BenQ RL2755HM User Guide Manual
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1. Enters sub menus Selects menu items o MENU E Activates the main menu Returns to the previous menu 5 Exit Exits OSD menu OSD On Screen Display The hot keys only operate while the main menu is not currently displaying Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of no key activity To unlock the OSD controls press and hold any key for 10 seconds 24 How to adjust your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Picture optimization The default picture mode is FPS which is designed for FPS games If you prefer other picture modes go to Picture Advanced and change setting in Picture Mode The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog D Sub input is to use the Auto Adjustment function Go to Display and Auto Adjustment to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI or HDMI cable to your monitor the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled because the monitor will automatically display the best image Please ensure that the connected graphic card on your computer is set to the 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 grayscale and2. im Beno r9 PROFESSIONAL CONSOLE E Ww GAMING MONITOR Gamina s iN the DeTAILs gt A m a m E a T a a a A A P umo 2 P ua Am ao I s L GA AM AM am P ss i B ns oS mum 2 a LA i FILIJ too a 5 O9 a 6 ahs Oe My rof era ra ny a nons Tapa moa a a ac 5 o9 M X X CONT i i ALA RL Series User Manual 3 a2 d d LI i CHI asian arma m TM iw i kr II ral HETETEEERERELELL WNRSNSSRRIRIIDIII ANRT ETI Why SASS a A AE Ss a tel EE X ic il x T a Oe Ap MR ARTS SS Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals ee Copyright Copyright 2014 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ
3. Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16 9 to be displayed without geometric distortion Q The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources Depending on your selection of Picture Mode different Display Mode option is pre set Change the setting if needed Full Scales the input image to fill the screen Ideal for 16 9 aspect images Aspect The input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible 1 1 Displays the input image in its native resolution without scaling 17 4 3 Displays the input image as if on a 17 monitor of 4 3 aspect ratio 19 4 3 Displays the input image as if on a 19 monitor of 4 3 aspect ratio 19 5 4 Displays the input image as if on a 19 monitor of 5 4 aspect ratio 34 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Range 19 W Displays the input image as if on a 19 W 16 10 monitor of 16 10 aspect ratio 21 5 16 9 Displays the input image as if on a 21 5 monitor of 16 9 aspect ratio 22 W Displays the input image as if on a 22 W 16 10 monitor of 16 10 aspect ratio 23 W 16 9 Displays the input image as if on a 23 W monitor of 16 9 aspect ratio 23 6 W Displays the input image as if on a 23 6 W 16 9 monitor of 16 9 aspect ratio 24 W 16 9 Displays the input
4. Monitor will determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer without existing monitor driver software or whether you are upgrading an existing installation which already has existing monitor driver software with a newer monitor In either case however the very next time you turn on your computer after connecting the monitor to your computer Windows will automatically recognize the new or different hardware and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard 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 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 18 e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 19 If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer you must be logged on as an Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software Furthermore if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements network policy settings may prev
5. com Manuals Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ The image has a faulty coloration Vv The default Picture Mode is FPS 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 go to Picture and Reset Color and then choose YES to reset the color settings to the factory defaults If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration this means one of the three primary colors is missing in the signal input Now check the signal cable connectors If any pin is bent or broken off please contact your dealer to get necessary support 2 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 If a VGA extension cable is used remove the extension cable for the test Is the image now in focus If not optimize the image by working through the instructions in the Adjusting the refresh rate section on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution It is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction losses in extension cables You can minimize these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built in booster 2 Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution Read
6. into this product 2 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the Bringing Enjoyment N Quality to Life corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low carbon society Besides meeting international regulatory requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives 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 purchase Check out BenQ s CSR Website at http csr BenQ com for more details on BenQ s environmental commitments and achievements CCOFACTS csr BenQ com Mercury free LED backlit display BFR PVC free casing plastics Eco friendly ink printing in packaging box Affichage r tro clair par DEL sans mercure Plastiques du boitier sans BFR PVC Impression l encre cologique dans l e
7. that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard Display Picture Advanced Audio Select Save Settings l Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or M to select Audio 3 Select n to go to a sub menu and then use a or M to select a menu item 4 Use or M to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select Hn 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Range Volume Adjusts the audio volume 0 100 Mute Mutes the audio input ON OFF Audio Select Allow users to select the audio source or let the PC Audio for models with monitor detect it automatically HDMI Audio more than 2 audio Auto Detect sources 38 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard Display Picture OSD Settings Picture Advanced Custom Key Save Settings Custom Key 2 Audio Custom Key 3 Auto Power Off DDC CI HDMI A
8. 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 settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Photo Display Brightness Normal Picture Advanced Sharpness Reddish Save Settings Color Vibrance Audio Black eQualizer System Low Blue Light v l Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or M to select Picture 3 Select n to go to a sub menu and then use a or M to select a menu item 4 Use or M to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select Hn 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Range Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and 0 to 100 lightness Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects to 10 in the image Color Provides different sets of color settings Once applied you 0 20 Vibrance can adjust some of the color settings in the corresponding menus 30 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Range Black Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness 0 20 eQualizer without changing those of the light shades Q If the image is too bright or barely contains any dark shad
