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    XL Series User Manual
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    manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor. • The Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-
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    qualified service personnel for servicing. BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at purchase. Check out BenQ's CSR Website at http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQ
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    27 How to watch 3D content on your monitor 28 How to adjust your monitor 30 The control panel...30 The S Switch ...31 Basic menu operation...32 Initial setup for playing games ...34 Picture optimization ...36 Customizing the hot keys...36 Setting up your own game mode ...36 Downloading more game
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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.) Getting started
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    DP (Optional accessory, sold separately) NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit (XL2420TX only) Protective cover Headphone with your product, you can purchase them separately. • Consider keeping the box and to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport.
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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 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 8 Getting to know your monitor
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    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 monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the
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    the arrow at the end of the stand with the one on the monitor base ( ). Raise the thumbscrew lid ( ) 2 and tighten the 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
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    Raise the thumbscrew lid ( thumbscrew as illustrated ( back. ) and tighten the ). Then push the lid Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor ( ), push them together until they click and lock into place ( ). Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged.
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    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 Dual Link Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D Dual Link cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the
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    making the connection. - Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D / DP - Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in your package and the socket 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
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    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 one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 7. Organize the
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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 23 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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    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. XL2720 How to assemble your
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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. 18 How to assemble your monitor hardware
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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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    90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 90 To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display. You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the
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    the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired 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
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    The maximum dimensions of the VESA mounting bracket compatible with your monitor are 125mm x 125mm. Precautions • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor 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 computer. To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model, refer to the following table. Driver files XL2420t XL2420te XL2420Z XL2420TX XL2720T XL2720Z Suitable models XL2420T XL2420TE XL2420Z / XL2420ZE XL2420TX XL2720T XL2720Z / XL2720ZE 24 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor
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    on 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 and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well
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    , Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click 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 button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor
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    , Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click 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 button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor
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    available for 3D playback. System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor (XL20 series) • Compatible 3D glasses • purchase and the settings of the compatible GPU. • Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com/3DUpdate) for the latest GPU driver files. Playing 3D content Follow the instruction manuals of your 3D
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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 29
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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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    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 14. 1 2 3 4 hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for Gamer 3. S Switch is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor XL20 series exclusively. Do not connect it
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    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 default, the key is the hot key for Blur Reduction (Motion Blur Reduction). To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 36. •
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    Pilot software on the CD is an alternative to control the display. The main functions include: • Control of the OSD menus. • Access to more game modes through Game Mode Loader. For more information, visit http://www.BenQ.com and download the Display Pilot Help file. How to adjust your monitor
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    Initial setup for playing games 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
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    The refresh rate in both Current Resolution and Optimum Resolution should be 144 Hz. If 144 Hz is not available in your menus, check the 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
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    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 gradient display. 1. Run the test program auto.exe from CD
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    instructions to complete the setup. 4. Go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode on your monitor, and select the game mode you just downloaded to apply the settings directly. Alternatively, you can access and apply new game modes via Display Pilot (selected models only). 1. Install Display Pilot
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    . • Your display may become unstable temporarily when being resized. This is a normal phenomenon and should not be considered as manufacturing defect. • For more information on Smart Scaling, go to Smart Scaling on page 47. Using Instant Mode While playing games, you can diminish the input lag by
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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
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    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. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Auto Adjustment
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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 36. Range 0 to 63 Not applicable to a digital input signal. Navigating the main menu 41
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    will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Brightness Contrast Low Blue Light Black eQualizer MBR Color Temperature Hue Saturation Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Mode: Photo R GB 100 100 100 1. Select Menu from
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    . Blur Reduction (Motion Blur Reduction. Selected models only.) Reduces motion blur in games or during video playback. Not applicable for 3D playback. • ON • OFF Note the impacts of the Blur Reduction function once activated. - Brightness is decreased. - Flicker-free is disabled. Color Normal
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    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 video source, go to System and Information on the monitor. Adjusts
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    Display 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 that best suits the type of images shown on the screen. Range The default setting is FPS1. Change the setting if needed.
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    FPS2 For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games. RTS 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 game mode on page 36. Displays the preview of screen images under the
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    video signal. 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 or DP, color format is not selectable. In other words, Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source. RGB • For D-Sub
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    Bottom Determines 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
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    selection. 5. To return to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . Item Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Function Saves a new set of customized display settings. See Setting up your own game mode on page 36 for information on applying the game mode. Range - Navigating the main menu 49
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    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. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Volume Mute
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    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 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
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    • Serbo-croatia • Română • Nederlands • Svenska • Português Display Time 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
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    be accessed by custom key 3. 3 • Picture mode • Display Mode • Smart Scaling • Brightness • Contrast • Smart Focus • Volume • Mute • Black eQualizer • Input • Low Blue Light • Blur Reduction Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in Off power saving mode. • OFF • 10min
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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 54 Navigating the main menu
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    signal input. Now check the signal cable connectors. If 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 the correct resolution, refresh rate and
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    Mode function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources. See Display Mode on page 46 for details. The image is displaced in one direction. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments
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    the external speakers are USB-powered, check whether the USB connection is OK. • Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers. Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: [email protected]
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