LG 38GL950G User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Gaming Computer Monitor

* Disclaimer : LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

This product is a computer monitor and not for television purpose.

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it
for future reference.

38GL950G

(LED Computer Monitor*)

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LICENSE .......................................3

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

NOTICE INFORMATION ..............4

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 4

- Supported Drivers and Software ......................... 5

Monitor Driver

OnScreen Control

LG UltraGear™ Control Center

- 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 Peripherals...........................................16

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 ........................................................ 33

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LICENSE

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 or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

© 2019 NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, and NVIDIA G-SYNC are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in
the U.S and other countries.

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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

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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.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a
charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of
media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to [e-mail].

This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this
product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

CAUTION

• Always use genuine LG components to ensure safety and product

performance.

• The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of

unauthorized components.

• It is recommended that use the supplied components.

• If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or

there may be image noises.

• Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look

different from the actual product.

• Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when

assembling the product. (Doing so may damage the product.)

• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to

the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product
warranty.

• Do not carry the monitor upside down by just holding the base. This may cause

the monitor to fall off the stand and could result in personal injury.

• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch the monitor screen. The

force applied to the monitor screen may cause damage to it.

• For wave pattern on appearance, unlike the general method of coating,

it’s applied to added glittering material in raw material.With no peeled-off

appearance, it has good durability. Please use it with confidence because there

is no problem in using the product at all.

NOTE

• 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.

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Supported Drivers and Software

You can download and install the latest monitor driver and application version
from the LGE website (

Drivers and Software Installation Priority

Monitor Driver Recommended

OnScreen Control Recommended

LG UltraGear

Monitor Driver

• Usage : The monitor driver file provided by LG Monitor is used to ensure the

compatibility of the LG monitor and the VGA card.

OnScreen Control

• Usage : Software provided so that the key features of your monitor can be

operated in the PC environment, including split screen and the setting of
picture modes for each software program.

LG UltraGear™ Control Center

• Usage : LG UltraGear™ Control Center is an application software that will help

you easily control the Sphere Lighting(LED Lighting) of LG UltraGear™ monitor.
You can easily apply various LED Lighting effects which will work with PC
content by using the supported mode of the this software.

www.lg.com

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Control Center Recommended

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Product and Button Description

Lighting Button

Joystick Button / Power LED

• On: Power on

• Off: Power off

Lighting

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How to Use the Joystick Button

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You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick
button or moving it left/right/up/down with your finger.

Basic Functions

Press the joystick button once with
your finger to turn on the monitor.

Press and hold the joystick button
once more than 10 seconds with
your finger to turn off the monitor.

You can control the volume by
moving the joystick button left/
right.

You can control the screen’s
brightness by moving the joystick
button up/down. (for SDR only)

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Power on

Power off

Volume
control

Controls
screen
brightness

How to Use the Lighting Button

You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the lighting
button or moving it left/right with your finger.

Basic Functions

When Lighting is Off When Lighting is On

Press the lighting
button once with your
finger to turn on the
lighting on the back of
the monitor.

Press and hold the
lighting button once
with your finger to turn
on the lighting on the
back of the monitor.

Not functional You can control the

You can adjust the
color by press the light
button.

Press and hold the
lighting button once
with your finger to turn
off the lighting on the
back of the monitor.

lighting brightness by
moving the lighting
button left/right.

NOTE

• The joystick and lighting button are located at the bottom of the monitor.

• The Lighting function for the back of the monitor is available even when the

monitor is in power saving mode or when its screen is off. (Settings > General
> Lighting Option > Keep Lighting Status)

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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,
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.

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• When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it

from being scratched.

• When transporting the monitor, do not expose the monitor to shock or

excessive vibration.

• When moving the monitor, keep it upright and never turn the monitor on its

side or tilt it sideways.

CAUTION

• Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible.

- This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create
images.

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• 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

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monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to
malfunction.

Installing on a Table

• Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the

monitor at least 100mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.

100 mm

100 mm

100 mm

100 mm

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CAUTION

• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of

electric shock.

• Make sure to use the power cord that is provided in the product package and

connect it to a grounded power outlet.

• If you need another power cord, please contact your local dealer or the nearest

retail store.

Adjusting the Stand Height

1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position.
2 Handle the monitor with both hands for safety.

Max. 110.0 mm

WARNING

• When adjusting the screen height, do not place your hand

on the stand body to avoid injury to your fingers.

