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  • BenQ XL2720 | User Manual - Page 1
    XL XL Series User Manual
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    optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations 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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    Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages 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. 3
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    Viewing angle adjustment ...22 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 23 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 24 How to install the monitor on a new computer 25 How to upgrade the monitor menu ...51 Audio menu ...52 System menu ...53 Troubleshooting ...57 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...57 4
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    Need more help? ...59 4/5/17
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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 S Switch (Swift Switch) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) 6 Getting started
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    USB Cable Video Cable: D-Sub (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DVI-D Dual Link Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory) NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit (XL2420TX only) Protective cover Headphone hook (Pre-installed, can be removed) • Available accessories and the pictures
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    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1 1. Infrared (IR) sensor (XL2420TX only) 2. Control buttons 3. Power button 4. Infrared (IR) emitter indicator 2 3 4 Back view 5. AC Power Input jack 6. Cable management hole 9 7. Kensington lock slot 8 8. Headphone hook 9. Handle 5 6 7 8 Getting to
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    10 1112 10. S Switch socket 11. DisplayPort socket 12. D-Sub socket 19 13. DVI-D socket 14. HDMI socket x 2 18 15. USB port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 17 16. USB port (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 17. Headphone jack 16 1154 18. USB port x 2 (downstream; connecting to
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    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 the
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    as illustrated ( ). Then push the lid back. 3 Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 1 (For XL2720) Lift up one end of the stand slightly to ensure a successful installation ( ). Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated ( ). Make
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    the handle and the bottom of the stand base at the same time as illustrated. You can protect the monitor using the supplied protective cover. XL2720 1 2 1 2 You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor height on page 20 for more information. 12 How to assemble your
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    You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +20O 2. Connect the PC video cable Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two
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    To 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. If there is more than one video transmission method available to you, you might want to take the picture quality of each video cable into
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    5. Connect the S Switch to the monitor. Connect the S Switch to the S Switch socket found on the back of the monitor. And place the S Switch next to your monitor base. You can place the S Switch either on the left or on the right of the monitor base. 6. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug
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    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 24 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. When
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    How to detach the stand and the base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft
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    stand clockwise so that the arrow on the bottom of the stand points to RISER UNLOCK ( ). And then detach the base from the stand ( ). 1 2 (For XL2720) Raise the thumbscrew lid ( ) and release the thumbscrew as illustrated ( ). XL2720 1 2 Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further
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    And then detach the base from the stand. XL2720 You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated. Keep the headphone hook somewhere safe. How to assemble your monitor hardware 19
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    Adjusting the monitor height To adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the right sides of the monitor to lower the monitor or lift it up to the desired height. • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor, as ascending or
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    Rotating the monitor 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. Depending on the
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    angle with -5° to + 20° monitor tilt, 70° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 130 mm monitor height. -5O~ +20O -35O ~ +35O 130 mm (For XL2720) You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to + 20° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 140 mm monitor
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    support 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
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    . Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network
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    the suitable driver files for the purchased model, refer to the following table. Driver files XL2420t XL2420te XL2420Z XL2420TX XL2720T XL2720Z XL2720 Suitable models XL2420T XL2420TE XL2420Z / XL2420ZE XL2420TX XL2720T XL2720Z / XL2720ZE XL2720 / XL2720E Getting the most from your BenQ monitor
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    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 model
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    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 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
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    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 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
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    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 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
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    monitor Your monitor supports playing three- menu options are available for 3D playback. System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor (XL20 series) • Compatible 3D glasses • /3DUpdate) for the latest GPU driver files. Playing 3D content Follow the instruction manuals of your 3D accessories to install
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    , the pregnant women or people who have high blood pressure or other health concerns, consult a doctor before watching 3D content. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 31
