Contents Connection Establishing a Wired Internet Connection..........3 Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection..........3 Connecting Bluetooth Devices..............4 Using HDMI&CEC..................4 Connecting a Digital Audio System to Use eARC/ARC......5 Connecting an AV device, a PC or a Game Console with an HDMI cable......................
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Picture Issues...................31 Sound Issues................... 31 Network Issues..................32 External Device Connection Issues............32 Apps......................33 Media Files....................33 Voice Control Issues................34 Other Issues..................... 34 Using the E-Manual Launching the E-Manual................36 Using the Buttons in the E-Manual............36...
Connection Establishing a Wired Internet Connection Connecting to a wired (Ethernet) network Press button to select icon to enter Network & Internet. To get access to the Internet in a wired way, it is recommended to use a modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
4. If the network connection does not appear in the list, select See all to display all the list, or select Add new network to input a Wi-Fi name, select the type of security mode, and enter password. Connecting Bluetooth Devices Connecting a Bluetooth device To pair a Bluetooth device, such as Bluetooth headphones, speakers, keyboards, mouse or even moblie devices:...
Connecting an external device through HDMI&CEC function Press button to select icon, and select Inputs > HDMI control. 1. Set HDMI control to On. 2. Connect an HDMI&CEC compliant device to the monitor. 3. Turn on the connected external device. The device is automatically connected to the monitor.
By using this feature, you will also be able to control the sound system with your monitor remote instead of using multiple remotes for each device. After the connection: 1. Power on the sound system. 2. Press button to select icon, and select Sound >...
• Only HDMI 3 / 4 Port supports HDMI 2.1, If you'd like to use UHD @120Hz Timing, first select Menu > HDMI Format > Enhanced format • Refer to the "Multilingual Installation Guide" for more connection information. • Some devices such as DVD player require HDMI signal to be set to output in the device's settings.
Game Game Mode Settings Enabling game mode Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Picture Mode. You can select the Game mode to optimize the monitor's settings for you to enjoy a comfortable gaming experience with PC or game console connected to the monitor.
Game Assistant Gaming Info Under HDMI input, press button on your remote to select Gaming, and select Gaming Info. Configure the FPS (First Person Shooting) game related settings. • Gaming Timer Select countdown timer mode, including off, Count Up, Count Down. To disable this function, set the setting to off.
Smart Functions Getting Familiar with the Home Screen The simple design of the Home screen menu makes it easy to navigate. And you can easily add or delete applications in the Home screen according to your needs. To access the Home screen, press button on your remote and use the D- pad to make your selection.
• Play Next You can select types of content for Play Next. You can also manually add a program to play next by long-pressing on a program in the Home screen. • Recommended content Here will display the premium content on the screen, and you can quickly enter these contents that you want.
Note: • The Google Assistant function may not be applicable in some models/ countries/regions. • The setup steps above may vary depending on actual products. Hands-free Voice Control Google Assistant can answer your questions or help you change monitor configuration. Before using this function, connect the monitor to the Internet and sign in your Google account, by pressing button, selecting...
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• Compatible mobile phone, tablet or other personal devices: you can stream movies, music and photos that are stored on compatible personal device and play or view the content on your monitor. Browsing content You have two ways to enter Media: •...
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Container Video Codec File Extension Resolution and Frame Rate Name MPEG1/2 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps MPEG4 H.263 H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps WMV3 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps .mkv 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps HEVC/H.265 MPEG1/2 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps...
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Container Video Codec File Extension Resolution and Frame Rate Name H.263 H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps WEBM .webm 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps Audio Format Container...
Photo Format Image Photo Resolution JPEG .jpg .jpeg 15360 x 8640 Progressive 1024 x 768 9600 x 6400 9600 x 6400 6400 x 4800 WebP 3840 x 2160 HEIF 4000 x 3000 Apps > Apps Installing an app To install an app: >...
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Moving app icons around To move an app: 1. From the Apps screen, use the navigation buttons on your remote to select the app that you want to move. Long press button. 2. Select Move. 3. Use the navigation buttons on your remote to move the location of the app.
Picture and Sound Adjusting the Picture Quality Using the backlight function Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Backlight. You can change the overall brightness of the screen. • Dynamic Backlight Control (or Local Dimming if support) Enable the monitor to automatically adjust the backlight by sections according to the changes in the image and increase the contrast.
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• Color Adjust the color intensity of the picture for a more vibrant image. • Tint Adjust the colors from a green to magenta tint to view the natural skin tones of people on the screen. • Sharpness Adjust how sharp or soft edges of images appear. Changing the display mode Press button to select...
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• Motion Enhancement Reduce seeing afterimages that are left on the screen when viewing fast- moving objects. If you select Custom, you can configure Blur Reduction and Judder Reduction manually. • Aim Stabilizer Improve how clear the picture appears when viewing. •...
