Gigabyte S55U User manual

Contents
Connection
Establishing a Wired Internet Connection..................................................3
Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection............................................. 3
Connecting Bluetooth Devices...................................................................4
Using HDMI&CEC......................................................................................4
Connecting a Digital Audio System to Use eARC/ARC.............................5
Connecting an AV device, a PC or a Game Console with an HDMI
cable...................................................................................................... 6
Connecting USB Devices...........................................................................7
Game
Game Mode Settings................................................................................. 8
Game Assistant..........................................................................................9
Smart Functions
Getting Familiar with the Home Screen...................................................10
Using Voice Control................................................................................. 11
Media........................................................................................................12
Apps......................................................................................................... 16
Picture and Sound
Adjusting the Picture Quality....................................................................18
Adjusting the Sound Quality.................................................................... 21
Multi-screen
Screen Sharing........................................................................................ 24
Content Sharing....................................................................................... 24
Accessibility and System
Accessibility.............................................................................................. 26
Configuring Device Preferences Settings................................................ 26
Configuring Advanced System Settings...................................................28
Troubleshooting
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Picture Issues...........................................................................................31
Sound Issues........................................................................................... 31
Network Issues.........................................................................................32
External Device Connection Issues......................................................... 32
Apps......................................................................................................... 33
Media Files...............................................................................................33
Voice Control Issues................................................................................34
Other Issues.............................................................................................34
Using the E-Manual
Launching the E-Manual.......................................................................... 36
Using the Buttons in the E-Manual..........................................................36
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Connection
Establishing a Wired Internet Connection
Connecting to a wired (Ethernet) network
Press button to select icon to enter Network & Internet.
To get access to the Internet in a wired way, it is recommended to use
a modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the
IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS, so you don't have to enter
them manually. Most home networks already have DHCP.
See the illustration below.
Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection
Connecting to a wireless network
Press button to select icon, and select Network & Internet > Wi-Fi
To connect to an available wireless network, make sure that you have the
wireless router’s SSID and password before attempting to connect.
To get access to the Internet in a wireless way:
1. Turn on your Wi-Fi.
2. The list of networks will display automatically.
3. Select a wireless network from the list, input the password.
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4. If the network connection does not appear in the list, select See all to
display all the list, or select Add new network to input a Wi-Fi name,
select the type of security mode, and enter password.
Connecting Bluetooth Devices
Connecting a Bluetooth device
To pair a Bluetooth device, such as Bluetooth headphones, speakers,
keyboards, mouse or even moblie devices:
1. Before pairing your Bluetooth devices, make sure they're in pairing mode
and put devices within range of the monitor. To put your Bluetooth devices
in pairing mode, refer to the user manual of devices.
2. Press button to select icon, and select Remotes & Accessories
> Add accessory to put the monitor in pairing mode. A list of available
Bluetooth devices will be displayed.
3. Select the desired device from the list, then follow the onscreen
instructions. If you are prompted to enter a passcode, refer to the user
manual of the device. After pairing is completed, the device is connected
and is stored to the monitor.
Note:
• You need to unpair a paired device first if the maximum number of paired
devices was reached.
Listening to the monitor through Bluetooth devices
1. Pair the Bluetooth audio devices using the monitor’s Bluetooth function.
Refer to the user manual of your audio device such as Bluetooth speaker,
sound bar and headphones for detailed connection steps and usage.
2. Press button to select icon, select Sound > Audio Output, and
then select the Bluetooth option to listen to the audio through bluetooth
devices.
Note:
• Compatibility issues may occur depending on the Bluetooth device.
• The monitor and Bluetooth device may disconnect depending on the
distance between them.
Using HDMI&CEC
Use the monitor's remote to control external devices that are connected
to the monitor by an HDMI cable. The external devices need to support
HDMI&CEC function.
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Connecting an external device through HDMI&CEC function
Press button to select icon, and select Inputs > HDMI control.
1. Set HDMI control to On.
2. Connect an HDMI&CEC compliant device to the monitor.
3. Turn on the connected external device. The device is automatically
connected to the monitor. After connection is finished, you can access the
menu of the connected device on your monitor screen using your monitor
remote and control the device.
Enabling device auto power off
Press button to select icon, and select Inputs > Device auto power
off.
Set to On to turn off CEC compatible external devices when the monitor is
turned off.
Enabling Display auto power on
Press button to select icon, and select Inputs > Display Auto Power
On.
Set to On to turn on the monitor when CEC compatible external devices is
turned on.
Note:
• HDMI cables must be used to connect HDMI&CEC compatible devices to
your monitor.
• The HDMI&CEC feature of the connected device must be turned on.
