LG 38WN95C-W computer monitor Owner’s Manual

June 11, 2024
LG

LG 38WN95C-W computer monitor

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.
  • VESA, VESA logo, DisplayPort compliance logo and DisplayPort compliance logo for dual-mode source devices are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
  • Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • USB Type-CTM and USB-CTM are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open-source licenses, that are 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 an 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 opensource@lge.com. 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.

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 on the region.
Supported Drivers and Software

You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the LGE website (www.lg.com).

Drivers and Software Installation priority
Monitor Driver recommended
Onscreen Control recommended
Dual Controller Optional
Product and Button Description

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How to Use the Joystick 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.

Basic Functions

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NOTE
The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.

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.
  • 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.LG 38WN95C-W computer monitor-fig7

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.
  • 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
Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.

CAUTION

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

WARNING
When adjusting the screen height, do not place your hand on the stand body to avoid injury to your fingers.

Adjusting the Angle

  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.

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.

NOTE

Using the Kensington Lock

  • 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.

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.
  • Remove the stand before installing the monitor on a wall mount by performing the stand attachment in reverse.

Installing on the Wall
Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.9 inches) of space on 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.

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.

wall mount (mm) 100 x 100
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4
wall mount plate (optional) LsW149

NOTE

  • 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.
  • 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. If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of the product.
  • 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 (0.3 inches) or less.

USING THE MONITOR

  • 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 PC screensaver if possible.
  • 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®/TM cable
    • High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet

DisplayPort Connection
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.
  • 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 1.2 or 1.4. (Sold separately)

Thunderbolt 3 ( ) Connection
You can connect your high-resolution display or high-performance data device to the monitor via a ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) port.

NOTE

  • The maximum data transmission rate of each port is 40 Gb/s.
  • Make sure to use a ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) certified cable. Otherwise, this may cause the device to malfunction.
  • ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) is supported in such environments as Windows 10 and Mac products.
  • In accordance with Mac, products may not support the recommended resolution or some features.
Connecting AV Devices

HDMI Connection
HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor.

NOTE

  • 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®/TM cable
    • High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet
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.)

Case 1: ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) Input
Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC.
If you change the input on the menu while a device is connected via the ThunderboltTM 3 ( device connected via the USB port may not work properly.

[To use Thunderbolt cable]
To use USB 3.0, connect the Thunderbolt cable from the monitor to your PC.

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Case 2: HDMI/DP (DisplayPort) Input
Peripheral devices connected to the USB IN port can be controlled from the PC.

[To use USB C-A cable]
To use USB 3.0, connect the USB C-A cable from the monitor to your PC.

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Headphones Connection
Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port.

NOTE

  • Peripheral devices are sold separately.
  • Depending on the audio settings of the PC and external device, headphones, and speaker functions may be limited.
  • 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.

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.
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.

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Main Menu Features

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the main menu 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.

Menu Settings

  1. To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter 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 press ( ) it.
  4. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick until you exit.

Quick Settings

Settings > Quick Settings Description
brightness adjusts the brightness of the screen.
auto brightness Optimizes the brightness automatically for surrounding

illuminance.
Contrast| adjusts the contrast of the screen.


Volume

| adjusts the volume.
  Note

•    You can adjust mute / unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu.




Color Temp

| set your own color temperature.
Custom| The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization.
warm| sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
medium| sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone.
Cool| sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
manual| The user can fine-tune the color temperature.

Input

Settings > Input Description
Input List selects the input mode.



aspect ratio

| 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.
Just Scan| The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
Cinema 1| Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9.
Cinema 2| Enlarges the screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9, including the black box at the bottom for subtitles.
pbp| Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
main/Sub Screen Change| Toggles between the main screen and sub screen in pbp mode.
main/Sub Sound Change| Toggles between the audio of the main screen and sub screen in pbp mode.

[pbp]

Settings > Input Description





Input List

| Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor.
main Input List| Please refer to the table below for possible PBP combinations.
Sub Input List


pbp Connection

| Sub Screen (right)
| | |



main Screen (Left)

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aspect ratio

| adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
main aspect ratio| full wide| Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
original| Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.