• Gamma Calibration Adjust selected Gamma curve. • RGB Only View images based on default settings or choose the color red, blue or green. • Low Blue Light Enable or disable low blue light. This function is designed to reduce the level of blue light to protect your eyes.
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Selecting speakers Press button to select icon, and select Sound > Audio Output. Select the speakers that you want to have audio output. Configuring WiSA Speaker Press button to select icon, and select Sound > WiSA Speaker Settings. Wireless audio transmission can be available with Dongle provided by WiSA Ready and sound system certified by WiSA Ready.
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• Auto Volume Control Activate to prevent the volume from changing when you switch monitor channels. • Digital Audio Out Select the digital audio output format that best suits the audio device type. Note: • When using optical connection, PCM and Dolby Audio-Dolby Digital are suggested.
Multi-screen Screen Sharing Mirror content from your mobile device to the monitor. View videos, photos and more from your device on your monitor screen. Press button to select icon, and select Advanced System > Mobile Device Connection Tips > Screen Sharing. 1.
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3. Find the monitor name in the searching list of your device and select it. 4. Wait for the connection progress to complete, and select the content you want to share. Note: • The content may not be played depending on the file format. •...
Accessibility and System Accessibility Press button to select icon, and select Device Preferences > Accessibility. Accessibility function provides menu options and audio description to aid the visually or hearing impaired. • High contrast text Improves contrast for visually impaired. • Text to speech Let you specify text-to-speech engine details and speech rate.
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Language Adjust the default Language settings for the monitor. Keyboard Adjust the default settings for the keyboard. Storage View the monitor storage. Home screen • Customize channels Add or delete the app channel row from the Home screen. • Enable video previews Enable or disable the video previews.
Reset Reset to clear your personal setup and information. About View the version information, the status of network, and other information. You can also update the software version or change the monitor's name. • System update Provide software updates to continuously enhance your monitor and correct any issues that may impact your user experience;...
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Screenless Mode (only for models with Hands-free Voice Control) Talk to the Google Assistant even when the screen is off. In screenless Mode, the Google Assistant is always available to help even when the screen is not on. Just say "OK Google/Hey Google". This feature will affect standby power consumption when it is set to On.
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Mobile Device Connection Tips Follow the on-screen instructions to learn more about the Screen Sharing and the Content Sharing. Clear Cache Clear cache of applications and system. Help • System Message View system message, including: Serial Number, Service Code, Software Version, etc.
Troubleshooting Picture Issues When the monitor has picture problems, these steps may help resolve the problem. Problem Possible Solutions • Unplug the monitor power cord from AC outlet and re-plug No picture, or black and after 60 seconds. white picture. •...
Problem Possible Solutions • Check the volume control of the device (DVD, Blu-ray, There is no sound or etc.) connected to your monitor. the sound is too low at maximum volume. Picture is normal, but • Check the volume settings. no sound.
Problem Possible Solutions • Check whether the connection between the external I have connected an device and your monitor is correct. external source to my monitor but I get no • Make sure you have made the correct selection of input picture and/or sound.
Problem Possible Solutions • Most files can be played back, but you might experience Some files can't be problems with corrupted files or files with high-bitrate, played. unsupported resolution, unsupported container or codec formats. Voice Control Issues When Google Assistant isn't playing, these steps may help resolve the problem.
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Problem Possible Solutions When I turn on my • Yes, this is normal. The monitor is initializing and monitor, there is a searching for previous setting information. delay for a few seconds before the picture appears. Is this normal?
Using the E-Manual Launching the E-Manual Press button to select icon, and select Advanced System > E- Manual. Scan the QR Code with your smart phone to browse the E-Manual. Disclaimer: Instructions and images through this manual are only for reference and may differ from the actual product.
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Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: S55U Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
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Regulatory Notices Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of FCC RF Rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 in. (50cm) between the radiator and your body.
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European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
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Regulatory Notices WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
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Regulatory Notices CE Dichiarazione di conformità I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva 2014/53/UE sulle apparecchiature radio, Direttiva Ecodesign EMC 2009/125/EC, Direttiva RoHS 2011/65/EU e Dichiarazione 2015/863.
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Regulatory Notices Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 with regard to energy labelling of electronic displays - Compliance Information The information registered in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) product database is accessible by scanning the below QR-Code: European Community Directive R&TTE Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Regulatory Notices 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking 設備名稱:液晶顯示器 型號(型式):S55U Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 六價鉻 多溴二苯醚 單元 鉛 汞 鎘 多溴聯苯 Hexavalent Polybrominated Unit Lead Mercury Cadmium...
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Safety Precautions ▐ Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before using the monitor. • Only use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that which are recommended by the manufacturer. • Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children.
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Safety Precautions Stability Hazard Precautions The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: •...