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Gigabyte M32QC User Manual

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M32QC
G A M I N G
M O N I T O R
U S E R G U I D E
32
2 5 6 0 X 14 4 0
QHD CURVE
80cm

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  • Page 1 M32QC G A M I N G M O N I T O R U S E R G U I D E 2 5 6 0 X 14 4 0 QHD CURVE 80cm...
  • 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 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 4: Stability Hazard Precautions

    Gaming Monitor User Guide 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: • ALWAYS use stands or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the product set.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configure the Device Settings .................. 27 Appendices ..........................37 Specifications ........................37 Supported Timing List ....................38 Troubleshooting ......................40 Basic Care .......................... 41 GIGABYTE Service Information ................. 41 Safety Information ........................42 Regulatory Notices ......................42 - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Gaming Monitor User Guide INTRODUCTION Unpacking Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the unpacking label attached on the inner cover. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surface. Open the inner cover.
  • Page 7 Gaming Monitor User Guide Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. Remove the upper EPS foam. Then you can remove the monitor from the lower EPS foam. - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Package Contents The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing, please contact your local dealer. Monitor Monitor Base Stand Power Cable Power Adapter HDMI Cable Multilingual Installation Guide USB Cable DP Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Product Overview Front View Power LED - 9 -...
  • Page 10 Gaming Monitor User Guide Rear View HDMI-1 HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0 Control button DisplayPort KVM button USB Type-C port Kensington lock USB upstream port Headphone jack USB 3.0 ports (x2) HDMI ports (x2) DC IN jack The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

  • Page 11: 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 12 Gaming Monitor User Guide Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table. - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only a 100 x 100 mm VESA compatible wall mount kit. 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 15: Making Connections

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Making Connections HDMI-1 HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0 Headphone cable USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable HDMI cable USB cable DisplayPort cable Power adapter and power cable USB Type-C cable - 15 -...

  • Page 16: Using The Device

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

  • Page 17: User Comfort Recommendations

    Gaming Monitor User Guide User Comfort Recommendations The Monitor adopts Flicker-Free technology which clears the eye visible monitor flicker and prevents users from suffering eye strain and fatigue. 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”...

  • Page 18: Operations

    Gaming Monitor User Guide OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key Control By default, the button has been assigned with the specific function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the “Quick Switch” section on page 34. To access the hot key function, do the following: Control ) to enter the Black Equalizer • Move the...
  • Page 19 Gaming Monitor User Guide Control ) to enter the Picture Mode • Move the button down ( menu. Control Move the button up/down ( ) to select the Picture Mode desired option and press the Control button to confirm. Standard RTS/RPG Movie Reader...
  • Page 20 Gaming Monitor User Guide Function Key Guide Control button to display the Main menu. Press the Settings SETTING Game Assist (Multi Task) MULTI TASK EXIT GAME ASSIST Exit Power Off POWER OFF Control Then use the button to select the desired function and configure the related settings.
  • Page 21 Gaming Monitor User Guide Press to switch device. To switch to USB Type-C input source, simply press the KVM button Control or the button. However, when there is no input signal from currently selected input source, the system will return to the previous connected input source.
  • Page 22 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 Control button to switch to USB...
  • Page 23 Gaming Monitor User Guide Game Assist When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button ) to enter the Game Assist menu. right ( GameAssist Gaming Timer GAME INFO Gaming Counter Count Up Crosshair Refresh Rate Count Down Eagle Eye Info Location Dashboard...
  • Page 24 Gaming Monitor User Guide : 0 0 • Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes aiming much easier. • Eagle Eye: Configure the zoomed screen size settings. GameAssist Size Small GAME INFO Ratio Medium Crosshair Position Large...
  • Page 25 Gaming Monitor User Guide Reset: Restore the default settings. √ OFF: Disable the function. • Dashboard: Configure the dashboard settings. GameAssist GAME INFO CPU Temperature CPU Frequency Crosshair CPU Fan Speed Dashboard Eagle Eye CPU Usage Rate Location GPU Temperature Dashboard GPU Frequency Display...
  • Page 26 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 27: Configure The Device Settings

