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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: M27Q 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 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.
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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.......................................................................................................... 10 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 Power Cable Power Adapter HDMI Cable USB Cable Multilingual Installation Guide Warranty Card M27Q DP Cable Quick Start Guide 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 - 15 -
Gaming Monitor User Guide Rear View HDMI-1 1 2 DP TYPE-C USB 3.0 DC 3 HDMI-1 4 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI-2 HDMI-2 5 DP TYPE-C 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 Control button KVM button Kensington lock Headphone jack HDMI ports (x2) - 16 - 8 USB 3.0 DC 9 10 DisplayPort USB Type-C port 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. Align the monitor base with the standoff underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand. 3. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place.
Gaming Monitor User Guide 4. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table. 5. Remove the small block of EPS foam located in between the rear of the screen and the stand. Then remove the safety plate from its slot. Note: By removing the safety plate, you can now adjust the screen to the desired height.
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 130mm).
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 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP TYPE-C USB 3.0 DC 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 TYPE-C 3 4 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 no signal, the monitor will show No Signal notification for a while.
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 40. 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 KVM (Multi Task) Game Assist MULTI TASK EXIT Exit GAME ASSIST Power Off POWER OFF Then use the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings. KVM When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the KVM menu.
Gaming Monitor User Guide KVM Press to switch device. To switch to USB Type-C input source, simply press the KVM button or the Control button. However, when there is no input signal from currently selected input source, the system will return to the previous connected input source. Note: This option will be disabled if the KVM button function is disabled (KVM OFF). • KVM Wizard: Configure the KVM related settings.
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. KVM Press to switch device. Press the KVM button or the Control button to switch to USB Type-C input source. Note: When the KVM button function is enabled, the KVM ON will be displayed on the left panel. √√ Select OFF to disable the KVM button function.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Game Assist When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Game Assist menu. GameAssist Game Info Crosshair Dashboard Gaming Timer OFF Gaming Counter Count Up Refresh Rate Count Down Info Location Display Alignment Select • Exit Game 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.
Gaming Monitor User Guide 0 0 : 0 0 0 60 • Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes aiming much easier. • Dashboard: Configure the dashboard settings. GameAssist Game Info Crosshair Dashboard ON CPU Temperature OFF CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed Dashboard Location CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency Display Alignment GPU Fan Speed Select Exit √√ ON: Enable the function. Then select the desired option(s) to be shown on the screen.
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.
Balance Premium ON 60 HZ Picture Mode Standard Gaming Monitor User Guide ON Configure the Device Settings OFF 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. ium Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Black Equalizer Adjust the brightness of the black areas. 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. • 1:1: Display the input image in its native resolution without scaling.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Picture Configure the image related settings. HDR Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal 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 45 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 Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Input HDMI 1 Picture HDMI RGB PC Range HDMI 2 Display Overscan DisplayPort PIP/PBP Standard TYPE-C 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 Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal 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 Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Audio Volume Picture OSD Setting Mute Display Quick Switch PIP/PBP Other Settings Standard 50 System Language 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 Language Select an available language for the OSD menu. HDR Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming English Picture 互Ṿ Display 䯑Ṿ PIP/PBP Deutsch System Français Language 㘶㝽嫯 Save Settings 한국어 Standard Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Reset All Restore the monitor to its factory default 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 27-inch 16:9 2560 x 1440 170Hz 30,000 hours 0.2331 x 0.2331 0.5ms (MPRT) 350nits (typ.) 1000:1 (typ.) 12M:1 (typ.) 16.7M 596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V) 178°(H) / 178°(V) 170Hz • 2x HDMI 2.0 • • 1x DP1.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Weight Temperature Range (operation) Specifications • 5.5 ±0.5 kgs (with stand) • 3.3 ±0.5 kgs (without stand) 0°C to 40°C Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Supported 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 24 or 37.
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.