9. the Specification document on the provided CD for details AC power input jack l 2 Audio Line In 3 Headphone jack 4 HDMI socket 5 HDMI socket 6 DVI D socket 7 D Sub socket 8 Getting to know your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to assemble your monitor hardware 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 Attach the monitor base Q 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 scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it locks in place Tighten the screw on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor then push them together until they click and lock into place How to assemble your monitor hard
10. the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next Click Finish Restart the computer eo To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model refer to the following table Driver files Suitable models RL2755 RL2755HM 18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to upgrade the monitor 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 1 Windows 8 and Windows 7 Operating System OS The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows however as at the time of writing BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file inf on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM for the particular model monitor you have connected and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD You need only steer it in the right direction Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you through the file selection and installation process See How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system on page 20 How to install on Windows 7 system on page 21 Getting the most from you
11. Control keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen right next to each key P Power key Turns the power on or off 22 How to adjust your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Basic menu operation All 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 Press any of the control keys 2 The hot key menu is displayed The top three controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions 3 Select Menu to access the main menu 4 n the main menu follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or selection See Navigating the main menu on page 27 for details on the menu options SENE eee No pen in main Function menu 1 Custom Key 1 a By default the key is the hot key for Input To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 25 For Up Increase adjustment How to adjust your monitor 23 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals OSD icon in main Function menu OSD in hot key menu No o Custom Key 2 M By default the key is the hot key for Picture Mode To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 25 For Down Decrease adjustment o Custom Key 3 n By default the key is the hot key for Black eQualizer To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 25
12. Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes The performance of flicker free may be affected by external factors such as poor cable quality unstable power supply signal interference or poor grounding and not limited to the above mentioned external factors Applicable for flicker free models only Power Safety Q Please follow these safety instructions for best performance and long life for your monitor The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marked label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company e An approved power cord greater or equal to HO3VV F or HO5VV E 2G or 3G 0 75mm must be used Care And Cleaning Cleaning Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint free non abrasive cloth Avoid using any liquid aerosol or glass cleaners Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation They must not be blocked or covered Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind
13. UD HEUTE EDS iie EDIDI UDIE 23 Pict re CPCI LAT NSW Meme C e nE 25 CUSTOMIZING the BOE KeySsonsrrcsenanissnnnnnennnnnen pikenes 25 Setting up your own game mode oos dtt Hep HRS En REPE IR DE nq E MN PR PEL U RI IE 25 Adj sting display MOGe Soo osi n Dre t ber coL op D ED DER Ii adus 26 Using Smart Scaling cusd e ROREM R i edu a Pai Ea es aui RR E UN RUBER REL UH UA RU 26 Navigating the main menu uussscdaei rutnbe Ux RO bU NE Ran Scd nt acai Dri QUR RE URN tic tag 27 Display MEMU ioee nen tardve river rade heri E orbis npe bei scindere ees 28 aisi e 9 30 Picture Advanced MENU 2uaucosieen een dtedis equae iae tu t pee dade iR DERE cU ED MU pE EE 33 Save Settings MENU sessenta ine a esie pre ERER te M f 37 PUT VRS m 38 System MENU NEUEN I mM 39 Lgs rer M 42 Frequently asked questions FAQ sienne abt ER DP rn eL Ree tetrum Ee D a EDU piE 42 Need more Belle op xcd on de duni OM HEU EO DER aneurin ees 44 4 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Getting started When unpacking please check 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 C
14. able D Sub Optional accessory sold separately Getting started Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Video Cable DVI D Optional accessory sold separately Video Cable HDMI Audio Cable Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product Q supplied for your region And the package contents may subject to change without prior notice For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Getting to know your monitor Front view l Control buttons 2 Power button Back view 3 Cable clip Input and output ports vary by model see Input and output ports on page 8 rd Kensington lock slot Stand release Wall mount holes Sets Oe un Headphone hook o Above diagram may vary depending on the model Picture may differ from the product supplied for your region Getting to know your monitor 7 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model Check
15. aded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 Menu to access the main menu See Basic menu operation on page 23 for details 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 settings and related items will not appear on the menu The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region see Language on page 40 under System and OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages Display menu on page 28 Picture menu on page 30 Picture Advanced menu on page 33 Save Settings menu on page 37 Audio menu on page 38 System menu on page 39 Navigating the main menu 27 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 their settings and related items will not appear on t
