G 32QC G A M I N G M O N I T O R USER GUIDE 32 25 6 0 X 1 4 40 QHD CURVE 80cm
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Gaming Monitor User Guide SAFETY INFORMATION Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: G32QC 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.
Gaming Monitor User Guide • • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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.
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 verificada utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas.
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。 产品中有害物质的名称及含量: 有害物质 铅 汞 镉 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr+6) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板及其电 子组件 X ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 液晶面板 X ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外壳 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外部信号连接头 及线材 X ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 部件名称 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 本表格依据 SJ/
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 ，型號 (型式): G32QC 設備名稱: 液晶顯示器 Equipment name: Type designation (Type): 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 Unit 鉛 Lead (Pb) 汞 鎘 Mercury Cadmium (Hg) (Cd) 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 塑料外框 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 後殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 液晶面板 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電路板組件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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.
Gaming Monitor User Guide CONTENTS Safety Information......................................................................................................................3 Regulatory Notices............................................................................................................3 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................9 Introduction.....................................................................
Gaming Monitor User Guide INTRODUCTION Unpacking 1. Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the unpacking label attached on the inner cover. 2. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surface. UP 3. Open the inner cover. Openings 4. Grab the EPS foam assembly (through the openings) to pull it out of the box.
Gaming Monitor User Guide 5. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. 6. Remove the upper EPS foam. Then you can remove the monitor from the lower EPS foam.
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 G32QC USB Cable Warranty DP Cable Quick Start Guide Card Warranty Card Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Product Overview Front View 1 1 Power LED - 14 -
Gaming Monitor User Guide Rear View 1 2 HDMI-1 3 1 2 3 4 HDMI-2 4 DP 5 6 5 6 7 8 Control button Kensington lock Headphone jack HDMI ports (x2) - 15 - USB 3.0 DC 7 8 DisplayPort USB upstream port USB 3.
Gaming Monitor User Guide GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. 2. Making sure the screw holes are properly aligned, attach the stand to the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the stand. 3. Align the monitor base with the standoff underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand.
Gaming Monitor User Guide 4. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. 5. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table.
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˚ to 20˚). 20° 5° Adjusting the Screen Height Lower or raise the screen to the desired height (0 to 100mm).
Gaming Monitor User Guide Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. 1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. 2. Remove the screws securing the stand to the monitor. 3. Remove the stand.
Gaming Monitor User Guide 4. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place. 100 mm 100 mm Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Making Connections HDMI-1 1 HDMI-2 2 DP 3 USB 3.
Gaming Monitor User Guide USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 2. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN jack at the rear of the monitor. 3. Connect the power cable to a power outlet. 4. Press the Control button to turn on the monitor. The Power LED will light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to use. Note: If the Power LED remains off after you turn on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in the Settings menu.
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” to 30”). • 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. • Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing.
Gaming Monitor User Guide OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the “Quick Switch” section on page 36. To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up ( menu. Move the Control button up/down ( ) to adjust the setting and press the Control button to confirm.
Gaming Monitor User Guide • Move the Control button down ( menu. Move the Control button up/down ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm. ) to enter the Picture Mode Picture Mode Standard FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader sRGB Select • Move the Control button left ( Move the Control button up/down ( ) to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to confirm. Exit ) to enter the Volume menu.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Function Key Guide Press the Control button to display the Main menu. Settings SETTING Dashboard Game Assist DASHBOARD EXIT Exit GAME ASSIST Power Off POWER OFF Then use the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings. Dashboard When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Dashboard menu.
Gaming Monitor User Guide 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.
Gaming Monitor User Guide • INFO: Configure the FPS (First Person Shooting) game related settings. √√ Select Gaming Timer to select countdown timer mode. To disable this function, set the setting to OFF. √√ Select Gaming Counter or Refresh Rate to enable/disable the gaming counter or real-time refresh rate setting. √√ Select Info Location to specify the location of the information to be shown on the screen.
Balance Premium Pro ON 165 HZ Picture Mode Standard Gaming Monitor User Guide Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Settings menu. Note: Use the Control button to navigate through the menu and make adjustments. Exit Move/Adjust 10 Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Super Resolution Sharpen the low resolution images. 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. Note: This option is not compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro function. Overdrive Improve the response time of the LCD monitor.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Picture Configure the image related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature User Define Picture Mode Gaming Standard Brightness Picture FPS Contrast Display RTS/RPG Color Vibrance PIP/PBP Movie Sharpness System Reader Gamma Language sRGB Color Temp. Save Settings Custom 1 Low Blue Light Reset All Standard 80 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Select the one of the preset picture mode.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Color Temperature 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. Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced. Note: Level 10 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Display Configure the display screen related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature User Define Picture Mode Gaming Input HDMI 1 Picture HDMI RGB PC Range HDMI 2 Display Overscan DisplayPort Standard PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Input Select the input source.
Gaming Monitor User Guide PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature User Define Picture Mode Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP Standard PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description OFF Disable the PIP/PBP function. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the inset window.
Gaming Monitor User Guide System Configure the system related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature User Define Picture Mode Gaming Audio Volume Picture OSD Setting Mute Display Quick Switch PIP/PBP Other Settings Standard System Language 50 Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Audio Configure the audio settings. • Volume: Adjust the volume level. • Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function.
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.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Other Settings • (continue) DisplayPort Ver.: Set the DisplayPort version to 1.1 or 1.2+HDR. Note: • To enable the HDR effect for the DP port, you may need to set the DP1.2 and enable the 10-bit color output in your graphics card. • Make sure to configure this option based on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card. Language Select an available language for the OSD menu.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature User Define Picture Mode Gaming Setting1 Save Picture Setting2 Load Display Setting3 Standard PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Save Save the customized settings. Load Load the saved settings.
Gaming Monitor User Guide APPENDICES Specifications Item Panel Size Aspect Ratio Resolution Refresh Rate LED Life Pixel Pitch Response Time Brightness Contrast Ratio Dynamic Contrast Ratio Color Depth Active Display Area Viewing Angle Frequency Input/Output Terminals Specifications 31.5-inch 16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 30,000 hours 0.2724 x 0.2724 1ms (MPRT) 350nits (typ.) 3000:1 (typ.) 12M:1 (typ.) 16.7M 697.344(H) x 392.256(V) 178°(H) / 178°(V) 165Hz • 2x HDMI 2.0 • • 1x DP1.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Supported Timing List Timing List HDMI 2.0 Display Port 1.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • • • No image appears on the screen • • • 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. Make sure the monitor and the computer are properly connected and both devices are turned on. Make sure you have selected the correct input source. Refer to page 23 or 33.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Basic Care When the screen becomes dirty, do the following to clean the screen: • Wipe the screen with your soft, lint-free cloth to remove any residual dust. • Spray or apply the cleaning fluid onto a soft cloth. Then wipe the screen gently with the damp cloth. Note: • 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.