• If you connect an HDMI device that is not HDMI&CEC compatible, all the
HDMI&CEC control features do not work.
• Depending on the connected HDMI device, the HDMI&CEC control
feature may not work.
• The HDMI&CEC feature are supported One Touch Play, Routing Control,
System Standby, Device OSD Name Transfer, Remote Control Pass
Through, Give Device Power Status, System Audio Control.
Connecting a Digital Audio System to Use eARC/
ARC
If you’d like to use the Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) / the Audio
Return Channel (ARC) feature to have sound sent from the monitor back
down an HDMI cable to a digital sound system, you can connect to the
HDMI 3 (eARC) Port of your monitor.
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By using this feature, you will also be able to control the sound system with
your monitor remote instead of using multiple remotes for each device.
After the connection:
1. Power on the sound system.
2. Press button to select icon, and select Sound > Audio Output >
eARC/ARC. If the device supports eARC function, first select Sound >
eARC to set it to On.
Note:
• It works only when the monitor is connected to the audio receiver that
supports the eARC/ARC function.
• If the device has an Input Selector feature then make sure to change it to
monitor.
• When this port is used as the eARC/ARC function, it can be used as
signal input when a DVD is connected to amplifier and the amplifier is
connected to the monitor at the same time. (Some amplifiers may not
support series connection.)
Connecting an AV device, a PC or a Game Console
with an HDMI cable
You can connect an AV device, a PC or a Game Console with an HDMI
cable.
After the connection:
1. Power on the device.
2. Press button on your remote, select the corresponding HDMI as the
input source.
Note:
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• Only HDMI 3 / 4 Port supports HDMI 2.1, If you'd like to use UHD @120Hz
Timing, first select Menu > HDMI Format > Enhanced format
• Refer to the "Multilingual Installation Guide" for more connection
information.
• Some devices such as DVD player require HDMI signal to be set to
output in the device's settings. Please consult your device user manual for
instructions.
• If there is no sound from your monitor, change the device's audio settings.
Connecting USB Devices
Connect the USB devices such as hard drives, USB sticks and digital
cameras for browsing photos, listening to music.
• Support the USB disk 4G, 8G, 16G, 32G, 64G, 128G and other common
market size, and 8T hard drive is currently supported.
• Support format: NTFS, FAT32.
• Certain digital cameras may not be compatible with the monitor.
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Game
Game Mode Settings
Enabling game mode
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Picture Mode.
You can select the Game mode to optimize the monitor's settings for you to
enjoy a comfortable gaming experience with PC or game console connected
to the monitor.
In the Game Mode:
• Reducing input lag to make sure every press or click matches what's
happening on the screen;
• Improving responsiveness to produce very little motion blur;
• Processing YUV 4:4:4 format signals precisely to present accurate image
colors.
Note:
• This function may not be applicable in some input sources.
Enabling Low Input Lag Mode
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Advanced Settings
> Low Input Lag Mode.
You can enjoy a smooth viewing experience with external devices connected
to the monitor when Low Input Lag Mode is turned on.
Note:
• When Game mode is selected, Low Input Lag will not be switched off
automatically.
Enabling FreeSync
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Advanced Settings
> FreeSync.
You can enjoy a smooth viewing experience with external devices connected
to the monitor when FreeSync is turned on.
Note:
• Some functions above may not be applicable in some models/countries/
regions.
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Game Assistant
Gaming Info
Under HDMI input, press button on your remote to select Gaming, and
select Gaming Info.
Configure the FPS (First Person Shooting) game related settings.
•Gaming Timer
Select countdown timer mode, including off, Count Up, Count Down. To
disable this function, set the setting to off.
•Refresh Rate
Enable or disable the real-time refresh rate setting.
•Info Location
Specify the location of the information to be shown on the screen.
Crosshair
Press button on your remote to select Gaming, and select Crosshair.
Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes
aiming much easier.
Display Alignment
Press button on your remote to select Gaming, and enable or disable
Display Alignment.
When the function is enabled, it displays the alignment lines on the four
sides of the screen, providing handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors
perfectly.
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Smart Functions
Getting Familiar with the Home Screen
The simple design of the Home screen menu makes it easy to navigate. And
you can easily add or delete applications in the Home screen according to
your needs.
To access the Home screen, press button on your remote and use the D-
pad to make your selection.
To exit the Home screen, press button on your remote or use the D-pad
to move the cursor to Inputs icon on the top of the screen, press button
to enter, and select your desired input source.
Indicators and icons on the top of the Home screen
•Google Assistant
You can search movies, songs, and more by speaking.
•Google Search
You can search movies, songs, and more by typing.
