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Gigabyte M28U User Manual

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  • Page 1 72. 7 cm...
  • Page 2 GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: M28U 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...
  • Page 4 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 , PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 5 Gaming Monitor User Guide 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.
  • Page 6 Gaming Monitor User Guide CE declaração de conformidade Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva Conceção Ecológica 2009/125/CE; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE e a declaração 2015/863. A conformidade com estas diretivas é...
  • Page 7 Gaming Monitor User Guide EK megfelelőségi nyilatkozata A termék megfelelnek az alábbi irányelvek és szabványok követelményeinek, azok a kiállításidőpontjában érvényes, aktuális változatában: EMC irányelv 2014/30/EU, Kisfeszültségű villamos berendezésekre vonatkozó irányelv2014/35/EU, Környezetbarát tervezésről szóló irányelv 2009/125/EK, RoHS irányelv 2011/65/EU és 2015/863. Δήλωση...
  • Page 8 Gaming Monitor User Guide China RoHS Compliance Statement 中国《废弃电器电子产品回收处理管理条例》提示性说明 为了更好地关爱及保护地球，当用户不再需要此产品或产品寿命终止时， 请遵守国家废弃电器电子产品回收处理相关法律法规，将其交给当地具有 国家认可的回收处理资质的厂商进行回收处理。 环保使用期限 Environment-friendly Use Period 此标识指期限（十年），电子电气产品中含有的有害物质不会 发生外泄或突变、电子电气产品用户正常使用该电子电气产品 不会对环境造成严重 污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害的 期限。 - 8 -...
  • Page 9 Gaming Monitor User Guide Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking M28U Equipment name Type designa on (Type) Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Unit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Lead Mercury Cadmium chromium biphenyls diphenyls ethers (Pb) (Hg)

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Gaming Monitor User Guide 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Quick Menu ........................24 Configure the Device Settings .................. 32 Appendices ..........................42 Specifications ........................42 Supported Timing List ....................43 Troubleshooting ......................44 Basic Care .......................... 45 Notes on USB Charging ....................45 GIGABYTE Service Information ................. 45 - 11 -...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Gaming Monitor User Guide INTRODUCTION Unpacking Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surface. Then open the cover. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. - 12 -...
  • Page 13 Gaming Monitor User Guide Remove the upper EPS foam from the box. Then you can remove the monitor from the lower EPS foam. - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Monitor Monitor Base Stand Power Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable Multilingual Installation Guide M28U DP Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor. - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Product Overview Front View Power LED - 15 -...
  • Page 16 Gaming Monitor User Guide Rear View HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0 Control button HDMI ports (x2) KVM button DisplayPort Kensington lock USB Type-C port AC IN jack USB upstream port Headphone jack USB 3.0 ports (x3) Note: HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Gaming Monitor User Guide GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. Align and slide the upper hooks on the stand into the mounting slots on the rear of the monitor. Push the locking latch forward and then release to secure the lower hooks on the stand into the mounting slots on the rear of the monitor.
  • Page 18 Gaming Monitor User Guide Align the monitor base with the standoff underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. Note: You can also use a coin or a small flathead screwdriver to tighten the screw.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Viewing Angle

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Adjusting the Viewing Angle Note: Hold the monitor base so that the screen does not topple when you make the adjustment. Adjusting the Tilt Angle Tilt the screen forward or backward to the desired viewing angle (5˚...

  • Page 20: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. While pushing the locking latch forward, slide the stand backward to release the upper hooks from the mounting slots on the rear of the monitor.

  • Page 21: Making Connections

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Making Connections HDMI-1 HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0 Power cable USB Type-C cable Headphone cable USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable HDMI cable USB cable DisplayPort cable - 21 -...

  • Page 22: Using The Device

    Gaming Monitor User Guide USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor. Connect other end of the the power cable to a power outlet. Press the button to turn on the monitor.

  • Page 23: User Comfort Recommendations

    Gaming Monitor User Guide User Comfort Recommendations The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510 mm to 760 mm (20 in to 30 in). • A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated.

