Gigabyte M32QC User manual

GAMING M ONITOR
32
QHD CURVE
80cm
2560X 1440
USERGUIDE
M32QC

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Copyright
© 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.
• In order to assist in the use of this monitor, carefully read the User
Guide.
• For more information, check on our website at:
https://www.gigabyte.com
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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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.
• Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that
the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power
specication in the country where you are located.
• The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and
grounded power outlet.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands, otherwise easily cause
electric shock.
• Place the monitor in a stable and well-ventilated place.
• Do not place the monitor near any heat sources such as electric
radiators or direct sunlight.
• The holes or openings on the monitor are for ventilation. Do not
cover or block the ventilation holes with any objects.
• Do not use the monitor near water, drinks, or all types of liquids.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or damage to the
monitor.
• Make sure to unplug the monitor from the power outlet before
cleaning.
• As the screen surface is easy to be scratched, avoid touching the
surface with any hard or sharp object.
• Use a soft lint-free cloth instead of a tissue to wipe the screen. You
may use a glass cleaner to clean the monitor if required. However,
never spray the cleaner directly onto the screen.
• Disconnect the power cable if the monitor is not being used for a
long period of time.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the monitor yourself.

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Stability Hazard Precautions
The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To
prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the oor/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.
• ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the product.
• ALWAYS ensure the product is not overhanging the edge of the
supporting furniture.
• ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture
to reach the product or its controls.
• ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they
cannot be tripped over, pulled or grabbed.
• NEVER place the product on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or
bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the product to
a suitable support.
• NEVER place the product on cloth or other materials that may be
located between the product and supporting furniture.
• NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys
and remote controls, on the top of the product or furniture on which
the product is placed.
• If the existing product is going to be retained and relocated, the
same considerations as above should be applied.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the product caused by
tipping over due to earthquakes or other shocks, make sure to install
the product in a stable location and take measures to prevent falling.

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CONTENTS
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................3
Stability Hazard Precautions.........................................................................................4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking...........................................................................................................................6
Package Contents.............................................................................................................8
Product Overview.............................................................................................................9
Getting Started.........................................................................................................................11
Installing the Monitor Base ........................................................................................11
Adjusting the Viewing Angle.....................................................................................13
Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) ..........................................................14
Making Connections ....................................................................................................15
Using the Device......................................................................................................................16
Turning the Power On/O..........................................................................................16
User Comfort Recommendations............................................................................17
Selecting the Input Source.........................................................................................17
Operations .................................................................................................................................18
Quick Menu......................................................................................................................18
Congure the Device Settings..................................................................................27
Appendices................................................................................................................................37
Specications..................................................................................................................37
Supported Timing List..................................................................................................38
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 40
Basic Care..........................................................................................................................41
GIGABYTE Service Information................................................................................. 41
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................42
Regulatory Notices........................................................................................................42

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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.

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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.

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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
Warranty Card
Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future
transportation of the monitor.

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Product Overview
Front View
1
1Power LED

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Rear View
DPHDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0 DCTYPE-C
3
4 6 7 8 1095
1 2
1Control button
2KVM button
3Kensington lock
4Headphone jack
5HDMI ports (x2)
6DisplayPort
7USB Type-C port
8USB upstream port
9USB 3.0 ports (x2)
10 DC IN jack
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, HDMI
Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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GETTING STARTED
Installing the Monitor Base
1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down.
2. 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.
Locking latch
3. Align the monitor base with the stando underneath the stand. Then
attach the base onto the stand.

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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.

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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˚).
5°
20°
Adjusting the Screen Height
Lower or raise the screen to the desired height (0 to 100mm).
100 mm

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Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)
Use only a 100 x 100 mm VESA compatible wall mount kit.
1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing
down.
2. 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. Then remove the stand.
Locking latch
3. 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. VESA mounting screw size: M4 x 15mm
minimum.

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Making Connections
DPHDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.
0D
CTYPE-C
71 2 543 6
1Headphone cable
2HDMI cable
3DisplayPort cable
4USB Type-C cable
5USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable
6USB cable
7Power adapter and power
cable

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USING THE DEVICE
Turning the Power On/O
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 no signal, the monitor will show No Signal notication for a while.
Then, the monitor will go to power saving mode and the Power LED lights
white and starts blinking with a period of one second.
Power O
Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn o the monitor.
Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn o the
monitor by moving the Control button down ( ). Refer to page 20.

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User Comfort Recommendations
The Monitor adopts Flicker-Free technology which clears the eye visible
monitor icker and prevents users from suering 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”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.
• Take regular and frequent breaks (at least for 10 minutes) every half-
hour.
• Be sure to periodically look away from your monitor screen and focus
on a far object for at least 20 seconds during the breaks.
• Eye exercise can help reduce eye strain. Repeat these exercises
frequently: (1) look up and down (2) slowly roll your eye (3) move
your eyes diagonally.
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 conrm.
Input
HDMI 1
HDMI2
DisplayPort
Type-C
Select Exit

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OPERATIONS
Quick Menu
Hot Key
By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specic
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:
• 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 conrm.
Adjust Exit
Black Equalizer
10

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• 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 conrm.
• Move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Volume menu.
Move the Control button
up/down ( ) to adjust
the headphone volume
level and press the Control
button to conrm.
• Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the the Input menu.
Refer to the“Selecting the Input Source” section.
Note: To close the menu, move the Control button left ( ).
Select Exit
Picture Mode
Standard
FPS
RTS/RPG
Movie
Reader
sRGB
Adjust Exit
Volume
50

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Function Key Guide
Press the Control button to display the Main menu.
EXIT
SETTING
POWER OFF
GAME ASSISTMULTI TASK
Game Assist
Settings
Power O
KVM
(Multi Task)
Exit
Then use the Control button to select the desired function and
congure the related settings.
KVM
When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button
left ( ) to enter the KVM menu.
Select Exit
KVM
KVM Switch
KVM Wizard
KVM ON
KVM Reset
KVM Status
USB-B : HDMI 1
Type-C : Type-C
• KVM Switch: Switch the input source that has been assigned to
USB-B or Type-C connection in the KVM Wizard settings.
When there are several input signals connected to the device, a
message box will appear on the screen once the system detected
USB Type-C input signal.