Sub aspect ratio

| full wide| Displays the video to fit the PBP screen, regardless of the video signal input.
original| Displays the video in the aspect ratio of the video signal input on the PBP screen.
pbp| You can disable the feature that displays images from two input modes simultaneously on one monitor.
main/Sub Screen Change| Toggles between the main screen and sub-screen in pbp mode.
main/Sub Sound Change| Toggles between the audio of the main screen and sub-screen in pbp mode.

picture

NOTE
The picture mode that can be set depends on the Input

[picture mode on SDr (Non-HDr) signal]

Settings > picture Description






picture mode

| Custom| allows the user to adjust each element.
Vivid| Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images.
HDr Effect| Optimizes the screen for high dynamic range.
reader| Optimizes the screen for reading documents. You can brighten the screen in the OsD menu.
Cinema| Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video.
srGb| a standard rGB color space for the monitor and printer.
DCI-p3| suitable for watching digital videos.
fpS| This mode is optimized for FPs games.
rTS| This mode is optimized for rTs Game.
Color weakness| This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables users with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors.

[picture mode on HDr signal]

Settings > picture Description





picture mode

| Custom| allows the user to adjust each element.
Vivid| Optimized the screen for HDr vivid colors.
Cinema| Optimized the screen for HDr video.
fpS| This mode is optimized for FPs games.It is suitable for very dark FPs games.
rTS| This mode is optimized for rTs Game.
  NoTE

•    HDr content may not display correctly depending on Windows 10/ macOs settings, please check HDr On/Off settings in Windows.

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

•    While the HDr function is on, screen flickering or cracking may occur when changing the monitor input or power on/off according to Graphic card performance.

Settings > picture Description










picture adjust

| brightness| adjusts the brightness of the screen.
auto brightness| Optimizes the brightness automatically for surrounding illuminance.
Contrast| adjusts the contrast of the screen.
Sharpness| adjusts the sharpness of the screen.





SupEr rESoLuTIoN+

| High| Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high- definition video or games.
middle| Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the middle level between the low and high modes. Best for uCC or sD videos.
Low| Optimizes the screen for smooth and natural images. Best for still images or images with less movement.
off| Displays in the most common setting. Disables SupEr rESoLuTIoN+.
  NoTE

•    Because this is a function to increase the sharpness of low resolution pictures, it is not recommended to use the function for normal text or for desktop icons. Doing so may result in unnecessarily high sharpness.



black Level

| sets the offset level

•    Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can display.

High| Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen.
Low| Lowers the black levels and raises the white levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen.
DfC| adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Settings > picture| Description
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Game adjust

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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| Disables the feature.






adaptive-Sync

| Provides seamless and natural images by synchronizing the vertical frequency of the input signal with that of the output signal.

CauTIoN

•    In HDMI input, the menu name is displayed as certified aMD Freesync Tier name instead of adaptive-sync. (Freesync / Freesync Premium / Freesync Premium Pro)

• Support Interface: DisplayPort (G-sYNC, Freesync), HDMI (Freesync).

•    supported Graphic Card: a graphic card that supports NVIDIa’s G-sYNC or AMD’s Freesync is necessary.

•    supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver.

•    For more information and requirement, refer to the Nvidia website (www.nvidia.com) and aMD website (www.amd.com).

on| adaptive-sync function on.
off| adaptive-sync function off.
Black Stabilizer| You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.
Settings > picture| Description
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Color adjust

| ****


Gamma

| mode 1 ,

mode 2 ,

mode 3

| The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
mode 4| If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select mode 4.




Color Temp

| set your own color temperature.
Custom| The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization.
warm| sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
medium| sets the screen color to between a red and blue tone.
Cool| sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
manual| The user can fine-tune the color temperature.
red/Green/blue| You can customize the picture color using red, green, and blue colors.



Six Color

| Meets the user requirements for colors by adjusting the hue and saturation of the six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow) and then saving the settings.
Hue| adjusts the tone of the screen colors.
Saturation| adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, the less saturated and brighter the colors become. The higher the value, the more saturated and darker the colors become.


picture reset

| ****

Do you want to reset your picture settings?

| Yes| returns to the default settings.
No| Cancel the select.

General

Settings > General Description
Language sets the menu screen to the desired language.




