Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ User manual

GAMING MONITOR
USER GUIDE
AORUS CO49DQ

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................4
Package Contents ...............................................4
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Preparing your Monitor for Wall-Mounting .......................6
USINGTHEDEVICE6
Turning the Power On/O .......................................6
Selecting the Input Source.......................................7
OPERATIONS7
Quick Menu .....................................................7
Function Key Guide .............................................9
APPENDICES................................................... 18
Specications ................................................. 18
Supported Timing List ......................................... 19
Troubleshooting .............................................. 21
Basic Care..................................................... 21
GIGABYTE Service Information ................................. 21
SAFETYINFORMATION 22
Safety Precautions ............................................ 22
Stability Hazard Precautions ................................... 23
User Comfort Recommendations............................... 23
REGULATORYINFORMATION.................................... 24

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INTRODUCTION
PackageContents
The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing,
please contact your local dealer.
Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for possible
transportation of the monitor.
Monitor
Quick Start GuideUSB Cable
Power Cable
Monitor Base
Warranty Card
HDMI Cable DP Cable
Stand

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ProductOverview
FrontView
RearView
1Control button 2Power LED
1AC IN jack 2Headphone jack 3HDMI ports (x2)
4DisplayPort 5USB Type-C port 6USB upstream port
7USB 3.2 ports (x2)
1
2
HDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.2DP TYPE-C
2 6 73 4 51

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USING THE DEVICE
TurningthePowerOn/Off
PowerOn
1. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor.
2. Connect other end of the power cable to a power outlet.
3. Press the Control button to turn on the monitor. The Power LED will light in
white, indicating the monitor is ready to use.
PowerOff
Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn off the monitor.
Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn off the monitor
by moving the Control button down ( ) and selecting“Power Off”. Refer to page 9.
PreparingyourMonitorforWall-Mounting
Note: Use only a 100 x 100 mm VESA compatible wall mount kit to mount the
monitor on the wall. Refer to the installation guide included in the wall-mount
bracket kit. VESA mounting screw size: M4 x 10mm minimum.

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SelectingtheInputSource
1. Move the Control button right ( ) to
enter the Input menu.
2. Move the Control button up/down ( )
to select the desired input source. Then
press the Control button to confirm.
OPERATIONS
QuickMenu
By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function.
Note: To change the preset functions, refer to the“Quick Switch”section on page 16.
To access the Quick Switch functions, do the following:
• Move the Control button up ( ) to enter the BlackEqualizer menu.
Move the Control button up/down
( ) to adjust the setting and press the
Control button to confirm.
ExitSelect
Input
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DisplayPort
Type-C
ExitSelect
10
Black Equalizer

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• Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Input menu. Refer to the
“Selecting the Input Source” section.
Note: To close the Quick Switch menu, move the Control button left ( ).
• Move the Control button down ( ) to enter the PictureMode menu.
Move the Control button up/down ( )
to select the desired option and press the
Control button to confirm.
• Move the Control button left ( ) to enter the AudioMode menu.
Move the Control button up/down ( )
to select the desired option and press the
Control button to confirm. Audio Mode
Standard
Gaming
FPS
Movie
ExitSelect
Picture Mode
Standard
FPS
MOBA
RPG
Racing
Movie
ExitSelect

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FunctionKeyGuide
• Press the Control button to display the Main menu.
Then use the Control button to select a function page and configure the
related settings.
EXIT
SETTING
POWER OFF
GAME ASSIST
OLED CARE
Game AssistOLED Care
Exit
Settings
Power Off

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OLEDCare
• When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left
( ) to enter the OLEDCare menu.
• Care+: Integrate OLED Care settings for optimal protection or select to
customize your own.
• UsageTime: Shows the accumulated screen usage time.
• PixelClean: When the monitor is used for over 4 hours, it’s recommended to
initiate this process to clean and refresh the pixel compensation OLED screen.
• StaticControl: Reduces screen brightness when the image remains static.
• PixelShift: Moves the screen content by pixels to prevent static image
retention.
• APLStabilize: Adjusts the screen brightness to stabilize Average Picture Level
(APL).
• Sub-LogoDim: Reduce the brightness of the taskbar and static logos to
prevent image retention.
ExitSelect
Care+
Usage Time
Pixel Clean
Static Control
Pixel Shift
APL Stabilize
Sub-Logo Dim
Easy
Advance
OLED Care

