[2022] How to install and set up your Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor

Last Update date : May 26. 2023
Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor on a desk

Once you install and set up the Odyssey Ark monitor, you can adjust the Ark’s screen position using the HAS (Height Adjustable Stand). This will allow you to tilt and pivot the screen for the best viewing angle.

Note: The exterior color and shape of your Odyssey Ark may differ from the provided images. If you experience issues with your product, please check for available software updates.

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You can use the instructions below to install your Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor.

1 First, push the stand neck into the main body.
Illustration showing the pushing of the stand neck into the main body
2 Turn the stand neck 90 degrees clockwise.
Illustration showing the turning of the stand neck 90 degrees clockwise
3 Then, tightly fasten the connecting screw at the center of the stand neck.
An illustration of a screw being fastened at the center of the stand neck
4 Next, turn the stand neck 180 degrees counterclockwise.
Illustration of the stand neck being turned 180 degrees counterclockwise
5 Tightly fasten the connecting screw at the center of the stand neck again.
An illustration of a screw being fastened at the center of the stand neck
6 Next, place the stand base onto the stand neck. Make sure the stand neck is firmly connected.
An illustration of the stand base being connected to the stand neck
7 Tightly fasten the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand base.
An illustration of fastening screws onto the stand base
8 The stand is now set up!
An illustration of the Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor with the stand neck set up

Please keep the following precautions in mind when moving the Odyssey Ark

  • Move the product by holding the stand base with one hand and the stand neck with the other.
Illustration showing how to hold your Odyssey Ark Gaming Screen
  • Do not directly apply pressure on the screen and do not hold the screen when moving the product.
Illustration showing how not to apply pressure on the screen
  • The product is very heavy. Ensure that it is held by more than one person.
Illustration showing how not to have one person carry the Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor

Make sure to check the amount of space around the Odyssey Ark when placing it in your desired spot

There should be enough space for ventilation where the product is placed. A high internal temperature may cause a fire or damage to the product.

Maintain enough space around the product, as shown below, during installation:

Illustration of the dimensions of the Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor when viewed landscape or portrait modeMaintain enough space around the product during installation.

The Odyssey Ark can be tilted in your desired direction. The stand’s height can be adjusted as well.

Illustration of the different tilting degrees in landscape or portrait mode
Illustration of height measurements when it is viewed in portrait or landscape mode
  • It is recommended to move the Odyssey Ark’s screen and stand slowly. Do not apply pressure directly on the screen.

  • When adjusting the stand height, you may hear a noise, which is caused by the stand sliding into place. This is normal and is not a product malfunction.

  • Make sure there are no cables caught in the stand’s gap when adjusting the height.

Caution: Please keep the following instructions in mind when moving the Odyssey Ark.

  • Grasp the top and bottom of the monitor when adjusting the tilt.
Illustration of a person adjusting the tilt in landscape and portrait mode
  • Grasp the left and right sides of the monitor when adjusting the swivel.
Illustration of a person adjusting the left and right side of the Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor
  • Grasp the bottom center of the monitor when adjusting the height.
Illustration showing how not to hold the stand when adjusting the screen
  • To avoid possible injury, do NOT hold the stand when adjusting the screen.
  • If the screen is not level after making your adjustments, hold the screen’s bezel on the bottom left and right sides, and then adjust the angle as desired.
Illustration shows how to properly adjust the angle of the Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor
  • Do not hold or press on the display.

You can rotate the Odyssey Ark using the image guides below.

  • Landscape → Portrait
Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor being risen all the way up
Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor being swiveled to the right until it is portrait
  • Portrait → Landscape
Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor in vertical mode being risen up all the way
Samsung Odyssey Ark Gaming monitor being swiveled to the left and put to landscape mode
  • Make sure to fully extend the stand before rotating the product.

  • If the stand is not fully extended, the product may not be able to rotate. If you rotate the product by force, the stand may become damaged.

  • Be careful not to hit the stand with the screen when rotating the product.
Illustration showing optimal viewing angles in landscape and portrait mode

The Odyssey Ark’s 55”, 1000R curved screen creates the perfect gaming environment.

The optimal viewing distance is over 80 cm.

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