BenQ BL2381T User Manual

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    LCD Monitor User Manual Business Monitor | BL Series
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    or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
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    2. Visit the local website from www.BenQ.com. The website layout and content may vary by region/country. • User manual and related document: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > model name > User Manual • Drivers and applications: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > model name > Software
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    be used. • Use only the power cord provided by BenQ. Never use a power cord that appears to be damaged INSTRUCTIONS. For models with adapter: • Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the unit
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    misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. • Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support. Caution • The monitor should be 50 ~ 70 cm (20 ~ 28 inches) away from your eyes
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    base...31 How to detach the base ...33 Adjusting the monitor height ...34 Rotating the monitor ...35 Viewing angle adjustment ...36 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 37 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 38 Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet 38 How to install the
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    Picture menu ...54 Picture Advanced menu ...56 Audio menu ...59 System menu ...60 ECO menu (selected models only) ...64 Troubleshooting ...66 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)...66 Need more help? ...68 2/6/20 BL80-EM-V0
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    check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor (Models with Bright Intelligence function) (Models with standard bezel) (Models without Bright Intelligence function) (Models with height adjustment stand
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    Guide Safety Instructions Regulatory Statements Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory) Safety Instructions
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    separately. • Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 10 Getting started
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    Getting to know your monitor Front view (Models with Bright Intelligence function) (BL2381T) 1 2 3/4 (Models without Bright Intelligence function) 1 2 34 (Models with standard bezel) 2 3/4 1 1. Light sensor (available for models with Bright Intelligence) 2. Control buttons 3. Power button
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    LINE IN 2. DisplayPort socket 3. HDMI socket 4. D-Sub socket 5. Audio Line In 6. Headphone jack 1 3 7 4 56 BL2483 / BL2483T 7. DVI-D socket D-SUB 1 37 4 6 12 Getting to know your monitor
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    AC power input jack 2. DisplayPort socket D-SUB LINE IN 3. HDMI socket 4. D-Sub socket 5. Audio Line In 1 3 4 56 6. Headphone jack BL2381T 7. DVI-D socket 8. USB 3.0 port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 9. USB 3.0 ports (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 1 2 7 3 4 68 9 5 BL2581T
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    , you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page 23 - 24. BL2480 / BL2480T / BL2780 / BL2780T D-SUB LINE IN 14 Getting to know your monitor PC / Notebook Speakers / Headphone
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    Models with DVI inputs D-SUB LINE IN BL2483 / BL2483T PC / Notebook Speakers / Headphone Speakers / Headphone PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor 15
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    BL2283 D-SUB LINE IN PC / Notebook Speakers / Headphone 16 Getting to know your monitor
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    BL2381T Speakers / Headphone USB peripherals PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor 17
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    BL2581T Speakers / Headphone USB peripherals PC / Notebook 18 Getting to know your monitor
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    BL2783 PC / Notebook Speakers / Headphone Getting to know your monitor 19
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    BL2483TM Speakers / Headphone PC / Notebook The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. 20 Getting to know your monitor
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    stand) • If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing. • Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may look different from the appearance of the product. • The
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    other light sources. Your monitor is an edge to edge monitor and should be handled with care. Adjust the screen angle by placing your hands on the top and on the base of the monitor as illustrated. Excessive force on the display is prohibited. 22 How to assemble your monitor hardware (for models
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    connectors from being bent or broken. 3. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm first. of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the
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    the DP Cable Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm first. Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. (BL2381T / BL2581T) After the monitor and the computer are powered on, if the image is not displayed, disconnect the DP cable. Connect the
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    port. D-SUB LINE IN D-SUB LINE IN TV OUT SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT 8. Install the cable cover. After all cables haven been connected to the monitor, work with the cable management system to route the cables properly. Align the marking on the cable cover to the unlock icon on the stand
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    icons vary depending on the available video inputs of the purchased model. Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 38 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function
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    a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or
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    3. Remove the monitor base. Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated. 1 2 28 How to assemble your monitor hardware (for models without height adjustment stand)
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    (purchased separately) are stable enough to support the weight of the monitor. Refer to the product specifications on the website for weight information. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Remove the monitor stand. Lay the screen face down
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    the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation. Use four M4 x 10 mm screws to fix a VESA standard wall mount bracket to the monitor. Make sure that all screws are tightened and secured properly. Consult a professional technician or BenQ service for
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    before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The illustrations in this document are for your reference on the screen surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse
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    as illustrated. Excessive force on the display is prohibited. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. Follow the instructions to connect cables and peripherals. The illustrations in this document are for your reference only
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    a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or
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    part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor, as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation. • If the monitor has been rotated to portrait mode and height adjustment is desired, you
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    lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position. Then tilt the monitor. The monitor should be vertically extended to allow to rotate from landscape to portrait mode. 3. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 90 To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the
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    4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with monitor tilt, swivel, and height adjustment functions. Check the product specifications on the website for details. 36 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment
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    the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation. Use four M4 x 10 mm screws to fix a VESA standard wall mount bracket to the monitor. Make sure that all screws are tightened and secured properly. Consult a professional technician or BenQ service for
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    instructions. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see: • How to install the monitor the monitor. Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet 1. Download the correct driver files from www.BenQ.com > Support >
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    computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that
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    an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for Windows 10, Windows 8 (8.1), and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your
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    the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties locate the driver files downloaded from the Internet as instructed in Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet on page 38. 8.