•Notifications
Notifications can come from the system, an external device, an
application, the media player, etc.
•Inputs
Select the input source depending on the device you have connected to
your monitor.
•Network & Internet
You can set up the Network & Internet.
•Settings
Settings lets you configure the monitor, set app options, add accounts,
and change other preferences.
•Time
You can always view the current time on the Home screen.
Names of sections that appear on the Home screen
The Home screen displays the following sections:
•Apps
This is the a location where you have the access to all apps on your
monitor. You can enjoy a wide range of services including video
streaming.
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•Play Next
You can select types of content for Play Next.
You can also manually add a program to play next by long-pressing on a
program in the Home screen.
•Recommended content
Here will display the premium content on the screen, and you can quickly
enter these contents that you want.
Managing apps on the apps row
On the apps row, select an app you want to open, remove or move, and long
press button to manage.
If your favorite app is not on your Home screen, select your favorite app and
long press button, and then select Add to favorites.
Using Voice Control
Voice Control may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.
Google Assistant
Setup Google Assistant, and enjoy Google Assistant service. You can ask for
information, search for your favorite movies, control your monitor and more,
just by asking Google Assistant.
Before setting up Google Assistant, connect your monitor to the network.
Sign in Google Assistant on monitor
1. Go to > Settings > Device Preferences > Google Assistant. Turn
on Google Assistant.
2. Go to > Settings > Accounts & Sign In.
3. Sign in to get new apps, recommendations, movies, and more from
Google. You can use your phone or computer, or use your remote to sign
in. Also you can select Google Assistnat in the Guide when you turn on
the monitor for the first time.
How to start Google Assistant
You can choose one way to start Google Assistant.
•Press button to select Settings > Device Preferences > Google
Assistant.
•Press button to select / icon on the top of Home screen to
Google Assistant.
•Press button on your remote.
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Note:
• The Google Assistant function may not be applicable in some models/
countries/regions.
• The setup steps above may vary depending on actual products.
Hands-free Voice Control
Google Assistant can answer your questions or help you change monitor
configuration.
Before using this function, connect the monitor to the Internet and sign in
your Google account, by pressing button, selecting icon and selecting
Accounts & Sign In.
How to set up Hands-free Voice Control
1. Switch the control button on the bottom of the monitor to to turn on
Google Assistant.
2. Start a conversation by saying "Hey Google", and the dialog bar appears
at the bottom of the monitor screen. At the same time, indicator lights
illuminate.
3. Continue speaking, such as "What's the weather" or "volume up".
Screenless mode
> Settings > Advanced System > Screenless Mode
Talk to Google Assistant even when the screen is off.
In Screenless Mode, Google Assistant is always available to help even when
the screen is not on. Just say "Hey Google".
This feature will affect standby power consumption. To turn it off, press
button to select icon, and select Advanced System > Screenless Mode.
Note:
• Google Assistant and some features are available on limited country/
region/language.
Media
Media is a central location for you to view or listen to different types of
content, such as photos, music and movies. You can view media content
through the following methods:
• A USB thumb drive or hard drive.
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• Compatible mobile phone, tablet or other personal devices: you can
stream movies, music and photos that are stored on compatible personal
device and play or view the content on your monitor.
Browsing content
You have two ways to enter Media:
• Insert a USB device, a prompt message appears, choose whether to go to
the media.
•When your USB device is connected to the monitor that doesn't show
Media page, press button to select Apps > Media.
To browse content based on the type that you wish to access:
1. Navigate to the appropriate menu tab on the screen and select All Media,
Videos, Photos, Music.
2. Click on the name of the folder that contains your content.
3. Make your selection to play or view the content.
If you want to close out of the Media centre, then press button on your
remote.
Media format list
Due to differences in programming tools and other factors, some of the file
formats that are listed may not be supported.
