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    XL2420T / XL2420TX XL2720T 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 • Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free,
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    further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products. BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at
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    on Windows Vista systems 29 How to watch 3D content on your monitor 30 How to adjust your monitor 32 The control panel...32 The S Switch ...33 Basic menu operation...34 Initial setup for playing games ...36 Picture optimization ...38 Customizing the hot keys...38 Setting up your own game mode
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    Need more help? ...58
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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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    NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit (XL2420TX only) Protective cover Headphone hook (Pre-installed, can be removed) • Available accessories and the pictures shown 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
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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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    ) 17 16. USB port (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 17. Headphone jack 16 18. USB port x 2 (downstream; 15 14 connecting to USB devices) 13 19. VESA mount release button Getting to know your monitor 9
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    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 monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an
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    to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 1 XL2420T / XL2420TX 2 3 (For XL2720T) Lift up one end of the stand slightly to ensure a successful installation ( ). Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated ( ). Make sure to align the arrow on the end of the
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    handle and the bottom of the stand base at the same time as illustrated. You can protect the monitor using the supplied protective cover. XL2720T 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~ + Connect the plug of the D-Sub 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 ferrite filter) to
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    transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor. Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor. These downstream USB ports transmit data between connected USB devices and the upstream port. See picture on the right. TV OUT SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT 14 How
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    socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 7. Organize the cables. 8. Connect-to and turn-on the power. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on. Picture may differ from product supplied for your
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    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 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
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    will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Remove the monitor stand. While pressing and holding the VESA mount release button ( ), detach the stand from the
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    UNLOCK ( ). And then detach the base from the stand ( ). 1 XL2420T / XL2420TX 2 (For XL2720T) Raise the thumbscrew lid ( ) and release the thumbscrew as illustrated ( ). XL2720T 1 2 Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further. XL2720T 18 How to assemble your monitor hardware
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    And then detach the base from the stand. XL2720T 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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    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 should be noted that the wide screen will keep the monitor from being lowered to its minimum height. 20 How to
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    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 operating system on your
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    left and right total) monitor swivel, and 130 mm monitor height. XL2420T / XL2420TX -5O~ +20O -35O ~ +35O 130 mm (For XL2720T) 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 height. XL2720T -5O~ +20O
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    flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Remove the monitor stand. Detach the monitor stand as instructed in step 1~2 in How to detach the stand and the
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    To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen 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 you need to
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    the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 24. When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD
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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 Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model
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    . 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 for
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    . 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 for
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    Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM
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    are available for 3D playback. System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T / XL2420TX / XL2720T • Compatible 3D glasses • PC with Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Operating System • Compatible graphics processing units (GPU) with the latest driver files installed • Compatible
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    the symptoms last. • Watching 3D content for a long period of time may increase health risks. For small children, the elderly, 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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    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 keys are embedded in a touchpad and are indicated by LED indicators. Touch of an LED indicator represents pressing the corresponding control key. 32 How to
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    the S Switch to your monitor prior to use. Follow the instructions in Connect the S Switch to the monitor. on page 15. 1 Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for Gamer 3. S Switch is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T, XL2420TX, and XL2720T
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    Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. 1 2 Picture Mode Display Mode Smart Scaling Menu Exit 4 3 Picture Mode Display Mode Smart Scaling Menu Exit 1. Press any of the control keys. Alternatively, press the wheel or the return button on the S
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    key is the hot key for Display Mode. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page key for Smart Scaling. / To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 38. • Exit Exits OSD menu. • OSD = On Screen Display. The hot keys only operate while the
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    setup for playing games You can optimize the monitor to enhance your gaming experience. You might want to start with the following settings. 1. Set the screen refresh rate to 120 Hertz (120 Hz). a. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution. Click Advanced settings. Under the Monitor
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    game modes using Game Mode Loader on page 39. 5. Adjust the brightness of your display. See Brightness (during 2D playback) / NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™ (during 3D playback) on page 44. 6. Adjust the brightness of the black shades by Black eQualizer. See Black eQualizer on page 45. 7. Adjust the monitor
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    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 for screen color
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    the game modes available on the BenQ website and apply the settings directly. 1. Link to gaming.benq.com. 2. Download and install the game mode loader. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 4. Go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode on your monitor, and select the game mode you
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    should not be considered as manufacturing defect. • For more information on Smart Scaling, go to Smart Scaling on page 48. Using Instant Mode While playing games, you can diminish the input lag by activating Instant Mode. 1. Go to Picture and Instant Mode. 2. Select On. 40 How to adjust your monitor
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    use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press any of the Settings for more details. For more information on each menu, please refer to the following pages: • Display menu on page 42 • Picture menu on page 44 • Picture Advanced menu on page 46 • Save Settings
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    Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Auto Adjustment H.Position V.Postion Pixel Clock Phase Mode: screen settings automatically for you. Range H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Not applicable to a digital input signal. Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen
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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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    be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Brightness Contrast Sharpness Black eQualizer Gamma Color Temperature Hue Saturation Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Mode: Photo R GB 100 100 100 1. Select Menu from the hot
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    custom color settings to the factory defaults. • YES • NO AMA Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. • ON • OFF Instant Mode Adjusts the image processing to diminish input lag. You can • ON have a real-time experience while playing games. • OFF To optimize the picture quality
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    Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Over-scan Display Mode Smart Scaling Color Format HDMI 3D Picture Mode Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen. Range The default setting is FPS1. Change the setting
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    details on setting up a game mode, see Setting up your own game mode on page 38. Displays the preview of screen images under the selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the
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    24"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. Adjusts the display size to best suit your needs. Range 0 ~ 100 (For XL2420T / XL2420TX) If the Display Mode is 17", 19", 19"W, or 21.5", the last 4 scaling settings (in different resolutions of the input source) will be saved for quick access. (For XL2720T) In
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    the range of color scales. Select an option that • RGB (0 ~ 255) matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device. • RGB (16 ~ 235) Smart Focus This feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain content, e.g. a YouTube video or a game in windowed mode. Size Determines the
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    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. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Mode: RTS
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    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. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Volume Mute Buzzer Mode: Standard
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    be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Input OSD Settings Custom Key 1 Custom Key 2 Custom Key 3 Auto Power Off DDC/CI Emitter Mode D-Sub DVI-DL HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP Mode: Standard 1. Select Menu from the hot key menu
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    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, press and
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    to be accessed by custom key 3. • Picture mode • Display Mode • Smart Scaling • Brightness • Contrast • Smart Focus • Volume • Mute • Input • Black eQualizer Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in Off power saving mode. • OFF • 10min. • 20min. • 30min. DDC/CI
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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 Navigating the main menu 55
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    Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image has a faulty coloration. • The default Picture Mode is FPS1, which is designed for FPS games. If you prefer other picture modes, go to Picture Advanced and change setting in Picture Mode. • If the image has a yellow, blue or pink appearance,
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    display performance of each type of input sources, you can use the Display Mode function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources. See Display Mode on page 47 for details. The image is displaced in one direction. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on
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    speakers. • Remove your headphone (if the headphone is connected to the monitor). • Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected. • If the help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: [email protected]. 58 Troubleshooting
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