SmarT ENErGY SaVING

| Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.
High| saves energy using the high-efficiency SmarT ENErGY SaVING feature.
Low| saves energy using the low-efficiency SmarT ENErGY SaVING feature.
off| Disables the feature.
  NoTE

•    The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.

•    If you select the option of SmarT ENErGY SaVING is High or Low , monitor luminance become lower or higher depend on source.




power LED

| Turns the power LED on the bottom of the monitor on or off.

NoTE

•    When the Power LED function is turned on, it operates as follows:

–  On Mode: White

–  sleep Mode (standby Mode): Flashing White

–  Off Mode: Off

automatic Standby| 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. ( 8 H , 6 H , 4 H , and off )
Displayport Version| set Displayport Version to the same version as the connected external device. ( 1.4 , 1.2 and 1.1 ) To use the HDr function, set to 1.4.
Settings > General| Description
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HDmI Compatibility mode

| HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0.
on| Enables HDmI Compatibility mode.
off| Disables HDmI Compatibility mode.
  NoTE

•    If the connected device does not support HDMI Compatibility Mode, the screen or sound may not work properly.

•    some older graphics cards do not support HDMI 2.0,but you can select HDMI 2.0 resolution in the control panel of window.

•    This may cause the screen to appear abnormally.




Local Dimming

| Maximizes the contrast ratio by making the bright areas of the screen brighter and the dark areas of the screen darker.

NoTE

•    Turning this option off may increase energy consumption.

off| Disables the feature.
on| Enables Local Dimming.
auto| adjusts the contrast ratio automatically according to the screen for high dynamic range.






Variable backlight

| Provides global dimming effects depending on game or video content.
faster| 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.

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

Settings > General Description

buzzer

| This feature lets you set the sound generated from Buzzer when your monitor powers on.
on| Enables your monitor’s buzzer.
off| Disables your monitor’s buzzer.




oSD Lock

| This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus.
on| Enables oSD Lock.
off| Disables oSD Lock.
  NoTE

•    all features are disabled except Brightness, auto Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Input List, aspect ratio, PBP, OsD Lock and Information.




Deep Sleep mode

| When Deep sleep mode is enabled, power consumption is minimized while the monitor is in standby mode.
on| Enables Deep sleep mode.
off| Disables Deep sleep mode.
  NoTE

•    usB HuB functions will not work in standby mode while Deep sleep Mode is enabled in standby mode.

Information| The following display information will be shown; Total power on Time , resolution.


reset to Initial Settings

| ****

Do you want to reset your settings?

| Yes| returns to the default settings.
No| Cancel the select.

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 white?| •    Check that the connected input is enabled ( Settings > Input ).
Does the No Signal message appear or is the screen not displayed?| • This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.

•    If the screen is not displayed after reconnecting the signal cable, set as below.

–  HDMI Input: set HDmI Compatibility mode to off in the monitor’s General settings.

–  DisplayPort Input: set Displayport Version in the monitor’s General settings to the same version as the connected external device.

Is the out of range message being displayed?| •    This occurs when signals transferred from the PC (graphics card) are out of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. Please see the Product specification section of this manual to set the appropriate frequency.
Does the connected PC support ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) when the Thunderbolt cable is used?| •    use the usB-C Cable (sold separately) for the PC that only supports the usB-C output.

•    Contact the manufacturer of the PC to see if the PC supports ThunderboltTM 3 ( ).

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.

•    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.

Does image sticking occur even when the monitor is turned off?| • 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.

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 normal for an LCD screen. It is not an error, nor is it related to the monitor’s performance.
Some features are disabled.

are some functions not available when you press the Menu button?| •    The OsD is locked. Disable oSD Lock in General.
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 the display driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our website: http://www.lg.com.