  • Page 24: Operations

    Gaming Monitor User Guide OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the button has been assigned with the specific Control function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the “Quick Switch” section on page 39. To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the button up ( ) to enter the Black Equalizer...
  • Page 25 Gaming Monitor User Guide • Move the button down ( ) to enter the Picture Mode Control menu. Move the button Control up/down ( ) to select the Picture Mode desired option and press the button to confirm. Control Standard RTS/RPG Movie Reader...
  • Page 26 Gaming Monitor User Guide Function Key Guide Press the button to display the Main menu. Control Settings SETTING Game Assist (Multi Task) MULTI TASK EXIT GAME ASSIST Exit Power Off POWER OFF Then use the button to select the desired function and Control configure the related settings.
  • Page 27 Gaming Monitor User Guide Press to switch device. To switch to USB Type-C input source, simply press the KVM button or the button. Control However, when there is no input signal from currently selected input source, the system will return to the previous connected input source.
  • Page 28 Gaming Monitor User Guide • KVM ON/OFF: Enable/Disable the KVM button function. √ Select ON to enable the KVM button function. Once the system detected USB Type-C input signal, a message box will appear on the screen. Press to switch device. Press the KVM button or the button to switch to USB Control...
  • Page 29 Gaming Monitor User Guide Game Assist When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the button Control right ( ) to enter the Game Assist menu. GameAssist Gaming Timer GAME INFO Gaming Counter Count Up Crosshair Refresh Rate Count Down Dashboard Info Location Display...
  • Page 30 Gaming Monitor User Guide 0 0 : 0 0 • Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes aiming much easier. • Dashboard: Configure the dashboard settings. GameAssist CPU Temperature GAME INFO CPU Frequency Crosshair CPU Fan Speed Dashboard Location CPU Usage Rate...
  • Page 31 Gaming Monitor User Guide √ Dashboard Location: Specify the location of the Dashboard information to be shown on the screen. Once the Dashboard configuration is complete, it will transfer the system data to the SOC through the USB port and display the value of the selected function(s) on the screen.

  • Page 32: Configure The Device Settings

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the button Control up ( ) to enter the Settings menu. Note: Use the button to navigate through the menu and make Control adjustments.
  • Page 33 Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Super Sharpen the low resolution images. Resolution Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of the screen. • Full: Scale the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. • Aspect: Display the input image without geometric distortion filling as much of the screen as possible.
  • Page 34 Gaming Monitor User Guide Picture Configure the image related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Standard Brightness Picture Contrast Display RTS/RPG Color PIP/PBP Movie Color Vibrance System Reader Sharpness Language sRGB Gamma Save Settings Custom 1 Color Temp.
  • Page 35 Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Color Temp. Select the color temperature. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to your preference. Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast.
  • Page 36 Gaming Monitor User Guide Display Configure the display screen related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Input HDMI 1 Picture RGB PC Range HDMI 2 Display Overscan DisplayPort PIP/PBP Type-C System Language Save Settings Exit Reset all Move/Adjust...
  • Page 37 Gaming Monitor User Guide PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset all Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Disable the PIP/PBP function. Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window).
  • Page 38 Gaming Monitor User Guide System Configure the system related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Audio Volume Picture OSD Settings Mute Display Quick Switch PIP/PBP Other Settings System Language Save Settings Exit Reset all Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item...
  • Page 39 Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Quick Switch Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. The default setting of the hot keys as below: D Up ( ): Black Equalizer D Down ( ): Picture Mode...
  • Page 40 Gaming Monitor User Guide Language Select an available language for the OSD menu. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming English Picture Display PIP/PBP Deutsch System Русский Language Français Save Settings Exit Reset all Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3.
  • Page 41 Gaming Monitor User Guide Reset all Restore the monitor to its factory default settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset all Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm - 41 -...

  • Page 42: Appendices

    Gaming Monitor User Guide APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 28-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 3840 x 2160 Refresh Rate 144Hz LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.16 x 0.16 Brightness 300nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M Active Display Area 631.928 (H) x 359.78 (V) Viewing Angle...

  • Page 43: Supported Timing List

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Supported Timing List Timing List HDMI 2.1 Display Port 1.4 640x480@60Hz 640x480@75Hz 720x480@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@75Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@120Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@144Hz 2560x1440@60Hz 2560x1440@120Hz 2560x1440@144Hz 3840x2160@60Hz 3840x2160@120Hz 3840x2160@144Hz - 43 -...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) • Make sure the power cable is properly No power connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to make sure they are not broken. • Make sure the monitor is turned on. • Make sure the monitor and the computer No image appears on the screen...

  • Page 45: Basic Care

    When the Hub is connected to a PC, these devices cannot be charged using the USB cable. Vendor Device PID/VID Apple IPad PID_129A/VID_05AC Samsung Galaxy Tab2 10.1 PID_6860/VID_04E8 Samsung GALAXY TabPro PID_6860/VID_04E8 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information, please visit GIGABYTE official website: https://www.gigabyte.com/ - 45 -...

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