This document is an Owner's Manual for LG LED LCD Monitors, specifically covering models 32UD59, 32MU59, 32UD60, and 32UK50T. The manual provides comprehensive information on assembling, preparing, using, and troubleshooting the monitor, along with detailed technical specifications.
Function Description:
The LG LED LCD Monitor serves as a display device for PCs and AV devices, utilizing LED backlighting for its LCD panel. It supports various input sources including HDMI and DisplayPort, allowing for versatile connectivity with different external devices. The monitor is designed for ease of use with a joystick button for intuitive menu navigation and control over settings like power, volume, and various display options. It incorporates features aimed at enhancing user experience, such as different picture modes (Custom, Reader, Photo, Cinema, Dark Room 1/2, Color Weakness), game-specific adjustments (FPS Game 1/2, RTS Game, Custom (Game)), and power-saving functionalities.
Important Technical Specifications:
The monitors feature a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen with a pixel pitch of 0.181 mm x 0.181 mm.
- Resolution: Maximum and Recommended Resolution is 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz.
- Video Signal: Horizontal Frequency ranges from 30 kHz to 135 kHz, and Vertical Frequency from 56 Hz to 61 Hz.
- Input Connectors:
- 32UD59, 32MU59, 32UK50T: HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2, DP(DisplayPort) IN, H/P(Headphone) OUT.
- 32UD60: HDMI IN, DP(DisplayPort) IN, H/P(Headphone) OUT.
- Power Input: 19 V ⎓ 3.3 A.
- Power Consumption (Typical):
- On mode: 39 W (ENERGY STAR® standard), 50 W (Outgoing condition).
- Sleep Mode: ≤ 0.5 W.
- Off Mode: ≤ 0.3 W.
- AC/DC Adaptor: Type DA-65G19 (Asian Power Devices Inc. production) or LCAP39 (LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE production), Output: 19 V ⎓ 3.42 A.
- Environmental Conditions:
- Operating: Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), Humidity < 80%.
- Storing: Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), Humidity < 85%.
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth):
- 32UD59/32MU59/32UD60:
- With Stand: 728.1 x 458.2 x 236.8 mm (28.6 x 18.0 x 9.3 inches).
- Without Stand: 728.1 x 424.6 x 49.9 mm (28.6 x 16.7 x 1.9 inches).
- 32UK50T:
- With Stand: 728.1 x 518.2 x 208.8 mm (28.6 x 20.4 x 8.2 inches).
- Without Stand: 728.1 x 424.6 x 49.9 mm (28.6 x 16.7 x 1.9 inches).
- Weight (Without Packaging):
- 32UD59/32MU59/32UD60: With Stand 7.1 kg (15.6 lbs), Without Stand 5.3 kg (11.6 lbs).
- 32UK50T: With Stand 6.2 kg (13.6 lbs), Without Stand 5.3 kg (11.6 lbs).
- HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color: Supports 4K@60 Hz with various color depths and chroma sampling (8 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0, YCbCr 4:2:2; 10 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0, YCbCr 4:2:2, RGB 4:4:4). This feature must be set to 'On' for UHD Deep Color functionality.
- FreeSync: Provides seamless images by synchronizing vertical frequency, supporting DisplayPort and HDMI with compatible AMD graphic cards. Extended and Basic modes are available, or it can be turned off.
- Response Time: Adjustable to Fast, Normal, Slow, or Off, to reduce image sticking for fast-moving pictures.
Usage Features:
- Assembly and Preparation: The manual details how to assemble the stand base, install the monitor onto a table, and arrange cables using the provided cable holder. It also includes instructions for wall mounting with a VESA standard wall mount plate (100 x 100 mm, M4 x L10 screws).
- Adjustability: The monitor offers height adjustment up to 120.0 mm (4.72 inches) and angle adjustment (tilt) from 20° to -5° (32UD59/32MU59/32UD60) or 15° to -5° (32UK50T). The monitor head can also be slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°) for horizontal level adjustment.
- Connectivity: Supports connection to PCs via HDMI and DisplayPort, and to AV devices via HDMI. Headphones can be connected to the H/P port.
- User Settings (OSD Menu):
- Quick Settings: Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Color Temp (Custom, Warm, Medium, Cool, Manual).
- Input: Input List (selects input mode), Aspect Ratio (Full Wide, Original, 1:1).
- Picture: Picture Mode (Custom, Reader, Photo, Cinema, Dark Room 1/2, Color Weakness), Picture Adjust (Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, SUPER RESOLUTION+, Black Level, HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color, DFC), Color Adjust (Gamma, Color Temp, Red, Green, Blue, Six Color (Hue, Saturation)), Picture Reset.
- Game Adjust: Response Time, FreeSync, Black Stabilizer.
- General: Language, SMART ENERGY SAVING (High, Low, Off), Power LED (On, Off), Automatic Standby (Off, 4H, 6H, 8H), DisplayPort 1.2 (Enable, Disable), Buzzer (On, Off), OSD Lock (On, Off), OSD Size (Large, Small), Reset.
- Kensington Lock: A security system connector is provided for securing the monitor to a table.
- Automatic Standby (Europe market): The monitor is set to turn off automatically after 4 hours of no adjustments. This can be disabled in the OSD menu.
Maintenance Features:
- Safety Information: Emphasizes careful handling during moving and lifting to prevent damage, avoiding touching the screen, and using genuine components.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides solutions for common issues such as no display, power LED status, "OUT OF RANGE" or "No Signal" messages, OSD lock, image sticking, unstable display, and sound problems.
- Driver Support: Recommends downloading and installing the latest drivers from the LG website (www.lg.com) for optimal performance, including Monitor Driver, OnScreen Control, and Dual Controller.
- Cable Recommendations: Advises using certified HDMI cables with the HDMI logo to avoid compatibility issues or display errors.
- Cleaning: Suggests covering the screen with a soft cloth to protect it from scratches during installation or handling.
- Power Management: Features like SMART ENERGY SAVING and Automatic Standby help manage power consumption and extend monitor lifetime.
- Image Retention Prevention: Recommends using a screensaver to extend the lifetime of the monitor and prevent image sticking from prolonged display of still images.