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

No sound from the headphone port.
are images displayed without sound?| •    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.)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

38WN95C

Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.

resolution

|

HDMI

| Max resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz
recommended resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz

ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) / DP

| Max resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz
recommended resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 120 Hz

power Sources

| Power rating| 19.5 V __ 10.0 a
Power Consumption| On mode: 80 W Typ. (Outgoing condition) * Off Mode: ≤ 0.3 W
aC/DC adapter| aCC-LaTP1, manufactured by sHENZHEN HONOr ELECTrONIC Output: 19.5 V 10.8 a

Environmental Conditions

| Operating Conditions| Temperature| 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity| Less than 80 %
storing Conditions| Temperature| -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity| Less than 85 %

Dimensions

| Monitor size (Width x Height x Depth)
With stand| 895.4 x 583.7 x 285 (mm)

35.2 x 22.9 x 11.2 (inches)

Without stand| 895.4 x 393.4 x 97.4 (mm)

35.2 x 15.4 x 3.8 (inches)

weight (without packaging)

| With stand| 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)
Without stand| 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs)

The specifications are subject to change without notice.
The power consumption level can be different by operating conditions and monitor settings.

  • The On mode power consumption is measured with the LGE test standard (Full White pattern, Maximum resolution).

8BN95C

Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.

resolution

|

HDMI

| Max resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz
recommended resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 75 Hz

ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) / DP

| Max resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 144 Hz
recommended resolution| 3840 x 1600 @ 120 Hz

power Sources

| Power rating| 19.5 V __ 10.0 a
Power Consumption| On mode: 45.82 W Typ. (ENErGY sTar® standard) * Off Mode: ≤ 0.3 W
aC/DC adapter| aCC-LaTP1, manufactured by sHENZHEN HONOr ELECTrONIC Output: 19.5 V 10.8 a

Environmental Conditions

| Operating Conditions| Temperature| 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity| Less than 80 %
storing Conditions| Temperature| -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity| Less than 85 %

Dimensions

| Monitor size (Width x Height x Depth)
With stand| 895.4 x 583.7 x 285 (mm)

35.2 x 22.9 x 11.2 (inches)

Without stand| 895.4 x 393.4 x 97.4 (mm)

35.2 x 15.4 x 3.8 (inches)

weight (without packaging)

| With stand| 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)
Without stand| 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs)

The specifications are subject to change without notice.
The power consumption level can be different by operating conditions and monitor settings.

  • The On mode power consumption is measured with the ENErGY sTar® test standard.
Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC)

HDMI


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| 66.587| 59.934| +/-| PBP
1920 x 1600| 98.678| 59.95| +/-| PBP
2560 x 1440| 182.996| 119.998| +/-|
3840 x 1600| 48.688| 29.998| +/-| HDMI 1.4 Preferred timing HDMI Compatibility Mode : On


3840 x 1600

| ****

98.75

| ****

59.994

| ****

+/-

| HDMI 2.0 Preferred timing HDMI Compatibility Mode : Off Freesync Premium Pro : Off


3840 x 1600

| ****

124.313

| ****

74.977

| ****

+/-

| HDMI 2.0 Preferred timing HDMI Compatibility Mode : Off Freesync Premium Pro : On

ThunderboltTM 3 ( ) / DP


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| 66.587| 59.934| +/-| PBP
1920 x 1600| 98.678| 59.95| +/-| PBP
3840 x 1600| 98.75| 59.994| +/-|
3840 x 1600| 124.313| 74.977| +/-|
3840 x 1600| 203.25| 119.982| +/-| TBT/DP Preferred timing
3840 x 1600| 246.813| 143.998| +/-|

HDMI Timing (Video)

preset mode| Horizontal frequency (kHz)| Vertical frequency (Hz)
---|---|---
480p| 31.5| 60
720p| 45| 60
1080p| 67.5| 60
2160p| 135| 60