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    and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor downloaded from the Internet as instructed in Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the
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    and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor downloaded from the Internet as instructed in Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the
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    How to adjust your monitor The control panel No. Name 1. Control keys 2. Power key 1 2 Description Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. Turns the power on or off. 44 How to adjust your monitor
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    OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. 1 2 4 3 1. Press any of the control keys. 2. The hot key menu is displayed. The left three controls are custom keys and are designated for particular
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    after a few seconds of no key activity. • To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any key for 10 seconds. 46 How to adjust your monitor
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    is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the Auto Adjustment function. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you can use to check
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    Weakness is accessibility that helps people with color vision deficiency to distinguish colors. You are provided with Red Filter and Green Filter on this monitor. Choose one as needed. 1. Go to Eye Care > Color Weakness. 2. Choose either Red Filter or Green Filter. 3. Adjust the value of the filter
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    Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu, and press the main menu. See Basic menu operation on page 45
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    Eye Care menu (selected models only) Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without
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    brightness and contrast, and then balance the screen automatically. • ON • OFF Light Meter Sets to display the light condition around the • ON monitor on the screen. • OFF Sensor Sensitivity Adjusts sensitivity of light sensor to change the brightness range to be detected. This may be helpful
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    Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions,
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    Item Input H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase Function Range Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type. Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. • D-Sub • DP (for models with DP inputs) • DVI (for models with DVI inputs) • HDMI 0 to
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    Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions,
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    Item Function Range Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 (the • 1 standard value for Windows). • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 Color Normal Temperature Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish Applies a cool
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    Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain
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    people with color vision deficiency to distinguish colors easily. Range Dynamic Contrast Overscan You are provided with Red Filter and Green Filter on this monitor. Go to Eye Care > Color Weakness and choose one as needed. See Color Weakness on page 51 for more information. Movie For viewing
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    Format Function Determines the color space (RGB or YUV) based on the detected video signal. Range You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly. If the input source is HDMI, color format is not selectable. In other words, Color
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    selection. Item Volume Mute Audio Select Function Adjusts the audio volume. Mutes the audio input. Allow users to select the audio source or let the monitor detect it automatically. Range 0 ~ 100 • ON • OFF • PC Audio • Auto Detect Navigating the main menu 59
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    System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their
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    Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 15 Sec. • 20 Sec. • 25 Sec. • 30 Sec. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled. To unlock the OSD controls
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    Input Auto Sets to automatically detect the available input source. Switch • ON • OFF Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in Off power saving mode. • OFF • 10min. • 20min. • 30min. Resolution Notice Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the recommended
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    Item Function OSD Key Bri. (selected models only) Adjusts the LED indicator's brightness of the power key. Reset All Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. Range • 1 • 2 • 3 • YES • NO Navigating the main menu 63
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    a proximity sensor (called ECO sensor), which detects your presence in front of the monitor within the set range. If the sensor detects no presence, the monitor is turned off in 40 seconds to save power. • ON • OFF If the monitor is turned off by the ECO sensor, the power button flashes in white
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    Item Function ECO Sensor Sets to display the countdown to turn off the monitor. Meter Sensor Range Decides how far the sensor can detect. Range • ON • OFF • Near • Middle • Far Navigating the main menu 65
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    . Download Resolution file from the website (see Product support on page 3). Refer to "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". And then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still
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    Range on the screen, this means you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the setting to one of the supported mode. Download Resolution file from the website (see Product support on page 3). Refer to "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". And then select the correct
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    information. • Adjust the distance between you and the monitor. If none of the preceding actions works, it is problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. 68 Troubleshooting
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