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OWNER’S MANUAL (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 38GL950G www.lg.c...
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Table of Con Ten Ts l ICense .......................................3 Using the Kensington Lock Game Adjust Installing the Wall Mount Plate Picture Adjust open sour Ce sof Tware Installing on the Wall...
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EN LISH l ICense Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks...
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assembling the product. (Doing so may damage the product.) open sour Ce sof Tware no TICe Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way wil...
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EN LISH product and button Descriptionsupported Drivers and software You can download and install the latest monitor driver and application version from the LGE website (www.lg.com). Drivers and softw...
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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 You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressi...
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EN LISH moving and lifting the monitor When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardles...
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If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may Installing on a Table cause the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the Lift the monitor and place ...
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EN LISH adjusting the stand Height Cau TIon 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of 2 Hand...
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adjusting the angle warn In G 1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower 2 Adjust the angle o...
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EN LISH tidying up Cables Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration. The left or right side of the monitor head can be slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the h...
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using the Kensington lock Installing the wall mount plate The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or...
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EN LISH Installing on the wall To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor. Install the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall and leave ...
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Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VESA standards. no Te Damage caused by the use or misuse of inappropriate components will not be Use the screws specified by VESA standards. co...
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EN LISH us In G THe mon ITor Connecting to a p C This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. The following instructions are based on the 38GL950G model. Illustrations in * Plug and Play: A featu...
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Displayport Connection Connecting a V Devices Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. HDm I Connection no Te HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV ...
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EN LISH Connecting Peripherals Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. USB Device connection The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. Peripheral de...
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user se TTIn Gs no Te Your monitor’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. activating the main menu 1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Mo...
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EN LISH main menu features main menu Description Power Off Input Sets input mode. power off Turns off the monitor. settings Configures the screen settings. Input Close Settings Game mode Sets the game...
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Game mode (for s Dr only) settings > Game mode Description Gamer 1 In Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 mode, you can save customized settings for black stabilizer and response Time. Select the desired mode for ...
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EN LISH Game adjust settings > Game adjust Description on Sets overclock to a higher refresh rate than specified by the panel specification. off Disables the overclock improvement feature. no Te ov...
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settings > Game adjust Description Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use fast. For a fast-moving pic...
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EN LISH picture adjust settings > picture adjust Description brightness/ Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. (for SDR only) Contrast Gamma Custom gamma settings: mode 1, mode 2...
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Input settings > Input Description Input list Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. full wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input. origi...
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EN LISH General settings > General Description language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on or off. The power LED turns on automaticall...
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settings > General Description This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. on Enables os D lock. off Disables os D lock. os D lock no Te The menus except the menus below are di...
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EN LISH Troubles Hoo TIn G 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 monitor's adapter plug...
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Does image sticking occur even when the monitor Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the is turned off? image. To extend the life...
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EN LISH Product SPecification LCD Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. DP (Display Port) 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Resolution Max Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 85 Hz Recommen...
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Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 896.4 x 551.2 x 286.8 (mm) Without Stand 896.4 x 394.4 x 111.3 (mm) Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 10 kg Without Stand 7.6 kg Specifi...
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EN LISH factory support mode (preset mode, HDm I/ Displayport p C) preset mode Horizontal frequency (k Hz) Vertical frequency (Hz) polarity (H/V) remarks 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 HDMI/Display Port 800 x...
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HDm I Timing (Video) Horizontal frequency preset mode Vertical frequency (Hz) (k Hz) power le D mode le D Color On Mode Red (For a few seconds) Sleep Mode Off Off Mode Off EN LISH
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EN LISH HDr monitor The monitor supports HDR function, when detecting HDR content, an 'HDR' message will pop up in the upper right corner of the monitor. The HDR status will be displayed as 'On' in th...
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The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and on one side of the product. Record them below in case you ever need service. Model Serial No.