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• GAMEINFO: Enable/Disable the Gaming information shown on the screen.
• Crosshair: Select the type of crosshair to assist with aiming.
• Dashboard: Enable/Disable the system information of PC shown on the screen.
Note: Official software installation and a USB connection between the monitor
and the PC are required.
• DisplayAlignment: Show the alignment lines to help multiple monitor
settings.
ConfiguretheDeviceSettings
When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up ( )
to enter the Settings menu.
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Button Guide
GameAssist
• When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button right
( ) to enter the GameAssist menu.
ExitSelect
GAME INFO
Crosshair
Dashboard
Display
Alignment
Gaming Timer
Gaming Counter
Refresh Rate
Info Location
OFF
Count Up
Count Down
GameAssist

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Gaming
Configure the game related settings.
Item Description
Black Equalizer Adjust the visibility of dark areas in the image to enhance
details and improve visibility in dark scenes.
Super Resolution Enhance the overall image quality to provide sharper
detailed visuals.
Display Mode Select the screen aspect ratio.
Note: This option is not compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium
Pro and PIP/PBP functions.
AMD FreeSync
Premium Pro
When this function is enabled, it eliminates the screen lag
and tearing while playing games.
Picture Mode ECO
Resolution
5120x1440
Black Equalizer
10
Picture Mode
ECO
AMD FreeSync
Premium Pro
OFF
Audio Mode
Standard
Refresh Rate
60 HZ
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Gaming
Picture
Display
PIP/PBP
System
Reset all
Black Equalizer
Super Resolution
Display Mode
FreeSync Premium Pro 10

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Picture
Configure the image related settings.
Item Description
Picture Select different predefined settings to optimize the visual
presentation based on the content type or customize
personal preferences.
Picture Mode ECO
SDR Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Color Temperature
Normal
Sharpness
5
Gamma
2.2
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Gaming
Picture
Display
PIP/PBP
System
Reset all
RPG
Racing
Movie
Reader
sRGB
Custom
ECO
Brightness
Contrast
6 axis Color
Color Vibrance
Sharpness
Gamma
40

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Item Description
Input Select the input source.
KVM Configure the KVM functions to control two computers or
devices with single keyboard and mouse.
RGB Range Manually set the range of RGB or auto-detect.
Apply Picture
Mode
Set the Picture mode to apply to all input sources, or the
current input source.
Display
Configure the display screen related settings.
Picture Mode ECO
SDR Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Sharpness
5
Gamma
2.2
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Gaming
Picture
Display
PIP/PBP
System
Reset all
Input
KVM
RGB Range
Apply Picture Mode
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DisplayPort
Type-C
Color Temperature
Normal

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PIP/PBP
Configure the Picture-In-Picture and Picture-By-Picture related settings.
Note: PIP/PBP function cannot be enabled when receiving HDR and FreeSync
signals.
Picture Mode ECO
SDR Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Sharpness
5
Gamma
2.2
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Gaming
Picture
Display
PIP/PBP
System
Reset all
OFF
PIP
PBP
Color Temperature
Normal