Beep Guide
menu Location
Quick settings 1
Quick settings – Brightness 1 1
Quick settings – Brightness 1 1 1 slider
Quick settings – auto Brightness 1 2 Toggle
Quick settings – Contrast 1 3
Quick settings – Contrast 1 3 1 slider
Quick settings – Volume 1 4
Quick settings – Volume 1 4 1 slider
Quick settings – Color Temp 1 5
Quick settings – Color Temp – Custom 1 5 1
Quick settings – Color Temp – Warm 1 5 2
Quick settings – Color Temp – Medium 1 5 3
Quick settings – Color Temp – Cool 1 5 4
Quick settings – Color Temp – Manual 1 5 5
Quick settings – Color Temp – Manual 1 5 5 1 slider
Input (PBP Off) 2
Input (PBP Off) – Input List 2 1
Input (PBP Off) – Input List – HDMI 1 2 1 1
Input (PBP Off) – Input List – HDMI 2 2 1 2
Input (PBP Off) – Input List – DisplayPort 2 1 3
Input (PBP Off) – Input List – Thunderbolt 2 1 4
Input (PBP Off) – aspect ratio 2 2
menu Location
--- ---
Input (PBP Off) – aspect ratio – Full Wide 2 2 1
Input (PBP Off) – aspect ratio – Original 2 2 2
Input (PBP Off) – aspect ratio – Just scan 2 2 3
Input (PBP Off) – aspect ratio – Cinema 1 2 2 4
Input (PBP Off) – aspect ratio – Cinema 2 2 2 5
Input (PBP Off) – PBP – Off 2 3 1
Input (PBP Off) – PBP – On 2 3 2
Input (PBP Off) – Main/sub screen Change 2 4
Input (PBP Off) – Main/sub sound Change 2 5
Input (PBP On) 2
Input (PBP On) – Input List 2 1
Input (PBP On) – Input List – Main Input 2 1 1
Input (PBP On) – Input List – Main Input – HDMI 1 2 1 1 1
Input (PBP On) – Input List – Main Input – HDMI 2 2 1 1 2
Input (PBP On) – Input List – Main Input – DisplayPort 2 1 1 3
Input (PBP On) – Input List – Main Input – Thunderbolt 2 1 1 4
Input (PBP On) – Input List – sub Input 2 1 2
Input (PBP On) – Input List – sub Input – HDMI 1 2 1 2 1
Input (PBP On) – Input List – sub Input – HDMI 2 2 1 2 2
Input (PBP On) – Input List – sub Input – DisplayPort 2 1 2 3
Input (PBP On) – Input List – sub Input – Thunderbolt 2 1 2 4
menu Location
--- ---
Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio 2 2
Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio – Main aspect ratio 2 2 1

Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio – Main aspect ratio

– Full Wide

| 2 2 1 1
Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio – Main aspect ratio

– Original

| 2 2 1 2
Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio – sub-aspect ratio| 2 2 2
Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio – sub-aspect ratio

– Full Wide

| 2 2 2 1
Input (PBP On) – aspect ratio – sub-aspect ratio

– Original

| 2 2 2 2
Input (PBP On) – PBP| 2 3
Input (PBP On) – PBP – Off| 2 3 1
Input (PBP On) – PBP – Off – HDMI 1| 2 3 1 1
Input (PBP On) – PBP – Off – HDMI 2| 2 3 1 2
Input (PBP On) – PBP – Off – DisplayPort| 2 3 1 3
Input (PBP On) – PBP – Off – Thunderbolt| 2 3 1 4
Input (PBP On) – PBP – On| 2 3 2
Input (PBP On) – Main/sub screen Change – On| 2 4 Yes
Input (PBP On) – Main/sub sound Change – On| 2 5 Yes
Picture| 3
Picture – Picture Mode| 3 1
Picture – Picture Mode – Custom| 3 1 1
menu| Location
---|---
Picture – Picture Mode – Vivid| 3 1 2
Picture – Picture Mode – HDr Effect| 3 1 3
Picture – Picture Mode – reader| 3 1 4
Picture – Picture Mode – Cinema| 3 1 5
Picture – Picture Mode – srGB| 3 1 6
Picture – Picture Mode – DCI-P3| 3 1 7
Picture – Picture Mode – FPs| 3 1 8
Picture – Picture Mode – rTs| 3 1 9
Picture – Picture Mode – Color Weakness| 3 1 10
Picture – Picture adjust| 3 2
Picture – Picture adjust – Brightness| 3 2 1
Picture – Picture adjust – Brightness| 3 2 1 1 slider
Picture – Picture adjust – auto Brightness| 3 2 2 Toggle
Picture – Picture adjust – Contrast| 3 2 3
Picture – Picture adjust – Contrast| 3 2 3 1 slider
Picture – Picture adjust – sharpness| 3 2 4
Picture – Picture adjust – sharpness| 3 2 4 1 slider
Picture – Picture adjust – suPEr rEsOLuTION+| 3 2 5
Picture – Picture adjust – suPEr rEsOLuTION+