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Adjusting the Angle

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1 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position.
2 Adjust the angle of the screen.

The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5° to 15°
for a comfortable viewing experience.

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Rear

Front

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.

• Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of

the monitor.

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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

Tidying up Cables

Arrange the cables using the cable holder as shown in the illustration.

Mouse Holder

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Using the Kensington Lock

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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.

NOTE

• The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain optional

accessories from most electronics stores.

Installing the Wall Mount Plate

This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other
compatible devices.

1 Place the screen face down. To protect the monitor panel (screen), cover

the surface with a soft cloth or the monitor protection pad included in the
product package.

2 Remove the four screws tightened on the back of the monitor.
3 Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and align it with the screw

holes.

4 Tighten the four screws using a screwdriver to fix the plate to the monitor.

NOTE

• The wall mount plate is sold separately.

• For more information on installation, refer to the wall mount plate’s installation

guide.

• Be careful not to apply too much force while mounting the wall mount plate as

it may cause damage to the screen.

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Installing on the Wall

Install the monitor at least 100mm away from the wall and leave about
100mm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation.

Detailed installation instructions can be obtained from your local retail store.
Alternatively, please refer to the manual for how to install and set up a tilting
wall mounting bracket.

100 mm

100 mm

100 mm

100 mm

To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional) to the
back of the monitor.

Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and
to the wall.

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
non-standard screws.

Wall Mount (mm) 100 x 100
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4
Wall Mount Plate (Optional) LSW 149

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NOTE

• Use the screws specified by VESA standards.

• The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts.

• The wall mounting bracket is optional. You can obtain optional accessories

from your local dealer.

• The length of the screw may differ for each wall mounting bracket. Be sure to

use the proper length.

• For more information, please refer to the user manual for the wall mounting

bracket.

CAUTION

• Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor to avoid electric

shock.

• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the

monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount
and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.

• Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to

the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product
warranty.

• 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 or less.

Wall Mount Plate

Back of the Monitor

Wall Mount Plate

Back of the

Monitor

Screw

Dimensions

: M4 x L10

Max. 8 mm

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USING THE MONITOR

• The following instructions are based on the 38GL950G 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.

NOTE

• When connecting the power cord to the outlet, use a grounded (3-hole) power

strip or a grounded power outlet.

• The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area where the temperature is

low. This is normal.

• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.

Connecting to a PC

• This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature.

* Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer

without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.

HDMI Connection

Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.

CAUTION

• Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility

issues.

• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified

HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.

• Recommended HDMI cable types

- High-Speed HDMI

- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet

®/TM

cable

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DisplayPort Connection

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Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor.

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.

• If you are using a Mini DisplayPort output graphics card, use a Mini DP to DP

(Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort) cable or gender that supports DisplayPort

1.4. (sold separately)

Connecting Peripherals

USB Device connection

The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub.

NOTE

• It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-

to-date before connecting to the product for use.

• Peripheral devices are sold separately.

• A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port.

• The charging speed may vary depending on the device.

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 not work properly.

- It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk drive with power supplied.
(If the power supply is not adequate, the USB device may not be recognized
properly.)

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Connecting Headphones

Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.

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.

Angled Straight

(Recommend)

• Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones

and speaker functions may be limited.

Service only port

This port is used only for "Service"

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USER SETTINGS

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NOTE

• 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 Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options.
3 Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu.

Joystick Button

Button Menu Status Description

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.

Exits the main menu.

Main menu enabled

Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.

Main menu enabled Enters the Input features.

Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level.

Main menu enabled Enters the Settings feature.

Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor brightness level. (for SDR only)

Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.

Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor brightness level. (for SDR only)

Main menu enabled Enters the Game Mode feature. (for SDR only)

(Holding down the button more than 10 seconds 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

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Main Menu Description

Power Off

Input Settings

Close

Game Mode

Input Sets input mode.

Power Off Turns off the monitor.

Settings Configures the screen settings.

Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming.

Close Closes the main menu.

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 joystick to or pressing ( ) it.
4 If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to until you exit.

Game Mode Game Adjust Picture Adjust Input General

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Game Mode (for SDR only)

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Settings > Game Mode Description

Game Mode

Gamer 1

Gamer 2

FPS This mode is optimized for FPS games. It is suitable for very dark FPS games.

RTS This mode is optimized for RTS Game.

Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu.

sRGB A standard RGB color space for the monitor and printer.

In Gamer 1 and Gamer 2 mode, you can save customized settings for Black Stabilizer and Response Time.
Select the desired mode for use.

