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    BL Series LCD Monitor User Manual
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    optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no Applicable for flicker-free models only.) Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor. • The
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    or other risks. If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of
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    the most from your BenQ monitor 22 How to install the monitor on a new computer 23 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 24 How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system 25 How to install on Windows 7 system 26 How to adjust your monitor 27 The control panel...27 Basic menu operation
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    you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: DVI-D Getting started 5
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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. 6 Getting started
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    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Light sensor / Eco sensor 2. Control buttons 3. Power button 1 Back view 23 4. Cable management hole 5. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on page 8) 6. Kensington lock slot 4 5 6 Getting to know your monitor 7
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    on the provided CD for details. 11 12 13 15 17 19 14 16 18 • *: Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz. • **: Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. to the PC) 19. USB 3.0 port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 8 Getting to know your monitor
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    , you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page 12 - 13. Headphone/ Speakers USB peripherals USB peripherals PC/Notebook Getting to know your monitor 9
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    • 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 following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. 1. Attach
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    it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor height on page 18 for more information. 1 2 1 2 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. How to
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    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 Connect the DP Cable Or Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video
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    SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the back side of the monitor. 4. Connect USB devices. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port at the back). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the
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    to place your headphone. It is useful when your headphone is not in use. Orient and align the headphone hook with the hole on the monitor stand, and attach the hook to the hole ( ). Turn the hook clockwise until you cannot go further ( ). The headphone hook is ready to use. The
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    the computer too, and select an input source by the OSD control keys. Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 22 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. DVI
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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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    And then detach the base from the stand. You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated. Keep the headphone hook somewhere safe. How to assemble your monitor hardware 17
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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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    display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Click to launch the Display Pilot Software (installed from www.benq.com), and check Auto Pivot to set the display to rotate with the monitor automatically. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Select Portrait
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    the highest position before you start to rotate the display. You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is enough room for cables. 5. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with the
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    to avoid of losing the screws. In case you intend to use your monitor on the stand in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 3. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation. How to
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    the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process
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    selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new 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
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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 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model
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    menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer
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    menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer
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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 by the LED indicators. Touch of an LED indicator represents pressing the corresponding control key. How to adjust your monitor 27
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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 functions
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    from www.benq.com or from the supplied CD (if came with the CD). The main functions include: • Control of the OSD menus. • Setup of rotating the display with the monitor automatically (see page 19). For more information, go to System > Options > User Manual in Display Pilot. Supported operating
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    panel size of your purchased model, you can adjust the display mode on the monitor. 1. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu. Smart Scaling on page 39. Choosing an appropriate picture mode Your monitor provides various picture modes that are suitable for different types of
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    (for models with PIP/PBP function) Your monitor scans for the available video sources in the available will become grayed out. Refer to the following table to find your main source and its supporting second sources. Main source Inputs DVI-D HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP Possible second sources DVI-D HDMI
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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 select the main menu. See Basic menu operation on page 28
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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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    window in the PIP mode. PIP Position Adjusts the position of the inset window in the PIP mode. Sets to rotate the display with the monitor. Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type. • Small • Medium • Large • Top Right • Top Left • Bottom Right • Bottom
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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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    electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs. M-book Minimizes the visual differences between the monitor and the connected MacBook series product. User Applies a combination of picture settings defined by users. Displays the preview of
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    is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible. 19s" Displays the input image as if on a 19" monitor of 5:4 aspect ratio. 22" (16:10) Displays the input image as if on a 22"W monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio. 23" Displays the input image as if on a 23
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    audio volume. Mutes the audio input. Audio Select (for models with more than 2 audio sources) Allow users to select the audio source or let the monitor detect it automatically. Range 0 ~ 100 • ON • OFF • PC Audio • Auto Detect 40 Navigating the main menu
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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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    OFF DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics. DP Auto Switch When this function is activated, DP port will be in the
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    Item Function Information Displays the current monitor property settings. DisplayPort Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission values. Range • Input • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • Model Name • 1.1 • 1.2 • YES • NO 44 Navigating the main menu
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    from overexposure to bright light. If the light is sufficient, the monitor brightness is increased. If the monitor is in a poor light, the monitor brightness is decreased. • ON • OFF If you prefer to adjust the monitor brightness manually, go to PICTURE > Brightness. Navigating the main menu 45
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    Item Function Range Eye Protect Sets to display the light condition around the monitor on • ON Meter the screen. • OFF Smart Reminder Decides to display the pop-up message that reminds you to • ON rest your eyes. • OFF Time
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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 48 Navigating the main menu
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    Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Does the blurring only occur at resolutions
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    this monitor does not support, please change the setting to one of the supported flickers. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. You are running the monitor
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    and/or audio driver. The light sensor of the monitor does not work well. The light sensor is located at the front bottom of the monitor. Please check: If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: [email protected]. Troubleshooting 51
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