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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 USING THE MONITOR............... 15 -- Connecting to a PC............................................
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ENGLISH OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
Product and Button Description NOTE ENGLISH •• The components may look different from those illustrated here. •• Without prior notice, all product 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 which you purchased the product. •• The power cord provided may differ depending upon the region.
ENGLISH How to Use the Joystick Button How to Use the Lighting Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right/up/down with your finger. You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the lighting button or moving it left/right with your finger. Basic Functions Basic Functions Power on Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor ENGLISH When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size. •• Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. •• Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the power cord and all other cables. •• Hold the bottom and side of the monitor frame firmly. Do not hold the panel itself.
ENGLISH •• If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may cause the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to malfunction. Installing on a Table 1 Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) 100 mm (3.
Adjusting the Angle 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. 2 Adjust the angle of the screen. Max. 110.0 mm (4.3 inches) WARNING •• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your hand on the stand body to avoid injury to your fingers. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15° for a comfortable viewing experience.
ENGLISH WARNING •• To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor’s frame as illustrated below. NOTE •• The left or right side of the monitor head can be slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the horizontal level of the monitor head. Monitor head •• Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Using the Kensington Lock Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration. The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the monitor. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’s manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable. Mouse Holder NOTE •• The Kensington security system is optional.
ENGLISH Installing the Wall Mount Plate Installing on the Wall This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.94 inches) of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store.
1 If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of the product. 2 A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of nonstandard screws. Wall Mount (mm) Standard screw 100 x 100 Number of screws Wall Mount Plate (Optional) 4 LSW 149 M4 x L10 NOTE •• Use the screws specified by VESA standards.
ENGLISH •• Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VESA standards. Damage caused by the use or misuse of inappropriate components will not be covered by the product warranty. •• When measured from the back of the monitor, the length of each installed screw must be 8 mm (0.3 inches) or less. Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Wall Mount Plate Back of the Monitor Screw Dimensions : M4 x L10 Max. 8 mm (0.
•• The following instructions are based on the 38GN950 model. Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Press the joystick button, go to Settings → Input, and then select the input option. CAUTION •• Do not press the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image distortion. •• Do not display a still image on the screen for a prolonged time. This may cause image retention. Use a screensaver if possible.
DisplayPort Connection ENGLISH Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connecting AV Devices HDMI Connection NOTE •• There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP (DisplayPort) version of the PC. •• Make sure to use the supplied DisplayPort cable of the product. Otherwise, this may cause the device to malfunction. HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.
Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones USB Cable connection The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the product to the PC. Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC. NOTE •• Peripheral devices are sold separately. •• If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to use straight earphones.
ENGLISH USER SETTINGS NOTE •• Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. •• When Beep Guide is activated, pressing the joystick button will take you to Settings right away. Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Exits the main menu. (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor. You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.
Main Menu Features Power Off Input Exit Game Mode Settings Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming. Exit Exits the main menu.
User Settings ENGLISH Menu Settings 1 2 3 4 To view the settings menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. To return to the upper settings or set other settings items, move the joystick to or press ( ). If you want to exit the settings menu, move the joystick to until you exit.
Game Mode on SDR(Non-HDR)signal. Gamer 1 Game Mode Description Gamer 2 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is suitable for very dark FPS games. RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game. Vivid Optimized the screen for vivid colors. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents.
Game Mode on HDR signal. ENGLISH Settings > HDR Game Mode Gamer 1 HDR Game Mode Description Gamer 2 In this mode, users can customize elements including game-related options. Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 picture modes allow you to save two sets of customized display settings, including game-related setup options. FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is suitable for very dark FPS games. RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game. Vivid Optimized the screen for vivid colors.
Settings > Game Adjust Description Sets Overclock to a higher refresh rate than specified by the panel specification. Off Disables the Overclock improvement feature. NOTE Game Adjust Overclock •• After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting in the GPU control panel. •• If the screen display appears abnormal, turn off the Overclock setting. •• The function can only be used through DisplayPort.
Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal. ENGLISH CAUTION Adaptive-Sync Game Adjust Black Stabilizer •• In HDMI input, the menu name is displayed as certified AMD FreeSync Tier name instead of Adaptive-Sync. (FreeSync / FreeSync Premium / FreeSync Premium Pro) •• Supported Interface: DisplayPort,HDMI. •• Supported Graphic Card : A graphic card that supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC or AMD’s FreeSync is necessary.
Response Time Game Adjust Cross Hair Game Reset Faster Sets the response time to Faster. Fast Sets the response time to Fast. Normal Sets the response time to Normal. Off Does not use the response time improvement feature. Cross hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different cross hairs.
ENGLISH Settings > Picture Adjust Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Gamma Picture Adjust Description Color Temp R/G/B Mode 1, Mode The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. 2, Mode 3 Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4.
Picture Adjust DFC Picture Reset High Low On Off Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen. Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen. Disables the DFC feature. No Cancel the select. Yes Returns to the default settings. ENGLISH Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only). yy Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can display.
ENGLISH Settings > Input Description Input Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Ratio Input Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input. Just Scan The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. NOTE •• The display may look the same for Full Wide, Original, and Just Scan options at the recommended resolution.