16. an be heard from the built in speakers for models with speakers only Check whether Line In is properly connected Increase the volume volume may be muted or too low Remove your headphone and or external speakers If they are connected to the monitor the built in speakers are automatically muted Troubleshooting 43 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Q No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers Remove your headphone if the headphone is connected to the monitor Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected If 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 Support BenQ com 44 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals
17. deo To check the resolution of the video source go to System and Information on the monitor AMA Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel e Premium e High OFF Navigating the main menu 3l Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Function Reset Color Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults YES NO 32 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode FPS Display Picture Save Settings Audio System E E H Color Format Fighting HDMI RGB PC Range RTS v E Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or M to select Picture Advanced 3 Select n to go to a sub menu and then use a or M to select a menu item 4 Use a or M to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select n 6 To exit the menu select E Item Function Range Picture Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown Mode on the screen Q The default setting is FPS Change the setting if needed Standard For basic PC applicat
18. en off please contact your dealer to get necessary support If the LED is off check the power supply mains socket the external power supply and the mains switch 2 Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen eo Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low power sleep mode when not actively in use Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention 2 The image is distorted flashes or 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 eQ You are running the monitor at its native resolution but the image is still distorted Images from different input sources may appear distorted or stretched on the monitor running at its native resolution To have the optimal 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 34 for details eQ 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 based on these instructions Q The OSD controls are inaccessible To unlock the OSD controls when it is preset to be locked press and hold any key for 10 seconds e No sound c
19. ent you from installing software on your computer To check the name of the purchased model refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for 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 it If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connected to it and has monitor driver software installed you should not be following these instructions You should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer wk WN o Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 9 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 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option and click Next Check the option for CD ROM drives uncheck all others and click Next Look to confirm that
20. es adjusting the value of Black eQualizer may not show much change to the image Low Blue Decreases the blue light emitted from the display to reduce 0 10 Light the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance The default value is 3 the Gamma 1 standard value for Windows Gamma 2 Gamma 3 Gamma 4 Gamma 5 Color Normal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed Temperature with natural coloring This is the factory default color Bluish Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre set to the PC industry standard white color Reddish Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre set to the news print standard white color User The blend of the Red Green and Blue primary R 0 100 Mode colors can be altered to change the color tint of G 0 100 the image Go to the succeeding R red G B 0 100 green and B blue menus to change the settings Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce their respective influence on the color tint of the image e g if you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on a yellowish tint If you reduce Green the image will become a magenta tint Hue Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors 0 100 Instant Adjusts the image processing to diminish input lag You can ON Mode have a real time experience while playing games e OFF O optimize the picture quality disable Instant Mode if the source is interlaced vi
21. ge Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key I Picture mode 1 Display Mode Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2 Smart Scaling 2 Brightness Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3 Contrast 3 Smart Focus Volume Mute Input Black eQualizer Low Blue Light Color Vibrance Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in OFF Off power saving mode 10min 20min e 30min DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software ON on the PC OFF eo 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 HDMI Auto When this function is activated HDMI port will be in the ON Switch input auto select loop Otherwise HDMI can only be OFF selected by input select or by hot key Resolution Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the ON Notice recommended resolution when a new input source is OFF detected by the monitor 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 e YES factory default values NO Navigating the main menu 4l Downloaded from ManualMonitor
22. he menu Mode Standard Auto Adjustment Picture H Position Picture Advanced V Postion Save Settings Pixel Clock System l Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or M to select Display 3 Select n to go to a sub menu and then use a or M to select a menu item 4 Use or M to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select n 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you Q Not applicable to a digital input signal H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image O to 100 V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image 0 to 100 Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to 0 to 100 synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 25 o Not applicable to a digital input signal 28 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Phase Item Function Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 25 Q Not applicable to a digital input signal Range 0 to 63 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 29 Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Menu options