– High

| 3 2 5 1
Picture – Picture adjust – suPEr rEsOLuTION+ – Middle| 3 2 5 2
Picture – Picture adjust – suPEr rEsOLuTION+ – Low| 3 2 5 3
Picture – Picture adjust – suPEr rEsOLuTION+ – Off| 3 2 5 4
menu| Location
---|---
Picture – Picture adjust – Black Level| 3 2 6
Picture – Picture adjust – Black Level – High| 3 2 6 1
Picture – Picture adjust – Black Level – Low| 3 2 6 2
Picture – Picture adjust – DFC| 3 2 7 Toggle
Picture – Picture adjust – uniformity| 3 2 8 Toggle
Picture – Game adjust – Response Time| 3 3 1
Picture – Game adjust – Response Time – Faster| 3 3 1 1
Picture – Game adjust – Response Time – Fast| 3 3 1 2
Picture – Game adjust – response Time – Normal| 3 3 1 3
Picture – Game adjust – response Time – Off| 3 3 1 4
Picture – Game adjust – adaptive-sync| 3 3 2 Toggle
Picture – Game adjust – Black stabilizer| 3 3 3
Picture – Game adjust – Black stabilizer| 3 3 3 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust| 3 4
Picture – Color adjust – Gamma| 3 4 1
Picture – Color adjust – Gamma – Mode 1| 3 4 1 1
Picture – Color adjust – Gamma – Mode 2| 3 4 1 2
Picture – Color adjust – Gamma – Mode 3| 3 4 1 3
Picture – Color adjust – Gamma – Mode 4| 3 4 1 4
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp| 3 4 2
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp – Custom| 3 4 2 1
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp – Warm| 3 4 2 2
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp – Medium| 3 4 2 3
menu| Location
---|---
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp – Cool| 3 4 2 4
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp – Manual| 3 4 2 5
Picture – Color adjust – Color Temp – Manual| 3 4 2 5 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – red| 3 4 3
Picture – Color adjust – red| 3 4 3 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – Green| 3 4 4
Picture – Color adjust – Green| 3 4 4 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – Blue| 3 4 5
Picture – Color adjust – Blue| 3 4 5 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color| 3 4 6
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Red Hue| 3 4 6 1
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Red Hue| 3 4 6 1 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – red saturation| 3 4 6 2
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – red saturation| 3 4 6 2 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Green Hue| 3 4 6 3
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Green Hue| 3 4 6 3 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Green saturation| 3 4 6 4
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Green saturation| 3 4 6 4 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Blue Hue| 3 4 6 5
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Blue Hue| 3 4 6 5 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Blue saturation| 3 4 6 6
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Blue saturation| 3 4 6 6 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Cyan Hue| 3 4 6 7
menu| Location
---|---
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Cyan Hue| 3 4 6 7 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Cyan saturation| 3 4 6 8
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Cyan saturation| 3 4 6 8 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Magenta Hue| 3 4 6 9
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Magenta Hue| 3 4 6 9 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Magenta saturation| 3 4 6 10
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Magenta saturation| 3 4 6 10 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Yellow Hue| 3 4 6 11
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Yellow Hue| 3 4 6 11 1 slider
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Yellow saturation| 3 4 6 12
Picture – Color adjust – six Color – Yellow saturation| 3 4 6 12 1 slider
Picture – Picture reset – Yes| 3 5 1
Picture – Picture reset – No| 3 5 2
General| 4
General – Language| 4 1
General – Language – English| 4 1 1
General – Language – German| 4 1 2
General – Language – French| 4 1 3
General – Language – Spanish| 4 1 4
General – Language – Italian| 4 1 5
General – Language – swedish| 4 1 6
General – Language – Finnish| 4 1 7
menu| Location
---|---
General – Language – Portuguese| 4 1 8
General – Language – Portuguese (Brazil)| 4 1 9
General – Language – Polish| 4 1 10
General – Language – Russian| 4 1 11
General – Language – Greek| 4 1 12
General – Language – Ukrainian| 4 1 13
General – Language – Chinese| 4 1 14
General – Language – Traditional Chinese| 4 1 15
General – Language – Japanese| 4 1 16
General – Language – Korean| 4 1 17
General – sMarT ENErGY saVING| 4 2
General – sMarT ENErGY saVING – High| 4 2 1
General – sMarT ENErGY saVING – Low| 4 2 2
General – sMarT ENErGY saVING – Off| 4 2 3
General – Power LED| 4 3 Toggle
General – automatic standby| 4 4
General – automatic standby – 8H| 4 4 1
General – automatic standby – 6H| 4 4 2
General – automatic standby – 4H| 4 4 3
General – automatic standby – Off| 4 4 4
General – DisplayPort Version| 4 5
General – DisplayPort Version – 1.4| 4 5 1
General – DisplayPort Version – 1.2| 4 5 2
menu| Location
---|---
General – DisplayPort Version – 1.1| 4 5 3
General – HDMI Compatibility Mode| 4 6 Toggle
General – Local Dimming| 4 7
General – Local Dimming-Off| 4 7 1
General – Local Dimming – On| 4 7 2
General – Local Dimming – auto| 4 7 3
General – Variable Backlight| 4 8
General – Variable Backlight – Faster| 4 8 1
General – Variable Backlight – Fast| 4 8 2
General – Variable Backlight – Normal| 4 8 3
General – Variable Backlight – Off| 4 8 4
General – Buzzer| 4 9 Toggle
General – OsD Lock| 4 10 Toggle
General – Deep Sleep Mode| 4 11 Toggle
General – Information| 4 12
General – Information| 4 12 1
General – reset to the Initial setting| 4 13
General – reset to Initial setting – Yes| 4 13 1
General – reset to Initial setting – No| 4 13 2

