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Owner's Manual LED LCD MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. LED LCD Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 32UK500 www.lg.com...
CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSE USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu - Main Menu Features ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING User Settings Product Components - Menu Settings Supported Drivers and Software Component and Button Description TROUBLESHOOTING - How to Use the Joystick Button Input Connector Moving and Lifting the Monitor SPECIFICATIONS Installing the Monitor...
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. in the United States and other countries.
The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit 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 Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
Supported Drivers and Software You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and Software Installation Priority 32UK500 Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Dual Controller Optional...
Component and Button Description Joystick Button Power LED On: power is on Off: power is off 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 with your finger.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in- As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched screen. This may result in damage to the screen or or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regard- some of the pixels used to create images.
Using the cable holder CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typical Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in procedures, so they may look different from the the illustration. actual product. Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the stand base.
Installing onto a table NOTE The left or right side of the monitor head can be Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the upright position. 32UK50T horizontal level of the monitor head.
Adjusting the angle WARNING Place the monitor in an upright position, mounted To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the on the stand base. screen, do not hold the lower part of the moni- tor's frame as illustrated below. Adjust the angle of the screen.
Using the Kensington lock Installing the wall mount plate The Kensington security system connector is located at This monitor supports the specification of the standard the back of the Monitor set. wall mount plate or compatible device. For more information on installation and usage, refer to Place the screen face down.
If you use improper screw, the product might be dam- aged and drop from mounted position. Back Cover In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it. Wall Mount (A x B) 100 x 100 Standard screw...
NOTE There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP version of the PC. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. NOTE If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.
Connecting to AV Devices Connecting to External Devices HDMI connection Connecting Headphones Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect your PC Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones and AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as port.
USER SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down ( ▲ / ▼ ) and left/right( ◄ / ► ) to set the options. Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu Status...
User Settings Menu Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / Ok) it.
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Picture Mode Dark Room 1 This mode adjusts the brightness to the optimal level for working in a dark environ- ment. Dark Room 2 This mode sets the brightness to a lower level than Dark Room 1. 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.
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Game Adjust Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Normal. For a fast- moving picture, it is recommended that you use Fast. Setting to Fast may cause image sticking.
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Menu > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SAVING Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Power LED Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on or off.
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. Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu >...
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Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&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 video card supports Plug&Play function.
SPECIFICATIONS LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Pixel Pitch 0.181 mm x 0.181 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 135 kHz Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 61 Hz...
HDMI Timing (Video) Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical Remarks (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480p 31.5 720p 45.0 1080p 67.5 When HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color is 2160p set to ON. Power LED Mode LED Color On Mode White Sleep Mode Off Mode...
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In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.