Video Format
Container Video Codec File Extension
Name
Resolution and Frame Rate
MPG MPEG1/2 .mpg .mpeg
MPEG1/2
MPEG4
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
MPEG program
stream
H.264
.DAT, .VOB, .MPG,
.MPEG
3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
HEVC/H.265 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
MPEG4 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
VC1 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
MPEG transport
stream
MPEG1/2
.ts, .trp, .tp
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
VP8 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
AV1
MP4
HEVC/H.265
.mp4, .mov
3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
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Container Video Codec File Extension
Name
Resolution and Frame Rate
MPEG1/2
MPEG4
H.263
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
WMV3
VC1
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
VP9
HEVC/H.265
3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
MPEG1/2
MPEG4
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
WMV3
VC1
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
VP8 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
MKV
AV1
.mkv
3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
HEVC/H.265 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
MPEG1/2
MPEG4
Sorenson H.263
H.263
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
WMV3
VC1
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
AVI
VP8
.avi
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
HEVC/H.265 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
MPEG4
FLV
Sorenson H.263
.flv
1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
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Container Video Codec File Extension
Name
Resolution and Frame Rate
H.263
H.264 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
VP8 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
VP9 3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
VP8 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
WEBM
AV1
.webm
3840 x 2160 @ 120fps
Audio Format
Container Audio Codec File Extension Name
MPEG1/2
Layer1
MPEG1/2
Layer2
MPEG1/2/2.5
Layer3
AAC-LC, HEAAC
DTS, DTS HD
WAV
LPCM
.wav
MPEG1/2
Layer1
MPEG1/2
Layer2
MP3
MPEG1/2/2.5
Layer3
.mp3
AAC AAC-LC, HEAAC .aac
WMA7, WMA8, WMA9
WMA Pro
WMA
WMA9 Pro
.wma, .wmv
FLAC FLAC .flac
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Photo Format
Image Photo Resolution
.jpg .jpeg 15360 x 8640JPEG
Progressive 1024 x 768
PNG 9600 x 6400
BMP 9600 x 6400
GIF 6400 x 4800
WebP 3840 x 2160
HEIF 4000 x 3000
Apps
> Apps
Installing an app
To install an app:
1. > Apps > Get more apps.
2. Use the D-pad on your remote to select the app that you want to install.
3. Select the Install. The selected app is installed on the monitor.
Note:
• To use this function, your monitor must be connected to the Internet.
• Adding apps is free, but it might cost you money when using some apps.
Removing an app
You can only delete apps that you’ve installed to the monitor. Factory-
installed apps can not be deleted.
To delete an app:
1. From the Apps screen, use the D-pad on your remote to select the app
that you want to remove. Long press button.
2. Select Uninstall.
3. A dialog message displays that asks "do you want to uninstall this app".
Confirm and the app will be removed from the Apps screen.
Note:
• If an app is deleted, the information related to that app is also removed.
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Moving app icons around
To move an app:
1. From the Apps screen, use the navigation buttons on your remote to
select the app that you want to move. Long press button.
2. Select Move.
3. Use the navigation buttons on your remote to move the location of the
app. Press button to confirm.
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Picture and Sound
Adjusting the Picture Quality
Using the backlight function
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Backlight.
You can change the overall brightness of the screen.
•Dynamic Backlight Control (or Local Dimming if support)
Enable the monitor to automatically adjust the backlight by sections
according to the changes in the image and increase the contrast.
•Backlight Level
• Adjust the bright you want images to appear, lower settings create darker
images.
•Automatic Light Sensor
Enable the monitor to automatically adjust the picture settings according
to the amount of ambient light in you room.
•Light Sensor Shift
Adjust the lower point of the dynamic backlight adjustment scope. This is
a money-saving feature because it reduces power consumption.
Note:
• Some functions above may not be applicable in some models/countries/
regions.
Choosing a picture mode
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Picture Mode.
You can select the picture mode that provides the best viewing experience.
Adjusting the picture quality for each picture mode
Press button select icon, and select Picture > Contrast, Black
Equalizer, Color, Tint or Sharpness.
Choose a picture mode and then adjust the settings.
•Contrast
Adjust the Contrast level to increase or decrease how bright images
appear.
•Black Equalizer
Adjust the black equalizer to generate lighter or darker images.
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•Color
Adjust the color intensity of the picture for a more vibrant image.
•Tint
Adjust the colors from a green to magenta tint to view the natural skin
tones of people on the screen.
•Sharpness
Adjust how sharp or soft edges of images appear.
Changing the display mode
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Display Mode
You can adjust the Aspect Ratio to stretch or zoom in on your picture. You
can choose from the following settings: Auto, Normal, Zoom, Wide, Direct,
1:1, Panoramic, Cinema, 21:9or 32:9.
Applying the current picture settings to other input sources
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Apply Picture
Settings.
Adjust current picture mode to apply to all sources (Including both external
devices and OTT sources) or just current source.
Enabling smart scene function
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Smart Scene.
Set to On to enable your monitor to recognize the scene in the content
watching and enhance the picture quality on all input sources.
Note:
• Some specific application has explicit constraints that the content
recognition is not allowed.
Configuring advanced picture settings
Press button to select icon, and select Picture > Advanced Settings.
You can configure picture mode settings that provides the best viewing
experience.
•Overscan
Change the video size settings to slightly crop the edges of the displayed
image.
•Color Temperature
Adjust how warm (red) or cool (blue) the white areas of an image appears.
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