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* 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. 38GN950 38GN95B www.lg.com
* 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. 38GN950 38GN95B www.lg.com
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... ENGLISH LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 --Supported Drivers and Software 5 --Product and Button Description 5 How to Use the Joystick Button How to Use the Lighting Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 7 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington 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 Cable...
... ENGLISH LICENSE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING.4 --Supported Drivers and Software 5 --Product and Button Description 5 How to Use the Joystick Button How to Use the Lighting Button --Moving and Lifting the Monitor 7 Installing on a Table Adjusting the Stand Height Adjusting the Angle Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington 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 Cable...
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... 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 the LGE website (www. Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control LG UltraGearTM Control Center Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Recommended Lighting Button Joystick Button / Power LED ••...
... 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 the LGE website (www. Drivers and Software Monitor Driver OnScreen Control LG UltraGearTM Control Center Installation Priority Recommended Recommended Recommended Lighting Button Joystick Button / Power LED ••...
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... When Lighting is off. (Settings > General > Lighting Option > Keep Lighting Status) Controls You can control the screen's / screen brightness by moving the joystick brightness button up /down . (for SDR only) How to turn on the lighting on the back of the monitor. Not functional You can control the lighting brightness by moving the lighting button left /right with your finger to turn on the monitor. 6 ENGLISH How to turn off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the volume...
... When Lighting is off. (Settings > General > Lighting Option > Keep Lighting Status) Controls You can control the screen's / screen brightness by moving the joystick brightness button up /down . (for SDR only) How to turn on the lighting on the back of the monitor. Not functional You can control the lighting brightness by moving the lighting button left /right with your finger to turn on the monitor. 6 ENGLISH How to turn off the monitor. / Volume control You can control the volume...
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Rear Front Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for a comfortable viewing experience. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 9 Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand body to avoid injury to 15° for safety. ENGLISH WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. The angle of the screen.
Rear Front Adjusting the Stand Height 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to your hand on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for a comfortable viewing experience. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) 9 Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand body to avoid injury to 15° for safety. ENGLISH WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your fingers. The angle of the screen.
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To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the surface with the screw holes. 4 Tighten the four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor. 12 ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) NOTE •• The wall mount plate is sold separately. ••...
To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover the surface with the screw holes. 4 Tighten the four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor. 12 ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for how to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) NOTE •• The wall mount plate is sold separately. ••...
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ENGLISH Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of the screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. •• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may result in this way will not be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. ••...
ENGLISH Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw Number of the screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. •• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may result in this way will not be covered by VESA standards. •• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts. ••...
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... where the temperature is low. Use a screensaver if possible. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. This may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from the actual product. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may flicker when turned on the 38GN950 model. NOTE •• When connecting the power cord to the monitor.
... where the temperature is low. Use a screensaver if possible. High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with the HDMI logo attached. This may cause compatibility issues. •• Use a certified cable with Ethernet HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from the actual product. This is normal. •• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may flicker when turned on the 38GN950 model. NOTE •• When connecting the power cord to the monitor.
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... be controlled from the PC. Angled Straight •• Depending on the product functions as a USB hub. Peripheral devices connected to the USB port. CAUTION 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 cause a problem with power supplied...
... be controlled from the PC. Angled Straight •• Depending on the product functions as a USB hub. Peripheral devices connected to the USB port. CAUTION 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 cause a problem with power supplied...
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Exits the main menu. Description Configures the screen settings. Sets the game mode for gaming. Turns off the monitor. 19 ENGLISH Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Game Mode Exit Sets input mode.
Exits the main menu. Description Configures the screen settings. Sets the game mode for gaming. Turns off the monitor. 19 ENGLISH Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Settings Game Mode Main Menu Input Power Off Settings Game Mode Exit Sets input mode.
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...;• While the HDR function is on, screen flickering or cracking may not be poor according to Graphic card performance. •• For information about whether the graphics card and game support HDR, visit their manufacture's website. Vivid HDR Game Mode NOTE Optimized the screen for vivid colors. •• HDR content may occur when changing the monitor input or power on HDR signal.
...;• While the HDR function is on, screen flickering or cracking may not be poor according to Graphic card performance. •• For information about whether the graphics card and game support HDR, visit their manufacture's website. Vivid HDR Game Mode NOTE Optimized the screen for vivid colors. •• HDR content may occur when changing the monitor input or power on HDR signal.
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... on . Adaptive-Sync Black Stabilizer CAUTION •• In HDMI input, the menu name is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more information and requirement, refer to have better visibility in dark scenes. 24 ENGLISH Game Adjust Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC or...
... on . Adaptive-Sync Black Stabilizer CAUTION •• In HDMI input, the menu name is necessary. •• Supported Version : Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver. •• For more information and requirement, refer to have better visibility in dark scenes. 24 ENGLISH Game Adjust Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC or...
