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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