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    How to adjust your monitor The control panel All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. 1 2 No. Name 1. Control keys 2. Power key Description Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. Turns the power on or off. The control
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    . You need to connect the S Switch to your monitor prior to use. Follow the instructions in Connect the S Switch to the monitor. on page 15. 1 2 3 4 the customized display settings for Gamer 3. S Switch is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor XL20 series exclusively. Do not connect it to other devices with
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    Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. 1 2 Blur Reduction Picture Mode Display Mode Menu Exit 4 3 Blur Reduction Picture Mode Display Mode Menu Exit 1. Press any of the control keys. Alternatively, press the wheel or the return button on the
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    of the OSD menus. • Access to more game modes through Game Mode Loader. To find out more about the software, go to System > Options > User Manual in the Display Pilot. Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. How to adjust your monitor 35
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    You can optimize the monitor to enhance your gaming experience. You might want to start with the following settings. The highest refresh rate supported by XL2420TX/XL2720T is 120 Hz. 1. Set the screen refresh rate to 144 Hertz (144 Hz). a. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution. Click
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    following: • make sure the DVI-D Dual Link cable is properly connected to your computer and the monitor • make sure your GPU supports 144 Hz • make sure your game supports 144 Hz. 2. Select a desired display mode. See Adjusting display mode on page 39. 3. Resize your display by Smart Scaling. See
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    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 for screen color, grayscale and line
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    and apply the settings directly. (For XL2420T / XL2720T series) 1. Visit the local website from www.BenQ.com. Go to Support > Downloads > the Soft- ware tab under the purchased model. 2. Download and install the game mode loader. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 4. Go to
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    Using Smart Scaling You can resize your display by Smart Scaling. 1. Go to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling. 2. Adjust the value. • If one of the custom keys is preset for Smart Scaling, you can press the custom key and adjust the value directly. • Your display may become unstable temporarily when
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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, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to bring up the hot key menu. Select Menu to enter the main menu. See Basic menu operation on page 34
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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 Phase Function Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. See also: Picture optimization on page 38. Range 0 to 63 Not applicable to a digital input signal. Navigating the main menu 43
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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 Black eQualizer Function Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness without changing those of the light shades. Range 0 ~ 20 Blur Reduction (Motion Blur Reduction. Selected models only.) Color Temperature Hue Saturation Reset Color AMA If the image is too bright or barely
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    Item Function Range Instant Mode Adjusts the image processing to diminish input lag. You can • ON have a real-time experience while playing games. • OFF Sharpness Gamma To optimize the picture quality, disable Instant Mode if the source is interlaced video. To check the resolution of the
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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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    Item Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Overscan Display Mode Function FPS1 FPS2 RTS For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games. For playing RTS (Real-time strategy) games. Gamer1 Applies customized display settings. Gamer2 Gamer3 For details on setting up a game mode, see Setting up your own
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    different resolutions of the input source) will be saved for quick access. (For XL2720) In almost all display modes except Full, Aspect, and 1:1, the last 9 or YUV) based on the detected video signal. You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not
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    Item Function Range HDMI 3D Format (XL2420TX only) Selects an appropriate format to play 3D content. Contact your 3D content provider for the correct playback format. • 2D • FramePacked • Side-by-Side • Top Bottom HDMI RGB PC Range Determines the range of color scales. Select an option that •
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    Save Settings 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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    Audio 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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    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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    Item OSD Settings Function Range Language Display Time Sets the OSD menu language. The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right, depending on the product supplied in your region. • English • Français • Deutsch • Italiano • Español • Polski • Česky • Magyar
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    Item Function Range Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. 1 Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2. 2 Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3. 3 • Picture mode • Display Mode • Smart Scaling • Brightness • Contrast • Smart Focus •
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    Item Function Range Information Displays the current monitor property settings. • Input • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • Model Name Reset All Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory • YES default values. • NO 56 Navigating the main menu
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    any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. The image is blurred. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology. Troubleshooting 57
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    pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. • If the LED is off, check the power supply mains socket, 48 for details. The image is displaced in one direction. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then 58 Troubleshooting
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    Need more help? If your 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. Troubleshooting 59
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