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..., the 2, Mode 3 lighter the image becomes. tune the color temperature. The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become . ENGLISH 26 Settings > Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Picture Adjust Color Temp R/G/B Six Color Description Adjusts the brightness of the screen colors. Medium Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Warm Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone. Adjusts the sharpness of the six colors (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) and then saving the settings.
..., the 2, Mode 3 lighter the image becomes. tune the color temperature. The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become . ENGLISH 26 Settings > Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Picture Adjust Color Temp R/G/B Six Color Description Adjusts the brightness of the screen colors. Medium Sets the screen color to a reddish tone. Warm Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone. Adjusts the sharpness of the six colors (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) and then saving the settings.
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Sets the menu screen to 'Keep Lighting Status'. When the monitor turn off, the lighting on the back of the monitor is off , you are using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. High Low Off Keep Lighting Status Saves energy using . 29 Settings > General Select the sound equipment what you can't turn on the lighting on the back of the monitor turn off . Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Turn Off Lighting When the monitor turn off...
Sets the menu screen to 'Keep Lighting Status'. When the monitor turn off, the lighting on the back of the monitor is off , you are using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. High Low Off Keep Lighting Status Saves energy using . 29 Settings > General Select the sound equipment what you can't turn on the lighting on the back of the monitor turn off . Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Turn Off Lighting When the monitor turn off...
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... the contrast ratio by making the bright areas of the screen brighter and the dark areas of the screen darker. This may increase energy consumption. On Enables Local Dimming. Disables the feature. On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode. If you can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window. Power LED On The power LED turns on or off. HDMI Compatibility Mode Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode. 30 ENGLISH General Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on...
... the contrast ratio by making the bright areas of the screen brighter and the dark areas of the screen darker. This may increase energy consumption. On Enables Local Dimming. Disables the feature. On Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode. If you can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window. Power LED On The power LED turns on or off. HDMI Compatibility Mode Off Disables HDMI Compatibility Mode. 30 ENGLISH General Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on...
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... are disabled except Brightness,Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. On Enables OSD Lock. Yes Returns to turn off when you set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on dark backgrounds. Fast Preferably for playing video content and internet or word-processing. Off Disables OSD Lock. Off Disables the Variable Backlight feature. Information Reset to Initial Settings NOTE...
... are disabled except Brightness,Contrast in Picture Adjust, Input, OSD Lock and Information in General. This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. On Enables OSD Lock. Yes Returns to turn off when you set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on dark backgrounds. Fast Preferably for playing video content and internet or word-processing. Off Disables OSD Lock. Off Disables the Variable Backlight feature. Information Reset to Initial Settings NOTE...
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Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the product owner's manual. Is the power on and the power LED displaying red? •• Check that the connected input is locked. Some features are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to set the appropriate frequency. Check the cable and reconnect it. Are some functions not available when you press the Menu button? •• The OSD is enabled (Settings > Input). If you installed the display driver? ••...
Is the monitor's power cord plugged in the product owner's manual. Is the power on and the power LED displaying red? •• Check that the connected input is locked. Some features are out of the recommended horizontal or vertical frequency range of this manual to set the appropriate frequency. Check the cable and reconnect it. Are some functions not available when you press the Menu button? •• The OSD is enabled (Settings > Input). If you installed the display driver? ••...
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... some resolutions may not support 3840 x 1600 resolution. Did you use a screensaver. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by the horizontal interval, the result is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use .) •• Not setting the graphics card to the screen, resulting in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area...
... some resolutions may not support 3840 x 1600 resolution. Did you use a screensaver. The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency, or refresh rate, and is represented by the horizontal interval, the result is turned off? •• To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use .) •• Not setting the graphics card to the screen, resulting in blurred text, a dimmed screen, a truncated display area...
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... ENGLISH The display color is normal for an LCD screen. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card. monochrome? It is not an error, nor is connected properly. In Windows, go to the monitor you use .) Are images displayed using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio...
... ENGLISH The display color is normal for an LCD screen. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card. monochrome? It is not an error, nor is connected properly. In Windows, go to the monitor you use .) Are images displayed using DP (DisplayPort) or HDMI input without sound? •• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly. •• Try increasing the volume with the joystick. •• Set the audio...
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The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard. * The monitor goes to change without notice. 38 ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 896.4 x 588.4 x 312.2 (mm) 35.2 x 23.1 x 12.2 (inches) 896.4 x 394.4 x 111.3 (mm) 35.2 x 15.5 x 4.3 (inches) 9.2 kg (20.2 lbs) 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with ENERGY STAR® test standard. * The monitor goes to change without notice. 38 ENGLISH Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand Without Stand Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand Without Stand 896.4 x 588.4 x 312.2 (mm) 35.2 x 23.1 x 12.2 (inches) 896.4 x 394.4 x 111.3 (mm) 35.2 x 15.5 x 4.3 (inches) 9.2 kg (20.2 lbs) 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs) The specifications are subject to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