NOTE

• Game Mode can not be selected when HDR is activated.

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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.

NOTE

Overclock

Game Adjust

Black Stabilizer
(for SDR only)

• After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting in the NVIDIA control panel.

• If the screen display appears abnormal, turn off the Overclock setting.

• The function can only be used through DisplayPort.

• The Overclock function's features/performance may vary depending on the graphics card or gaming content.

• We do not guarantee the performance of the function and are not responsible for any side effects that may occur from its

activation.

You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes.
You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.

High Sets the black stabilizer to High.

Middle Sets the black stabilizer to Middle.

Low Sets the black stabilizer to Low.

Off Does not use the black stabilizer improvement feature.

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Settings > Game Adjust Description

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Response Time

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 picture, it is recommended that you use Faster.
Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content.

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.

NOTE

• When Response Time is on, 3840 x 1600 @ 30Hz resolution is not supported.

Game Adjust

Cross Hair 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.

• When the monitor is off or enters sleep mode, the Cross Hair feature is automatically turned off.

• Cross Hair and FPS Counter feature can not used at the same time.

FPS Counter

On

Off Does not use the FPS Counter feature.

The indicator is displayed on the upper left of the screen. It will reflect the actual refresh rate that is received
at the input.

NOTE

• When the monitor is off or enters sleep mode, the FPS Counter feature is automatically turned off.

• FPS Counter and Cross Hair feature can not used at the same time.

Game Reset Returns game to the default settings.

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Picture Adjust

Settings > Picture Adjust Description

Brightness/Contrast Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. (for SDR only)

Gamma Custom gamma settings: Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3. (for SDR only)

The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image
becomes.

Color Temp Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization.

Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.

Picture Adjust

Medium

Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.

R/G/B You can customize the picture color using red, green, and blue colors.

Variable Backlight Provides global dimming effects depending on game or video content.

Faster(Gaming) Preferably for PC gaming experiences.

Fast(Hybrid) Preferably for console gaming experiences.

Normal(Desktop) Preferably for playing video content and internet or word-processing.

Off Disables the Variable Backlight feature.

Sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone.

NOTE

• When these feature is enabled, a slight halo effect may be shown on dark backgrounds.

This is normal and not a malfunction.

• It is recommended to turn off when you are not using the gaming function.

Picture Reset Returns picture and color to the default settings.

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Input

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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.

Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input.

Input

Aspect Ratio

NOTE

• The display may look the same for Full Wide, Original options at the recommended resolution.

(Recommended Resolution: 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz)

Auto Input
Switch

When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to new input when connected.

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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 automatically.

• On Mode: Red

• Sleep Mode: Flashing Red

• Off Mode: Off

When the monitor turn off, the lighting on the back of the monitor is always on.

When the monitor turn off, the lighting on the back of the monitor turn off.
When the monitor turn on, the last selected lighting status turn on.

NOTE

• When the monitor turn off, you can't turn on the lighting on the back of the monitor.

• To turn on the lighting while the monitor is off, change to 'Keep Lighting Status'.

General

Power LED

Lighting Option

Automatic
Standby

On

Off The power LED turns off.

Keep Lighting
Status

Turn Off Lighting

Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time. You can set a
timer for the auto-off function.
(Off, 4H, 6H, and 8H)

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Settings > General Description

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This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus.

On Enables OSD Lock.

Off Disables OSD Lock.

General

OSD Lock

Deep Sleep This feature turns the monitor off when there is no signal detected from the HDMI or DisplayPort input after approximately

Information

Reset to Initial
Settings

NOTE

• The menus except the menus below are disabled.

- Picture Adjust: Brightness/Contrast

- Input

- General: OSD Lock, Information

13 minutes.

On Enables Deep Sleep.

Off Disables Deep Sleep.

The following display information will be shown; the Model, Total power on time, Resolution, Mode, Input, Format, Range and EOTF.

Restores the default settings.

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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 monitor's adapter plugged in? • Make sure to use the adapter that is provided in the product package

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).

Is the The screen is not currently set to the

recommended resolution. If you have no video
or the screen flickers, see the troubleshooting
guide in the product owner’s manual. message

being displayed?

Is the No Signal message being displayed? • This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the

Did you check your version of Windows OS? • It is recommended that at least Windows OS version 10 should be installed.

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

• This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out of the recommended horizontal or

vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the Product Specification section of this manual to set the
appropriate frequency.

cable and reconnect it.

resolution to 1080p or the recommended resolution.