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

  • Trade Name: LG
  • Responsible Party: LG Electronics USA, Inc.
  • Address: 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
  • E-mail: lg.environmental@lge.com

This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner’s manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support.

This Product qualifies for ENERGY STAR® Changing the factory default configuration and settings or enabling certain optional features and functionalities may increase energy consumption beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR® certification. Refer to ENERGYSTAR.gov for more information on the ENERGY STAR® program.

Frequently Ask Questions

Do LG computer monitors have cameras?

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Why are LG monitors so good?

Their UltraGear models usually offer great gaming performance with outstanding motion handling. They also produce more 4k and ultrawide monitors than some competitors. LG’s options have limited ergonomics and rarely offer swivel adjustments; if that isn’t an issue, you’ll be happy with most of their monitors.

Are LG monitors plug-and-play?

LG – 22” LED FHD FreeSync Monitor (HDMI) – Black Works great, very clear picture easy setup basically plug and play.

Do LG monitors have microphones?

Built-in stereo speakers, cameras, and microphones deliver a rich media experience.

How do I turn on my LG monitor?

Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the monitor. You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right.

What is LG monitor control?

OnScreen Control is an application used to manage a single monitor or a group of monitors with useful features such as Monitor Control, My Display Presets, and Screen Split. OnScreen Control displays all connected LG monitor information. This software is compatible with LG monitors only.

Do LG monitors have eyecare?

LG’s Flicker-Safe technology protects users’ eyes from fatigue by reducing flickering to almost zero.

Where are LG monitors made?

LG Display has two production bases in South Korea and one in Guangzhou, China. It also sells products to companies outside the group, as well as to LG Electronics.

Do LG monitors produce sound?

Not all LG monitors come with pre-installed speakers, and as such will not play audio. You can find out if your device supports speakers by checking out the product specifications

Are LG monitors good for editing?

It’s among the most affordable 4K monitors out there that offer 95% DCI-P3 color coverage, HDR10 support, and brilliant picture quality, as well as a decently sized screen. It also comes with USB-C connectivity and a hub for all your video editing tools.

Do LG monitors have USB?

You will need a USB cable like the printer one. Once connected to the PC, your monitor will become a USB ports HUB, you can connect USB devices to the other ports of the monitor and it will be like connecting them to the PC.

Does the LG LED LCD monitor have speakers?

LG 27UL850-W 27″ 4K UHD LED Monitor with Built-In Speakers & VESA DisplayHDR 400 27UL850-W.

How many Hertz does an LG monitor have?

Get wrapped up in the action with the 27” LG UltraGear™ monitor and the stunning picture quality of LG OLED technology. Gain a competitive advantage with an unprecedented 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time on an OLED gaming monitor.

Can you reset an LG monitor?

Press and hold the following keys at the same time: Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen is displayed.

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