    Premium Pro Balance 60 HZ Picture Mode Standard Gaming Monitor User Guide Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button ) to enter the Settings menu. up ( Note: Use the Control button to navigate through the menu and make adjustments.
  • Page 28 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 29 Gaming Monitor User Guide Picture Configure the image related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Standard Brightness Picture Contrast Display RTS/RPG 6 axis Color PIP/PBP Movie Color Vibrance System Reader Sharpness Language sRGB Gamma Save Settings Custom 1 Color Temperature...
  • Page 30 Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Color Select the color temperature. 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. Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen.
  • Page 31 Gaming Monitor User Guide Display Configure the display screen related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Input HDMI 1 Picture Overclock HDMI 2 Display RGB Range DisplayPort PIP/PBP Overscan Type-C System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust...
  • Page 32 Gaming Monitor User Guide PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature 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 33 Gaming Monitor User Guide System Configure the system related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Audio Volume Picture OSD Setting Mute Display Quick Switch PIP/PBP Other Settings System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item...
  • Page 34 Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Quick Switch Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. The default setting of the hot keys as below: D Up ( ): Black Equalizer D Down (...
  • Page 35 Gaming Monitor User Guide Language Select an available language for the OSD menu. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming English Picture Display PIP/PBP Deutsch System Р Language Français Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3.
  • Page 36 Gaming Monitor User Guide Reset All Restore the monitor to its factory default settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Appendices

    Gaming Monitor User Guide APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 31.5-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution QHD (2560 × 1440) LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.2724 (H) × 0.2724 (V) Brightness 350nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Display Colors 16.7M (8 bit) Active Display Area 697.344(H) ×...

  • Page 38: Supported Timing List

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Supported Timing List Timing HDMI 1 DP/Type-C 720x400 / 70Hz(IBM.VGA) 720 x 400 / 88Hz(IBM.XGA2) 640 x 480 / 60Hz(IBM.VGA) 640 x 480 / 67Hz(Apple.Macll) 640 x 480 / 72Hz(VESA) 640 x 480 / 75Hz(VESA) 800 x 600 / 56Hz(VESA) 800 x 600 / 60Hz(VESA) 800 x 600 / 72Hz(VESA) 800 x 600 / 75Hz(VESA)
  • Page 39 Gaming Monitor User Guide Timing HDMI 1 DP/Type-C 1440 x 480 / 60Hz 1920 x 1080 / 24Hz 1920 x 1080 / 50Hz 1920 x 1080 / 60Hz 1920 x 1080 / 100Hz 1920 x 1080 / 120Hz 3840 x 2160 / 24Hz 3840 x 2160 / 25Hz 3840 x 2160 / 30Hz 3840 x 2160 / 50Hz...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Gaming Monitor User Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • Make sure the power cable is properly 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. No image appears • Make sure the monitor and the computer on the screen...

  • Page 41: Basic Care

    • Make sure that the cloth is damp, but not wet. • When wiping, avoid applying excessive pressure on the screen. • Acidic or abrasive cleaners can damage the screen. GIGABYTE Service Information More service information, please visit GIGABYTE official website: https://www.gigabyte.com/ - 41 -...

  • Page 42: Safety Information

    Model Number: 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.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 Gaming Monitor User Guide 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。 产品中有害物质的名称及含量: 有害物质 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 部件名称 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板及其电 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 子组件 液晶面板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外壳...
  • Page 48 Gaming Monitor User Guide 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking 液晶顯示器 設備名稱: ，型號 (型式): Equipment name: Type designation (Type): 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 鉛 汞 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鎘 六價鉻 Unit Mercury Lead Polybrominated Polybrominated...

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