BenQ PV270 User Manual

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    PV Series LCD Monitor User Manual
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    BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor. void if any of the instructions in this user manual are not followed. Improper use will invalidate the guarantee. These
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    responsibility of the user if problems (such as data wait for 30 minutes after the monitor is powered on. • It is recommended to set the monitor to a lower brightness for long or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design
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    BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. For models with adapter: • Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor. Use of another adapter to a proper power source. • Do not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or
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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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    monitor height ...22 Rotating the monitor ...23 Viewing angle adjustment ...24 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 25 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 26 How to install the monitor on a new computer 27 How to upgrade the monitor 52 Troubleshooting ...56 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...56 Need more
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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 DVD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: DVI-DL Getting started 7
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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. 8 Getting started
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    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1 1. Color temperature sensor (see Adjusting color temperature 7. Cable management hole 8. HDMI socket 9. DisplayPort socket 10. Mini DisplayPort socket 11. Service port (Service only. Do not remove the seal or the warranty is void.) 12. USB port (
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    14. SD card slot 15. USB port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 16. Quick release button 17. DVI-DL socket 14 15 16 17 • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. 10 Getting to know your monitor
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    Colorimeter PC/Notebook *: Requires card reader driver for Windows 8 (8.1) and Windows 10 operating systems. Install the driver from the supplied DVD. Getting to know your monitor 11
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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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    on its stand on a flat even surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. of the DVI-DL 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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    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 socket mini DP Cable Or Connect the plug of the mini DP cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video
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    memory card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files. Supported memory card formats are as follows: - SD/SDHC/SDXC - MMC - Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro - MS Duo /MS-Pro Duo 5. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on
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    AC power input jack to ON. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 26 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you
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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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    Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further. And then detach the base from the stand. 18 How to assemble your monitor hardware
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    you can install the shading hood. Please be careful to prevent damage to the shading hood and the monitor. Different pieces of shading hood are well-designed and can fit into your monitor properly. Do not use excessive force when installing the shading hood to avoid possible damage. 1. Prepare for
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    4. Install the right part of shading hood. b d 5. Attach to the right side of the monitor. 2 6. Place the piece e on the top of the monitor. 1 e 20 Installing shading hood
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    7. Install the piece f . 2 1 f 8. If you intend to calibrate the display's color by a colorimeter, slide the piece f to the left end so the colorimeter can be installed. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you purchased and the provided software to complete the installation and
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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 is rotated, you also need to rotate the OSD menu. Go to System and Auto Pivot. Select On. The OSD menu rotates with the monitor. 3. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it. Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position. Then tilt the
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    5. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with the monitor tilt, swivel, and height adjustment functions. Refer to the product specifications for details. 24 How to assemble your monitor hardware
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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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    , insert the BenQ LCD Monitor DVD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see: • How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 27. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing
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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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    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 Mac OS, Windows 10, Windows 8 (8.1), and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for
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    , and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor DVD-ROM into a DVD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software. 8. Click Browse
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    , Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor DVD-ROM into a DVD drive on the computer. 7. In the
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    Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor DVD-ROM into a DVD drive on the computer. 7. In the
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    How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 No. Name 1. Control keys 2. Power key Description Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, by the LED indicators. Touch of an LED indicator represents pressing the corresponding control key. 32 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 123456 4 3 1. Press any of the control keys. 2. The hot key menu is displayed. The left four controls are custom keys and are designated for particular
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    display color, you can do one of the following: • Apply the standard color settings from Color Adjustment > Color Mode. • Change the display and color settings manually from the OSD menu. Settings you might want to change are: - Color Temp. (see page 41) 34 How to adjust your
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    and managed by the Color Display Clone software in Calibration 1 or Calibration 2 mode. 1. Go to Color Adjustment > Color Mode and set the monitor to Calibration 1 or Calibration 2. 2. Download the software and its user guide from www.BenQ.com. 3. Install the software and launch it to activate
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    the hot key. Video source selection in PIP/PBP mode Your monitor scans for the available video sources in the following order: DVI, out. Refer to the following table to find your main source and its supporting second sources. Main source Inputs DVI HDMI DP Mini DP Possible second sources
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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 33
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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. Mode: Adobe RGB Display Color Adjustment
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    Item 1:1 Function Displays the input image in its native resolution without scaling. Range Navigating the main menu 39
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    Color Adjustment 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. Mode: Adobe RGB Display Color
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    1 provided calibration software named Palette Calibration 2 Master and your colorimeter (purchased separately). Visit the website for software download and more information (Palette Master How-to-Use Guide). The access: www.BenQ.com > Purchased model > the Download or Support tab Brightness
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    Item Function Range User Define The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image. Go to the
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    V V V V V V V V V V V 5000K / 6500K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6 2.2 / 2.4 1.8 / 2.2 1.8 / 2.2 Adobe Adobe N/A N/A N/A RGB / RGB / sRGB sRGB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Calibration Custom N/A V N/A V V V N/A V N/A V N/A V V V Navigating the main menu 43
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    Saturation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A V V Black Level V V V V V V V N/A V V: all options are available for adjustment. N/A: all options are not available for adjustment. 44 Navigating the main menu
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    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 Color Adjustment > Brightness. Color performance may be
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    Item Function Range Eye Protect Meter (available when Color Mode is set to Standard or Custom) Sets to display the light condition around the monitor on the screen. • ON • OFF Smart Reminder Time Interval (min.) Decides to display the pop-up message that reminds you to • ON rest your eyes.
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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 Sensor Range Function Decides how far the sensor can detect. Range • Near • Middle • Far 48 Navigating the main menu
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    PIP/PBP 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. Mode: AdobeRGB Display Mode PIP Color
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    Item Function Range PIP/PBP Source PIP Size Sets the second video source for the PIP/PBP mode. Determines the size of the inset window in the PIP mode. • DVI • HDMI • DP • Mini DP • Small • Medium • Large H. Position V. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the inset window in the PIP
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    Item Sharpness Function Adjusts the sharpness of the inset window (sub window) in the PIP/PBP mode. Range 0~10 To adjust the contrast and the sharpness of the main source, go to the Color Adjustment menu. See page 41 for more information. Navigating the main menu 51
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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. Mode: Adobe RGB Display Color Adjustment
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    • 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 • ON • OFF Sets to remind you when monitor calibration is • ON recommended. When the monitor is in use, the used time • OFF is
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    . • ON • OFF Resolution Notice Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the recommended resolution when a new input source is detected by the monitor. • ON • OFF Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. 1 Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key
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    Item Reset All Function Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. Range • YES • NO Navigating the main menu 55
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    white and there is a message Out of 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. Please read the "Preset display modes" section from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". • If the LED is
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    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 distorted. Images from different ) reflect light and the sensor cannot detect the main light sources. Troubleshooting 57
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    information. • Adjust the distance between you and the monitor. If none of the proceeding 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. 58 Troubleshooting
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