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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 38WQ88C 38WQ88A www.lg.com 38BQ88C Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. LICENSE ............2 The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. -
Page 3: Open Source Software Notice
Supported Drivers and Software 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 opensource@lge.com. - Page 4 Product and Button Description 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 Power on: Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the monitor. Power off: Press and hold the joystick button once more than 5 seconds with your finger to turn off the monitor.
- Page 5 Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION • Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as possible. When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or - This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size.
- Page 6 Installing on a Table CAUTION • Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) • Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of electric shock. away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
- Page 7 How to fix a clamp CAUTION • Stands that are not fully engaged to the table may allow the monitor to wobble or fall over. After positioning the stand on the table, secure it by turning the handle. • Make sure the table is solid and stable enough to fully support installation of the monitor. Tables made of •...
- Page 8 Swivel stand Your monitor mount lets you adjust the monitor viewing angle. Table ±335°...
- Page 9 Leveling the Screen Adjusting the Stand Height If the screen appears crooked to one side after the product has been placed in position, straighten the angle Make sure to hold and move the monitor with both hands. horizontally as follows. Max.
- Page 10 Adjusting the Angle Using the Kensington Lock For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’ s manual or visit the website at http://www.kensington.com. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -25 ° to 25 ° for a comfortable viewing ex Connect the monitor to a table using the Kensington security system cable.
- Page 11 Installing on the Wall CAUTION • This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. Leave enough slack in cable to allow full range of motion. Install the monitor at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) away from the wall and leave about 100 mm (3.9 inches) •...
- Page 12 Use the wall mounting bracket and screws that conform to VESA standards. Damage caused by the use or • A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable misuse of inappropriate components will not be covered by the product warranty.
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Page 13: Using The Monitor
USING THE MONITOR DisplayPort Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. • Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. NOTE Press the joystick button, go to Settings Input, and then select the input option. •... - Page 14 Connecting AV Devices CAUTION • Cautions When Using a USB Device HDMI Connection - A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own driver, may not be recognized. HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. - Some USB devices may not be supported or may not work properly.
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Page 15: User Settings
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 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. - Page 16 Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Exit Input Settings Picture Mode Sets the picture mode. Exit Exits the main menu. Picture Mode Menu Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings.
- Page 17 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. Adjusts the volume. Volume NOTE • You can adjust Mute / Unmute by moving the joystick button to in the Volume menu. Set your own color temperature.
- Page 18 Input Settings > Input Description Input List Selects the input mode. When automatic input switch is set to On, display will automatically switch to new input when connected. Auto Input Switch Enables Auto Input Switch. Disables Auto Input Switch. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Aspect Ratio Full Wide Displays the video in widescreen, regardless of the video signal input.
- Page 19 [PBP] Settings > Input Description 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 Sub Screen (Right) PBP Connection Input List Main Screen (Left) Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
- Page 20 Picture NOTE • The Picture Mode that can be set depends on the Input signal. [Picture Mode on SDR (Non-HDR) signal] Settings > Picture Description 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.
- Page 21 [Picture Mode on HDR signal] Settings > Picture Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. Vivid Optimized the screen for HDR vivid colors. Cinema Optimized the screen for HDR video. This mode is optimized for FPS games.It is suitable for very dark FPS games. Picture Mode This mode is optimized for RTS Game.
- Page 22 Settings > Picture Description 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. High Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high-definition video or games. Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the middle level between the low and high Middle modes.
- Page 23 Settings > Picture Description Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use Faster. Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content.
- Page 24 Settings > Picture Description Mode 1, The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter Mode 2, the image becomes. Gamma Mode 3 Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4. Set your own color temperature.
- Page 25 General Settings > General Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language. Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm. High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature. SMART ENERGY SAVING Disables the feature.
- Page 26 Settings > General Description Set DisplayPort Version to the same version as the connected external device. (1.4 and 1.2) DisplayPort Version To use the HDR function, set to 1.4. HDMI Compatibility Mode feature can recognize the legacy equipment that does not support HDMI 2.0. Enables HDMI Compatibility Mode.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
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. •... - Page 28 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 web site: http://www.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
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Page 29: Product Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz HDMI Recommended Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Resolution Max Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz DisplayPort/USB-C Recommended Resolution 3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Power Rating 19.5 V 10.0 A... - Page 30 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 1920 x 1080 66.587 59.934 1920 x 1600 98.68 59.95 3840 x 1600...
- Page 31 DisplayPort/USB-C 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 1920 x 1080 66.587 59.934 1920 x 1600 98.68 59.95 3840 x 1600 98.75 59.99 3840 x 1600 48.69...
- Page 32 Beep Guide Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Quick Settings Input (PBP Off) - Aspect Ratio Input (PBP On) - Aspect Ratio - Main Aspect 2 3 1 1 Ratio - Full Wide Quick Settings - Brightness Input (PBP Off) - Aspect Ratio - Full Wide 2 3 1 Input (PBP On) - Aspect Ratio - Main Aspect 2 3 1 2...
- Page 33 Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Picture - Picture Mode - Cinema 3 1 5 Picture - Game Adjust Picture - Color Adjust - Red 3 4 3 1 Slider Picture - Picture Mode - FPS 3 1 6 Picture - Game Adjust - Response Time 3 3 1 Picture - Color Adjust - Green 3 4 4...
- Page 34 Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Magenta Hue 3 4 6 9 General - Language - Portuguese (Brazil) 4 1 9 General - DisplayPort Version Picture - Color Adjust - Six Color - Magenta Hue 3 4 6 9 1 Slider General - Language - Polish 4 1 10...
- Page 35 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. only 38BQ88C 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 This Product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®...