AOC U32P2 Manual

Setup

Contents in Box

Not all signal cables will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.

Setup Stand & Base

Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.

Setup:

Remove:

Adjusting Viewing Angle

For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference.
Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor as below:

NOTE:
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.

1. To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
2. Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Connecting the Monitor

Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:

1. USB3.2 Gen1+charging
2. USB3.2 Gen1
3. USB-PC(USB upstream)
4. USB3.2 Gen1
5. Power
6. HDMI x 2
7. DP
8. Earphone

Connect to PC

1. Connect the power cord to the back of the display firmly.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
3. Connect the display signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and display.
   If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.
   To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.

Wall Mounting

Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.

This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure.
Follow these steps:

1. Remove the base.
2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
3. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor.
4. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.
5. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to the wall.
   Noted: VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or official department of AOC.
   

* Display design may differ from those illustrated.

1. To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
2. Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Adjusting

Hotkeys

1. Source/Exit
2. Clear Vision/<
3. Volume/>
4. Menu/Enter
5. Power

Power
Press the power key to turn on/off the monitor.

Menu/Select
Activate the OSD menu or function adjustment confirmation.

Volume / increase
When the OSD menu is closed, press the ">" key to open the volume adjustment bar, and press the "<" or ">" key to adjust the headphone output volume.

Source switching/exit
When the OSD menu is off, press this key to activate the signal source switching function, press this key continuously to select the signal source displayed in the information bar, and press the menu key to adjust to the selected signal source.
When the OSD menu is active, this button acts as an exit key (to exit the OSD menu)

Clear Vision

1. When there is no OSD, Press the "<" button to activate Clear Vision.
2. Use the "<" or ">" buttons to select between weak, medium, strong, or off settings. Default setting is always "off".
   
3. Press and hold "<" button for 5 seconds to activate the Clear Vision Demo, and a message of "Clear Vision Demo: on" will be display on the screen for a duration of 5 seconds. Press Menu or Exit button, the message will disappear. Press and hold "<" button for 5 seconds again, Clear Vision Demo will be off.
   

Clear Vision function provides the best image viewing experience by converting low resolution and blurry images into clear and vivid images.

OSD Setting

Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.

1. Press theMENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. Press< or > to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it, press < or > to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENU-button to activate it.
3. Press< or > to change the settings of the selected function. Press AUTO–button to exit. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-3.
4. OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold theMENU-button while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on. To un-lock the OSD - press and hold the MENU-button while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on.

Notes:

1. . If the product has only one signal input, the item of "Input Select" is disable to adjust.
2. . If the screen size of the product is 4:3 or the input signal resolution is the native resolution, then the item "Image Ratio" is invalid.
3. . The four states of ECO mode (except standard mode), DCR, DCB mode and window highlight can only display one state at a time.

Luminance

	Contrast	0-100		Contrast from Digital-register.
	Brightness	0-100		Backlight Adjustment
	Eco mode	Standard		Standard Mode
		Text		Text Mode
		Internet		Internet Mode
		Game		Game Mode
		Movie		Movie Mode
		Sports		Sports Mode
		Reading		Reading Mode
		Uniformity		Uniformity Mode
	Gamma	Gamma1		Adjust to Gamma 1
		Gamma2		Adjust to Gamma 2
		Gamma3		Adjust to Gamma 3
	DCR	Off		Disable dynamic contrast ratio
		On		Enable dynamic contrast ratio
	HDR Mode	Off		Adjust HDR Mode.
		HDR Picture
		HDR Movie
		HDR Game

Note:
When "HDR Mode" is set to a non-off state, "Contrast", "Brightness Scene Mode", and "Gamma" items cannot be adjusted.

Color Setup

	Color Temp.	Warm	Recall Warm Color Temperature from EEPROM.
		Normal	Recall Normal Color Temperature from EEPROM.
		Cool	Recall Cool Color Temperature from EEPROM.
		sRGB	Recall SRGB Color Temperature from EEPROM.
		User	Red Gain from Digital-register.
			Green Gain Digital-register.
			Blue Gain from Digital-register.
	DCB Mode	Off	Disable DCB Mode.
		Full Enhance	Enable Full Enhance Mode.
		Nature Skin	Enable Nature Skin Mode.
		Green Field	Enable Green Field Mode.
		Sky-blue	Enable Sky-blue Mode.
		Auto Detect	Enable AutoDetect Mode.
	DCB Demo	On or Off	Disable or Enable Demo.
	Red	0-100	Red gain from Digital-register.
	Green	0-100	Green gain from Digital-register.
	Blue	0-100	Blue gain from Digital-register.
	Low Blue Mode	Off	Decrease blue light wave by controlling color temperature.
		Reading
		Office
		Internet
		Multimedia

Note:
When "HDR Mode" under "Brightness" is set to a non-off state, all items under "Color Settings" cannot be adjusted.