23. image as if on a 24 W monitor of 16 9 aspect ratio Smart Adjusts the display size to best suit your needs 0 100 Scaling Not available when the Display Mode is set to Full or Aspect For other modes except 1 1 each mode with its last scaling setting can be saved as quick access If the Display Mode is 1 1 and the resolution of the input source is lower than 1920 x 1080 the last 3 scaling settings in different resolutions of the input source will be saved for quick access Color Determines the color space RGB or YUV based on the Format detected video signal Q 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 color format is not selectable In other words Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source RGB For D Sub VGA input source from PC For DVI input source YUV For D Sub Component converted from VGA input source from a video device HDMI RGB Determines the range of color scales Select an option that e RGB 0 PC Range matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI 255 device RGB 16 235 Navigating the main menu 35 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Range Smart This feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain Focus content e g a YouTube video or an online game Size Determines the
24. ion Movie For viewing videos Photo For viewing still images sRGB For better color matching representation with the peripheral devices such as printers digital cameras etc Eco For saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs Navigating the main menu 33 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function FPS For playing FPS First Person Shooting games Fighting For playing fighting games RTS 1 For playing RTS Real time strategy games RTS2 For playing DOTA2 games Gamer 1 Applies customized display settings Gamer 2 Q For details on setting up a game mode see Setting Gamer 3 up your own game mode on page 25 Range Senseye Demo 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 images under the specified mode ON OFF Dynamic Contrast The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input visual signal and then to create the optimal contrast 0 to 5 Overscan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image uu only when the input source is HDMI or D Sub VGA converted from Component ON OFF
25. itor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to install on Windows 7 system Open Display Properties Go to Start Control Panel 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 Devices and Printers and right click the name of your monitor from the menu Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab Click Generic PnP Monitor and then the Properties button Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software NOU st WN 8 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc 9 Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list and click Next This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer 10 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 21 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to adjust your monitor The control panel No Name Description l
26. line gradient display Run the test program auto exe from CD ROM You could also use any other image such as the desktop of your operating system However we recommend that you use auto exe As you run auto exe a test pattern displays 2 Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu Select Menu to enter the main menu 3 Go to Display and Auto Adjustment 4 If you notice a vertical noise like a curtain effect shimmering of vertical lines select Pixel Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears 5 f you notice a horizontal noise select Phase and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears Customizing the hot keys The top 3 control keys also called custom keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to pre defined functions You can change the default setting and designate different functions for these keys Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu 2 Go to System 3 Select the custom key you want to change 4 In the sub menu select a function that can be accessed by this key A pop up message will appear showing that the setup is complete Setting up your own game mode There are several preset picture modes on your monitor that are suitable for games To better suit your needs you can change and save the related display settings and switch to your own game mode easily Adjust the related available display set
27. mballage Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Table of Contents Cy VSG EAE A EE te ee ee 2 Getting SEARLE Rr C 5 Getting to know your Monitor caida ropa P Und va RO NU IF QTU E 7 PRONE VIEW M 7 BACK VIEW e 7 Input and OUtPUE PONTS FM 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware s s ssesesessessssssesssessesreesseeseesreeresssessessresseeseesreesee 9 Rest your console controller on the monitor base eerie esee ee estatuto suae 13 How to detach th stand base 25 epe der dete p UMANE UON MEI Dm pu dins cte EE 14 Using the monitor wall mounting RI opo ptr FENI m Her EL v roh EROR OF rM DUE l6 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ee eesesteeseeesecesececececeeeaeeeseeesceesceeseeeecaees 17 How to install the monitor on a new computer ceccscecseceesssesseccessessesessceenssesssensseussssessesenanass 18 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer sese 19 How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system sessssessssssssessssessssesessreessseesssrenssssesssseessreenssseeesseeesreeesssee 20 How to install on Windows 7 system sicssisitcicisinctoaatnin encima 21 How to adjust your Monitor icis eere met keep dar dn ADHERE Qu latu le c YR 22 Thecontrol aii ee T aint 22 Basic menu Op ration smiesne escrase DERE RI
28. our monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 3 Remove the monitor base Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated How to assemble your monitor hardware 15 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit please read the precautions carefully 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 power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor Remove the monitor stand Lay the screen face down on a clean and well padded surface Detach the monitor base as instructed in How to detach the stand base on page 14 2 Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation l6 How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Getting 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
29. r BenQ monitor I9 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system Open Display Properties Move the cursor to the lower right of the screen or press the Windows C buttons on the keyboard to bring up the Charm bar Go to Settings 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 Devices and Printers and right click the name of your monitor from the menu Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab Click Generic PnP Monitor and then the Properties button Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software SUqgs Ur de P 8 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc 9 Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list and click Next This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer 10 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete 20 Getting the most from your BenQ mon