Settings > General Description Over-the-ear Waves MaxxAudio® On-ear Ear-Buds General Off Language SMART ENERGY SAVING Lighting Option Disables the Waves Maxx Audio feature. Sets the menu screen to the desired language. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Low Off Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on or off. ENGLISH Power LED On The power LED turns on automatically. •• On Mode: Red •• Sleep Mode (Standby Mode): Flashing Red •• Off Mode: Off Off The power LED turns off. that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time. You can set a Automatic Standby Feature timer for the auto-off function.
Provides global dimming effects depending on game or video content. Preferably for PC gaming experiences. Fast Preferably for console gaming experiences. Normal Preferably for playing video content and internet or word-processing. Off Disables the Variable Backlight feature. NOTE •• When these feature is enabled, a slight halo effect may be shown on dark backgrounds. This is normal and not a malfunction. •• The function can only be used on HDR content.
ENGLISH 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. Is the power on and the power LED displaying red? •• Check that the connected input is enabled (Settings > Input).
The screen retains an image. •• Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the image. •• To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver. Screen display is unstable and shaky. / Images displayed on the monitor leave shadow trails. Did you select the appropriate resolution? •• If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz (interlaced), the screen may be flickering. Change the resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution.
The display color is abnormal. ENGLISH Does the display appear discolored (16 colors)? •• Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) Does the display color appear unstable or monochrome? •• Check if the signal cable is connected properly. Reconnect the cable or reinsert the PC's graphics card.
38GN950 LCD Screen Resolution Color Depth HDMI DP AC/DC Adapter 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz Recommended Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz Max Resolution Recommended Resolution Power Sources HDMI 3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz 3840 x 1600 @ 160 Hz (Overclock: On) 3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz Power Rating 19 V Power Consumption (Typical) Operating Mode: 95 W (Typical) * Sleep Mode (Standby Mode): ≤ 0.
Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions ENGLISH Storing Conditions Dimensions Weight (Without Packaging) Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity Less than 80 % Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Less than 85 % Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 896.4 x 588.4 x 312.2 (mm) 35.2 x 23.1 x 12.2 (inches) Without Stand 896.4 x 394.4 x 111.3 (mm) 35.2 x 15.5 x 4.3 (inches) With Stand 9.2 kg (20.2 lbs) Without Stand 7.0 kg (15.
38GN95B LCD Screen Resolution Color Depth HDMI DP 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz Recommended Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz Max Resolution Recommended Resolution Power Sources HDMI 3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz 3840 x 1600 @ 160 Hz (Overclock: On) 3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz Power Rating 19 V Power Consumption (Typical) Operating Mode: 46 W Typ. (ENERGY STAR® standard) * Sleep Mode (Standby Mode): ≤ 0.
Dimensions ENGLISH Weight (Without Packaging) Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 896.4 x 588.4 x 312.2 (mm) 35.2 x 23.1 x 12.2 (inches) Without Stand 896.4 x 394.4 x 111.3 (mm) 35.2 x 15.5 x 4.3 (inches) With Stand 9.2 kg (20.2 lbs) Without Stand 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs) The specifications are subject to change without notice. The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
Factory Support Mode ENGLISH (Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC) Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- 1920 x 1080 67.50 60 +/+ 2560 x 1440 183 120 +/- HDMI FreeSync Premium Pro Only 3840 x 1600 48.69 30 +/- HDMI Only 3840 x 1600 98.75 59.99 +/- 3840 x 1600 124.31 74.98 +/- 3840 x 1600 203.25 119.98 +/- DP 1.4 Only 3840 x 1600 246.
HDMI Timing (Video) ENGLISH Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.5 60 720p 45 60 1080p 67.
Beep Guide Game Mode Location Menu Location 1 Menu Location Game Adjust - Response Time - Normal 243 Picture Adjust - Color Temp Game Mode - Gamer1 11 Game Adjust - Response Time - Off 244 Picture Adjust - Color Temp - Custom 351 Game Mode - Gamer2 12 Game Adjust - Cross Hair Picture Adjust - Color Temp - Warm 352 Game Mode - FPS 13 Game Adjust - Cross Hair - Red cross 251 Picture Adjust - Color Temp - Medium 353 Game Mode - RTS 14 Game Adjust - Cross Hair - Green cross 252
Menu ENGLISH Picture Adjust - Six Color - Cyan Hue - Slider Picture Adjust - Six Color - Cyan Saturation - Slider Picture Adjust - Six Color - Magenta Hue - Slider Picture Adjust - Six Color - Magenta Saturation - Slider Picture Adjust - Six Color - Yellow Hue - Slider Picture Adjust - Six Color - Yellow Saturation - Slider Location 3 7 7 Slider 3 7 8 Slider 3 7 9 Slider 3 7 10 Slider 3 7 11 Slider 3 7 12 Slider Menu Input - Ratio Location General - Language - Polish 5 2 10 421 General - Languag
Menu Location Menu Location 562 General - OSD Lock - On 5 12 1 General - Automatic Standby - 6H 563 General - OSD Lock - Off 5 12 2 General - Automatic Standby - 8H 564 General - Information 5 13 General - HDMI Compatibility Mode 57 General - Reset to Initial Setting 5 14 General - HDMI Compatibility Mode - On General - HDMI Compatibility Mode - Off General - DisplayPort Version 571 572 58 General - DisplayPort Version - 1.4 581 General - DisplayPort Version - 1.
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