• Not setting the graphics card to the recommended (optimal) resolution may result in blurred text, a dimmed

screen, a truncated display area or misalignment of the display.

• The setting methods may be different depending on the computer or operating system, and some resolutions

may not be available depending on the performance of the graphics card. If this is the case, contact the
manufacturer of the computer or graphics card for assistance.

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Does image sticking occur even when the monitor

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is turned off?

Are there spots on the screen? • When using the monitor, pixilated spots (red, green, blue, white, or black) may appear on the screen. This is

Some features are disabled.

Are some functions not available when you press
the Menu button?

Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug and Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?

Have you installed the display driver? • Be sure to install the display driver from our web site:

No sound from the headphone port.

Are images displayed without sound? • This model doesn't support an internal speaker.

The Lighting on the back of the monitor does not turn on.

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 plugged in? • Make sure to use the adapter that is provided in the product package.

Did you press the Lighting Button? • Press the Lighting Button located at the bottom of the monitor.

• 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.

normal for an LCD screen. It is not an error, nor is it related to the monitor's performance.

• The OSD is locked. Disable OSD Lock in General.

• Check the PC settings and input signal. (HDR, No Signal)

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• Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.

• Make sure that the headphone port connections are made properly.

• Try increasing the volume with the joystick.

• Set the audio output of the PC to the monitor you are using. (The settings may differ depending on the

operating system (OS) you use.)

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

LCD Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.

DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.

Resolution HDMI Max Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 85 Hz

Recommended Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

DP

Power Sources Power Rating 19.5 V

Power Consumption
(Typical)

AC/DC Adapter ACC-LATP1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC

Output: 19.5 V

Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Storing Conditions Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C

Max Resolution

Recommended Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

8.0 A

Operating Mode: 85 W (Typical)*

Sleep Mode: ≤ 0.5 W (Deep Sleep: On)
Off Mode: ≤ 0.5 W (Deep Sleep: On)

10.8 A

Humidity Less than 80 %

Humidity Less than 85 %

3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz

3840 x 1600 @ 175 Hz (Overclock: On)

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Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)

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Weight (Without Packaging) With Stand 10 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* The Operating Mode of Power Consumption is measured with LGE test standard. (Full White pattern, Maximum resolution)
* The Power Consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.

With Stand 896.4 x 551.2 x 286.8 (mm)

Without Stand 896.4 x 394.4 x 111.3 (mm)

Without Stand 7.6 kg

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Factory Support Mode

(Preset Mode, HDMI/ DisplayPort PC)

Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks

640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/- HDMI/DisplayPort

800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+ HDMI/DisplayPort

1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/- HDMI/DisplayPort

2560 x 1440 88.79 59.95 +/- HDMI

2560 x 1440 183 120 +/- HDMI

3840 x 1600 48.69 30 +/- HDMI

3840 x 1600 98.75 59.99 +/- HDMI/DisplayPort

3840 x 1600 141.56 84.97 +/- HDMI/DisplayPort

3840 x 1600 167.75 99.97 +/- DisplayPort

3840 x 1600 203.25 119.98 +/- DisplayPort

3840 x 1600 246.81 144 +/- DisplayPort

3840 x 1600 268.56 159.95 +/- DisplayPort (Overclock)

3840 x 1600 304.62 174.97 +/- DisplayPort (Overclock/YUV)

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HDMI Timing (Video)

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Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz)

480p 31.5 60

576p 31.25 50

720p 45 60

720p 37.5 50

1080p 67.5 60

1080p 56.25 50

1080p 135 120

Power LED

Mode LED Color

On Mode Red (For a few seconds)

Sleep Mode Off

Off Mode Off

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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 the monitor OSD menu.

• HDR content may not be operated properly depending on the Windows 10 OS settings. Please check HDR On / Off setting of Windows.

• When the HDR function is turned on, the characters or picture quality may be poor according to graphic card performance.

G-SYNC Monitor

• The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA GPU.

• Requirement for using G-SYNC

- Supported Interface: DisplayPort (System must support DisplayPort 1.4 directly from the GPU.)

- Supported Graphic Card: A graphic card that supports NVIDIA’s G-SYNC is necessary.
(NVIDIA Pascal GPU Graphics Card like GTX 1070, GTX 1080 or higher.)

- 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 HDMI. (for Xbox One VRR)

• For more information and requirement, refer to NVIDIA website at http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync.

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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.