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System
Configure the system related settings.
Item Description
Language Select the desired language for the OSD menu.
Audio Configure the audio related settings.
Audio Mode Select the desired audio mode.
OSD Settings Configure the On-Screen-Display menu related settings.
Quick Switch Assign the functions of Quick Switch to the Control
button.
Other Settings • Resolution Notice: Enable/Disable the resolution information
when switching or restarting the screen signal source.
• Input Auto Switch: Enable/Disable automatic switching to an
available input source.
• Auto Power OFF: Enable/Disable the timer to automatically
turn off the monitor.
• LED Indicator: Select the indicator type of power LED.
• Type-C Compatibility: Turn this option ON for more mobile
devices compatibility.
• HDMI Version: Select the HDMI version.
• HDMI-CEC: When this function is enabled, CEC devices like
PS5, XBOX can turn on the monitor when they are awakened
and switch off the display when they enter either standby or
off mode.
• USB(A/C) Charge: Enable/Disable the USB Type-A and Type-C
charging function.
Picture Mode ECO
SDR Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Sharpness
5
Gamma
2.2
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Gaming
Picture
Display
PIP/PBP
System
Reset all
Language
Audio
Audio Mode
OSD Settings
Quick Switch
Other Settings
Color Temperature
Normal

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ResetAll
Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.
Picture Mode ECO
SDR Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Sharpness
5
Gamma
2.2
Exit
Move/Adjust
Enter/Confirm
Gaming
Picture
Display
PIP/PBP
System
Reset all
Color Temperature
Normal

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APPENDICES
Specifications
Item Specifications
Panel Size 49-inch
Aspect Ratio 32:9
Resolution 5120 x 1440
LED Life 30,000 H
Pixel Pitch 233 x 233 um
Brightness 250 nits (Typ, SDR APL 100%)
1000 nits (Typ, HDR APL 3%)
Contrast Ratio 1.5M:1
Color Depth 1.07B (10 Bit)
Active Display Area 1196.7 (H) x 339.2 (V)
Viewing Angle 178° (H)/178° (V)
Input/Output Terminals 2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DP 1.4
1 x USB upstream
2 x USB 3.2 (downstream, 5V/1.5A)
1 x USB Type-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A, 15V/1.2A)
1 x Headphone
Power Supply AC100~240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumptions •On Mode: 72W
•Standby: 0.5W
•Off Mode: 0.3W
Note: The test conditions follow the CEC standards.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 1194.78 x 558.80 x 261.52 mm (With Stand)
1194.78 x 372.23 x 160.51 mm (Without Stand)
Weight 11.28 Kg (With Stand)
8.33 Kg (Without Stand)
Temperature Range
(operation) 0°C to 40°C
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

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SupportedTimingList
Timing List HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP (Type-C)
640x480 / 60Hz V V V
640x480 / 67Hz V V V
640x480 / 72Hz V V V
640x480 / 75Hz V V V
720x400 / 70Hz V V V
720x480 / 60Hz V V V
800x600 / 56Hz V V V
800x600 / 60Hz V V V
800x600 / 72Hz V V V
800x600 / 75Hz V V V
832x624 / 75Hz V V V
1024x768 / 60Hz V V V
1024x768 / 70Hz V V V
1024x768 / 75Hz V V V
1152x870 / 75Hz V V V
1152x864 / 75Hz V V V
1280x720 / 50Hz V V V
1280x720 / 60Hz V V V
1280x720 / 100Hz V V V
1280x800 / 60Hz V V V
1280x960 / 60Hz V V V
1280x1024 / 60Hz V V V
1280x1024 / 75Hz V V V
1440x480 / 60Hz V V V
1440x900 / 60Hz V V V
1600x900 / 60Hz V V V
1680x1050 / 60Hz V V V
1920x1080 / 24Hz V V
1920x1080 / 50Hz V V V
1920x1080 / 60Hz V V V
1920x1080 / 100Hz V V V
1920x1080 / 120Hz V V V
2560x1440 / 60Hz V V V
2560x1440 / 120Hz V V V

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Timing List HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP (Type-C)
3840x1080 / 60Hz V V V
3840x2160 / 24Hz V V
3840x2160 / 25Hz V V V
3840x2160 / 30Hz V V V
3840x2160 / 50Hz V V V
3840x2160 / 60Hz V V V
3840x2160 / 100Hz V V V
3840x2160 / 120Hz V V V
5120x1440 / 60Hz V V V
5120x1440 / 100Hz V V V
5120x1440 / 120Hz V V V
5120x1440 / 144Hz V V V