Picture Boost

	Bright Frame	On or Off	Disable or Enable Bright Frame
	Frame Size	14-100	Adjust Frame Size
	Brightness	0-100	Adjust Frame Brightness
	Contrast	0-100	Adjust Frame Contrast
	H. position	0-100	Adjust Frame horizontal Position
	V. position	0-100	Adjust Frame vertical Position

Note:

1. . For a better viewing experience, adjust the brightness, contrast, and position of the brightening.
2. . When the „HDR Mode" under „Brightness" is set to a non-off state, all items under „Window Brightening" cannot be adjusted.

OSD Setup

	Language		Select the OSD language
	Timeout	5-120	Adjust the OSD Timeout
	DP Capability	1.1/1.2	If the DP video content supports DP1.2, please select DP1.2 for DP Capability; otherwise, please select DP1.1
	H. Position	0-100	Adjust the horizontal position of OSD
	V. Position	0-100	Adjust the vertical position of OSD
	Transparence	0-100	Adjust the transparence of OSD
	Break Reminder	On or Off	Break reminder if the user continuously work for more than 1hrs

PIP Setting

	PIP Setting	Off / PIP / PBP	Disable or Enable PIP or PBP.
	Main Source	HDMI1 、HDMI2 、DP	Select main screen source.
	Sub Source	HDMI1 、HDMI2 、DP	Select sub screen source.
	Size	Small / Middle / Large	Select screen size.
	Position	Right-up	Set the screen location.
		Right-down
		Left-up
		Left-down
	Audio	On: PIP Audio	Disable or Enable Audio Setup.
		Off: Main Audio
	Swap	On: Swap	Swap the screen source.
		Off: non action

Game Setting

	Game Mode	Off	No optimization by Smart image game
		FPS	For playing FPS (first Person Shooters) games. Improves dark theme black level details.
		RTS	For playing RTS (Real Time Strategy). Improves the image quality.
		Racing	For playing Racing games, Provides fastest response time and high color saturation.
		Gamer 1	User's preference settings saved as Gamer 1.
		Gamer 2	User's preference settings saved as Gamer 2.
		Gamer 3	User's preference settings saved as Gamer 3.
	Shadow Control	0-100	Shadow Control Default is 50, then end-user can adjust from 50 to 100 or 0 to increase contrast for clear picture. If picture is too dark to be saw the detail clearly, adjusting from 50 to100 for clear picture. If picture is too white to be saw the detail clearly, adjusting from 50 to0 for clear picture
	Low Input Lag	On/Off	Turn off frame buffer to decrease input lag
	Game Color	0-20	Game Color will provide 0-20 level for adjusting saturation to get better picture.
	Overdrive	Off	Adjust the response time.
		Weak
		Medium
		Strong
	Adaptive-Sync	On/Off	Adjust the Adaptive-Sync.
	Frame Counter	Off / Right-up / Right-Down / Left- Down / Left-Up	Display V frequency on the corner selected
	Dial Point	On/Off	The"Dial Point"function places an aiming indicator in the center of screen for helping gamers to play First Person Shooter (FPS) games with an accurate and precise aiming.

Note:
When the "HDR Mode" under "Brightness" is set to a non-off state, the "Game Mode", "Dark Field Control", and "Game Tone" items under "Game Settings" cannot be adjusted.

Extra

	Input Select			Auto/HDMI1/HDMI2/DP			Select Input Signal Source
	Off Timer			0-24hrs			Select DC off time
	Image Ratio			Wide			Select image ratio for display.
				4:3
				1:1
				Movie1
				Movie2
	DDC/CI			Yes or No			Turn On/Off DDC/CI Support
	Reset			ENERGY STAR® or No			Reset the menu to default (ENERGY STAR® available for selective models)

Exit

Exit

Exit the main OSD

LED Indicator

Troubleshoot

Specification

General Specification

Preset Display Modes

Pin Assignments

19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

Plug and Play

Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I2C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.

Safety

National Conventions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.

A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

Power

The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.

Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.

Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC, Min. 5A.

The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Installation

Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.

Do not place the front of the product on the floor.

If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.

Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate hence overheating may cause a fire or damage to the monitor.

To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty.
See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on the stand:

Installed with stand

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. You can use soft-detergent to wipe out the stain, instead of strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet.

When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning cloth should not be too rough as it will scratch the screen surface.

Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.

Other

If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a Service Center.

Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.

Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.

Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

IThe power cords shall be safety approved. For Germany, it shall be H03VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2, or better. For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly.

IExcessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level.