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OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 38GL950G (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
OWNER'S MANUAL * L G LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 38GL950G (LED Monitor*) www.lg.com Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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... Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 15 --Connecting to a PC 15 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 16 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Device connection Connecting Headphones --Service only port 17 USER SETTINGS 18 --Activating the Main Menu 18 Main Menu Features Menu Settings Game Mode (for SDR only) Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input General TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Product Specification....... 29 --Factory Support Mode 31 --HDMI Timing (Video 32 --Power LED 32 --HDR Monitor 33 --G-SYNC Monitor...
... Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall USING THE MONITOR 15 --Connecting to a PC 15 HDMI Connection DisplayPort Connection --Connecting AV Devices 16 HDMI Connection --Connecting Peripherals 17 USB Device connection Connecting Headphones --Service only port 17 USER SETTINGS 18 --Activating the Main Menu 18 Main Menu Features Menu Settings Game Mode (for SDR only) Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input General TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Product Specification....... 29 --Factory Support Mode 31 --HDMI Timing (Video 32 --Power LED 32 --HDR Monitor 33 --G-SYNC Monitor...
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... touch the monitor screen. LG Electronics will not be image noises. •• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from which you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this information. ENGLISH 4 Open Source Software...
... touch the monitor screen. LG Electronics will not be image noises. •• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from which you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product information and specifications contained in this information. ENGLISH 4 Open Source Software...
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5 ENGLISH Supported Drivers and Software You can easily apply various LED Lighting effects which will help you easily control the Sphere Lighting(LED Lighting) of the this software. LG UltraGear™ Control Center •• Usage : LG UltraGear™ Control Center is used to ensure the compatibility of picture modes for each software program. You can download and install the latest monitor driver and application version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Lighting Button Joystick Button / Power LED •• On...
5 ENGLISH Supported Drivers and Software You can easily apply various LED Lighting effects which will help you easily control the Sphere Lighting(LED Lighting) of the this software. LG UltraGear™ Control Center •• Usage : LG UltraGear™ Control Center is used to ensure the compatibility of picture modes for each software program. You can download and install the latest monitor driver and application version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Lighting Button Joystick Button / Power LED •• On...
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... in power saving mode or when its screen is On Press the lighting button once with your finger. Basic Functions How to Use the Lighting Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving the lighting button left/right. Not functional You can control the lighting brightness by pressing the lighting button or moving it left/right/up / brightness down with your finger to turn on the lighting...
... in power saving mode or when its screen is On Press the lighting button once with your finger. Basic Functions How to Use the Lighting Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by moving the lighting button left/right. Not functional You can control the lighting brightness by pressing the lighting button or moving it left/right/up / brightness down with your finger to turn on the lighting...
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... the stand base in the product package and connect it to your fingers. Max. 110.0 mm (4.33 inches) WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your local dealer or the nearest retail store. ENGLISH 9 CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord...
... the stand base in the product package and connect it to your fingers. Max. 110.0 mm (4.33 inches) WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your local dealer or the nearest retail store. ENGLISH 9 CAUTION •• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. •• Make sure to use the power cord...
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... mounting the wall mount plate as it with the screw holes. 4 Tighten the four screws using the Kensington security system cable. Note •• The Kensington security system is sold separately. •• For more information on installation and usage, refer to a table using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the screen. ENGLISH 12 Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible...
... mounting the wall mount plate as it with the screw holes. 4 Tighten the four screws using the Kensington security system cable. Note •• The Kensington security system is sold separately. •• For more information on installation and usage, refer to a table using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the screen. ENGLISH 12 Using the Kensington Lock The connector for the wall mount plate or other compatible...
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... screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 LSW 149 ENGLISH Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of the monitor to the back of the monitor. LG Electronics is securely fixed to the monitor and to fall. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.94 inches) of space at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from your local retail store. Make...
... screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 100 x 100 M4 x L10 4 LSW 149 ENGLISH Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of the monitor to the back of the monitor. LG Electronics is securely fixed to the monitor and to fall. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.94 inches) of space at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from your local retail store. Make...
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... user manual for each installed screw must be covered by the product warranty. •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in this way will not be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting...
... user manual for each installed screw must be covered by the product warranty. •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to avoid electric shock. •• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in this way will not be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. •• The wall mounting...
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..., use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Note •• When connecting the power cord to Settings → Input, and then select the input option. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from the actual product. Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and...
..., use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. •• Recommended HDMI cable types -- CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Note •• When connecting the power cord to Settings → Input, and then select the input option. HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from the actual product. Connecting to a PC •• This monitor supports the *Plug and...
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... device. ENGLISH 17 Connecting Peripherals USB Device connection The USB port on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be limited. CAUTION •• Cautions When Using a USB Device -- Therefore, it may not work properly. -- A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own driver, may not be supported or may cause a problem with power supplied. (If the power supply is...
... device. ENGLISH 17 Connecting Peripherals USB Device connection The USB port on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones and speaker functions may be limited. CAUTION •• Cautions When Using a USB Device -- Therefore, it may not work properly. -- A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own driver, may not be supported or may cause a problem with power supplied. (If the power supply is...
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... exit the main menu. Enters the Settings feature. Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on .) Adjusts the monitor volume level. You can turn off the monitor this manual. Adjusts the monitor brightness level. (for SDR only) Enters the Game Mode feature. (for SDR only) Turns off the monitor. Enters the Input features. Adjusts the monitor brightness level. (for SDR only) ENGLISH 18 USER SETTINGS Note •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ...