30. sion method available to you you might want to take the picture quality of each video cable into consideration before making the connection Better quality HDMI DVI D Good quality D Sub 0 video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product supplied for your region 3 Connect the audio cable for models with speakers Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the monitor Line In and your computer audio outlet You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the back side of the monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware I Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 4 Using the headphone hook Pull out the headphone hook found on the back of the monitor Gently leave your headset on the headphone hook if needed 0 maximum load capacity of the headphone hook is 400g Excessive force on the hook is prohibited 5 Connect the power cable to the monitor Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled w on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 6 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on Q Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Getting the mo
31. size of the highlight area Small Large OFF H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the highlight 0 100 area V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the highlight 0 100 area Scaling Scales the highlight area 0 100 36 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode FPS Picture Advanced Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or ES to select Save Settings 3 Select n to go to a sub menu and then use a or M to select a menu item 4 Use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select KI 6 To exit the menu select B B Function Gamer 1 Saves a new set of customized display settings Gamer 2 See Setting up your own game mode on page 25 for Gamer 3 information on applying the game mode Navigating the main menu 37 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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
32. st from your BenQ monitor on page 17 to install the monitor software To extend the service life of the product we recommend that you use your computer s power management function 12 How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Rest your console controller on the monitor base The base is designed for holding the controller You can put the controller on the base when it is not in use How to assemble your monitor hardware 13 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to detach the stand base 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 item like a towel on the desk for padding before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface o 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 scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls 2 Remove the monitor stand Use a cross pointed screwdriver to release the screws that fixing the monitor stand to the monitor Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor 14 How to assemble y
33. the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD Select the native resolution O What is the difference between Picture Mode of FPS RTS 1 and RTS 2 Your gaming monitor offers picture modes that best suit specific types of games FPS is designed for FPS First Person Shooting games RTS 1 is for RTS Real time strategy games RTS 2 is also for RTS games especially for DOTA2 games D Pixel errors can be seen One of several pixels is permanently black one or more pixels are permanently white one or more pixels are permanently red green blue or another color v Clean the LCD screen Cycle power on off These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology 42 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Q The LED indicator is green or orange e If the LED lights up in solid green the monitor is powered on If the LED is illuminated in green 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 illuminated in orange the power management mode is active Press any button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse If that does not help check the signal cable connectors If any pin is bent or brok
34. tings in different OSD menus 2 After all settings are done go to Save Settings and save as one of the game modes How to adjust your monitor 25 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 3 If you want to switch to your game mode at any time go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode and select the game mode you saved in Step 2 Your preferred display settings will be applied all at once Adjusting display mode To display images of aspect ratio other than 16 9 and size other than 27 you can adjust the display mode on the monitor Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu 2 Go to Picture Advanced and Display Mode 3 Select an appropriate display mode The setting will take effect immediately Switch to the desired display mode first and follow the instructions in Using Smart Scaling on page 26 to adjust the display size to precisely suit your needs Using Smart Scaling You can resize your display by Smart Scaling Go to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling 2 Adjust the value Qo 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 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 35 26 How to adjust your monitor Downlo
35. uto Switch Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or ES to select System 3 Select n to go to a sub menu and then use a or M to select a menu item 4 Use a or M to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select EH 6 To exit the menu select E Item Function Range Input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your D Sub video cable connection type e DVI HDMI1 HDMI2 Navigating the main menu 39 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function OSD Language Sets the OSD menu language Settings Q The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right depending on the product supplied in your region Display Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu Time Range English Frangais Deutsch Italiano e Espa ol Polski esky Magyar Serbo croatia Rom n Nederlands e Pyccku Svenska Portugu s AAG Ais PM EARP SZ 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 hold any key for 10 seconds 40 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Ran
36. ware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Tighten the screw that fixes the stand to the monitor Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged Carefully lift the monitor turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources 2 Connect the PC video cable Either To Connect the D Sub Cable 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 the computer video socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use 10 How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals To Connect the DVI D Cable Or Connect the plug of 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 ferrite filter to the computer video socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use To Connect the HDMI Cable Or Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device If there is more than one video transmis
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