset Mode, DisplayPort / USB-C) ENGLISH 30 Resolution 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) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- Remarks ENGLISH Resolution 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) ENGLISH 32 Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.5 60 720p 45.0 60 1080p 67.
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