... exit the main menu. Enters the Settings feature. Activating the Main Menu 1 Press the joystick button on .) Adjusts the monitor volume level. You can turn off the monitor this manual. Adjusts the monitor brightness level. (for SDR only) Enters the Game Mode feature. (for SDR only) Turns off the monitor. Enters the Input features. Adjusts the monitor brightness level. (for SDR only) ENGLISH 18 USER SETTINGS Note •• Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ...
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Closes the main menu. Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH Sets the game mode for gaming. Configures the screen settings. Turns off the monitor. Description Menu Settings 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...
Closes the main menu. Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input 19 General ENGLISH Sets the game mode for gaming. Configures the screen settings. Turns off the monitor. Description Menu Settings 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...
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.... 22 ENGLISH Settings > Game Adjust Response Time Game Adjust Cross Hair FPS Counter Game Reset Description Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Cross hair provides a mark on the upper left of the screen. Once Faster Mode is displayed on the center of the screen. Normal Sets the response time to the default settings. Off...
.... 22 ENGLISH Settings > Game Adjust Response Time Game Adjust Cross Hair FPS Counter Game Reset Description Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Cross hair provides a mark on the upper left of the screen. Once Faster Mode is displayed on the center of the screen. Normal Sets the response time to the default settings. Off...
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... Backlight feature. Picture Reset Note •• When these feature is recommended to red, green, or blue by customization. Medium Sets the screen color to the default settings. This is normal and not a malfunction. •• It is enabled, a slight halo effect may be shown on game or video content. R/G/B You can adjust it to turn off when you are not using red, green, and blue colors. 23 ENGLISH Picture Adjust Settings > Picture Adjust Description Brightness/ Contrast Adjusts...
... Backlight feature. Picture Reset Note •• When these feature is recommended to red, green, or blue by customization. Medium Sets the screen color to the default settings. This is normal and not a malfunction. •• It is enabled, a slight halo effect may be shown on game or video content. R/G/B You can adjust it to turn off when you are not using red, green, and blue colors. 23 ENGLISH Picture Adjust Settings > Picture Adjust Description Brightness/ Contrast Adjusts...
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... monitor turns off . Feature that automatically turns off , change to the desired language. Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor. •• To turn on the lighting while the monitor is off the monitor when there is always on the back of time. 25 ENGLISH General Settings > General Language Power LED General Lighting Option Automatic Standby Description Sets the menu screen to 'Keep Lighting Status'. When the monitor turns on, the last selected lighting...
... monitor turns off . Feature that automatically turns off , change to the desired language. Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor. •• To turn on the lighting while the monitor is off the monitor when there is always on the back of time. 25 ENGLISH General Settings > General Language Power LED General Lighting Option Automatic Standby Description Sets the menu screen to 'Keep Lighting Status'. When the monitor turns on, the last selected lighting...
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..., Resolution, Mode, Input, Format, Range and EOTF. Picture Adjust: Brightness/Contrast -- General: OSD Lock, Information This feature turns the monitor off when there is no signal detected from the HDMI or DisplayPort input after approximately 13 minutes. Off Disables OSD Lock. Input -- Note •• The menus except the menus below are disabled. -- Off Disables Deep Sleep. The following display information will be shown; Restores the default settings. 26 ENGLISH Settings > General OSD Lock General Deep Sleep Information Reset to Initial Settings...
..., Resolution, Mode, Input, Format, Range and EOTF. Picture Adjust: Brightness/Contrast -- General: OSD Lock, Information This feature turns the monitor off when there is no signal detected from the HDMI or DisplayPort input after approximately 13 minutes. Off Disables OSD Lock. Input -- Note •• The menus except the menus below are disabled. -- Off Disables Deep Sleep. The following display information will be shown; Restores the default settings. 26 ENGLISH Settings > General OSD Lock General Deep Sleep Information Reset to Initial Settings...
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Is the monitor's adapter plugged in ? If you have no video or the screen flickers, see the Product Specification section of the graphics card. Please see the troubleshooting guide in the product owner's manual. Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is recommended that at least Windows OS version 10 should be installed. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the performance of this...
Is the monitor's adapter plugged in ? If you have no video or the screen flickers, see the Product Specification section of the graphics card. Please see the troubleshooting guide in the product owner's manual. Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is recommended that at least Windows OS version 10 should be installed. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the performance of this...
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... (red, green, blue, white, or black) may appear on . Menu button? •• Check the PC settings and input signal. (HDR, No Signal) Do you press the Lighting Button? •• Press the Lighting Button located at the bottom of the monitor does not turn on the screen. 28 ENGLISH Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is •• Displaying a still image for an LCD screen. Disable OSD Lock in ? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into...
... (red, green, blue, white, or black) may appear on . Menu button? •• Check the PC settings and input signal. (HDR, No Signal) Do you press the Lighting Button? •• Press the Lighting Button located at the bottom of the monitor does not turn on the screen. 28 ENGLISH Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is •• Displaying a still image for an LCD screen. Disable OSD Lock in ? •• Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into...
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... monitor OSD menu. •• HDR content may be poor according to graphic card performance. Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. -- Supported OS: Windows 10 64bit •• This monitor supports 'Adaptive Sync' on DP and HDMI-VRR on , the characters or picture quality may not be operated properly depending on the Windows 10 OS settings. Supported Graphic Card: A graphic card that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC is purposely supporting...
... monitor OSD menu. •• HDR content may be poor according to graphic card performance. Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. -- Supported OS: Windows 10 64bit •• This monitor supports 'Adaptive Sync' on DP and HDMI-VRR on , the characters or picture quality may not be operated properly depending on the Windows 10 OS settings. Supported Graphic Card: A graphic card that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC is purposely supporting...
