LCD Monitor User Manual M2700HD
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1. Input hot key not available for analog only models Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor INPUT D sub The setting will take effect immediately See also Input on page 34 How to adjust your monitor 23 Main menu mode You can use the OSD On Screen Display menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu There are five main OSD menus 1 Display 2 Picture 3 Picture Advanced Auto Adjustment 4 Audio H Position 5 System V Position Pixel Clock Use the A up or V down keys to highlight a menu item and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings N l Q The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region see Language on page 35 under OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages Display menu on page 25 e Picture menu on page 27 Picture Advanced menu on page 29 Audio menu on page 32 e System menu on page 34 24 How to adjust your monitor Display menu 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the A or V keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key Auto Adjustment to enter the menu H Position rein S 3 Press the A or W keys to move the Pixel Clock highlight to a menu item and then press Phase _ J the ENTER key to se2. AMA How to adjust your monitor Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel Press the A or V keys to change the settings ON e OFF Picture Advanced menu 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the A or V keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the PictureMode aS SE ENTER key to enter the menu Senseye Demo Bymamiceonn ss _ 5 ECER 3 Press the A or W keys to move the Display Modes ae er er highlight to a menu item and then press BEMIRSBIE Rae REGO the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the A or W keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Picture Mode Selects a picture mode that press the A or W keys Standard best suits the type of to change the settings e Movie images shown on the Cane screen e Standard for basic PC Photo application e sRGB e Movie for viewing e Eco videos e Game for playing video games e Photo for viewing still images e sRGB for better color matching representation with the peripheral devices such as printers DSCs etc e Eco for saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs How to adjust your monitor 29 Senseye Demo Displays the preview of Press the or W keys ON screen images under the i e OFF to change the settings O selecte
3. Video Cable DVI D Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs sold separately Video Cable HDMI Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs sold separately Video Cable Component Optional accessory for models with Component inputs sold separately Video Cable Composite Optional accessory for models with Composite inputs sold separately Video Cable S Video Optional accessory for models with S Video inputs sold separately Audio Cable S PDIF optical fiber cable with Toslink connector Optional accessory for models with S PDIF inputs sold separately N 4 Q 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 Getting started 5 2 Getting to know your monitor Front view Control buttons Power button Remote control sensor Speakers Headphone jack USB port x 2 downstream connecting to USB devices DAWN Back view 7 AC Power Input jack POWER IN l LINE OUT 8 Line In and Line Out nen 9 S PDIF socket OPTICAL 10 Cable clip AUDIO 11 Audio input jacks K 12 Composite and S Video input CVBS sockets Sipe 13 HDMI socket x 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 14 DVI D socket J 15 D Sub socket 5 16 Component input sockets YPbPr 17 USB port x 1 upstream connect
4. The plugs used for audio transmission are in white and red Make sure that the colors of the Audio plugs and the terminals match when making the connection Connect the other end of the Audio cable to the Audio ports of the video output device To Connect the Composite Cable Connect the yellow plug ofthe Composite cable to the Composite video input on the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the Composite port ofthe video output device Connect the corresponding audio output of your output device to the AUDIO input terminals L1 R1 on the monitor using the white and red plugs of the Composite cable Make sure that the colors ofthe Audio plugs and the terminals match when making the connection Connect the other end ofthe Audio cable to the Audio ports of the video output device To Connect the S Video Cable Connect the plug of the S Video cable to the S Video video input on the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the S Video port of the video output device Connect the corresponding audio output of your output device to the AUDIO input terminals L1 R1 on the monitor using a suitable audio cable or use the Composite cable The plugs used for audio transmission are in white and red Make sure that the colors of the Audio plugs and the terminals match when making the connection Connect the other end ofthe Audio cable to the Audio ports of the video
5. Driver button The Hardware Update Wizard will display Follow the wizard instructions noting the steps below Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer you attached the monitor to Check the option Install from a list or specific location and click Next Check the option Search for the best driver in these locations and also check Search removable media then click Next Please wait while the wizard searches for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6 When completes the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on the CD appropriate to your monitor model Select single click the correct name of your monitor from provided driver list on the CD and click the Next button This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer Click Finish This will close the wizard and return you to the Monitor Properties window Click Close OK and OK This will close the Display Properties windows You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 6 Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog D Sub input is to use the AUTO key function Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen CF7 When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI or HDMI cable to your monitor the AUTO key and the Auto Ad
6. When the signal source is from a HDMI Component Composite or S Video source e Overscan e Full e Aspect e 1 1 HDMI RGB PC Range available only when HDMI input is in use Determines the range of color scales Select an option that matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device Press the ENTER key to select this option Press the A or V keys to change the settings e RGB 0 255 e RGB 16 235 How to adjust your monitor 31 Audio menu 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu EIS 2 Press the A or V keys to select AUDIO and then press the ENTER key to enter the Audio Mode menu Volume ee 3 Press the A or V keys to move the A highlight to a menu item and then press Audio Select Auto Detect _ the ENTER key to select that item EmbracingSound N 4 Press the or V keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Audio Mode o as to select the Press the or V keys Standard u to change the settings e Rock e POP Game e Movie Volume Adjusts the audio volume Press the keyto 0 100 increase the volume and press the W key to decrease the volume Mute Mutes the audio input Press the A or V keys ON to change the settings e OFF Audio Advanced Adjusts the higher Press the or W keys e Treble availablewhen frequency or lower fo ine the schnee s Bass the Audio M
7. dealer to get necessary support Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all Check the power supply mains socket the external power supply and the mains switch 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 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 30 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 based on these instructions The OSD controls are inaccessible CF e To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is preset to be locked press and hold the MENU key for 15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes e Alternatively you may use the A or W keys to select NO in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu under SYSTEM and all OSD controls will be accessible No sound can be heard f
8. leave the OSD Settings menu DDC CI Allows the monitor Press the ENTER key to ON settings to be set through select this option Press the OFF the software on the PC Aor keys to change the settings CEG When this function is Press the ENTER key to ON activated the monitor can select this option Press the OFF be switched on or off by l AoYV keys to change the connected multimedia l _ the settings device s remote control through HDMI connection Note that the connected device is required to support CEC Consumer Electronics Control feature as well Source Auto When this function is Press the ENTER key to ON Search activated D sub DVI and select this option Press the OFF available HDMI ports will be in the AoV keys to change when the input auto select loop i the settings source is Otherwise these sources D sub DVI can only be selected by and HDMI input select or by hot key If the source is How to adjust your mon itor Information Displays the current e Input monitor property settings gt Curre t Resolution Optimum Resolution best with the monitor e Model Name Reset All Resets all mode color and Press the A or VW keys to e YES geometry settings to the change the settings NO factory default values N Q DDC CI short for Display Data Channel Command Interface which was developed by Video Electronics remote diagnostics Sta
9. output device The video cable included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the LCD model How to assemble your monitor hardware 11 3 Connect the audio cable To Input Audio Signals Connect the provided audio cable between the socket on the rear ofthe monitor Line In and your computer audio outlet Ifthe video source is Component Composite or S Video see To Connect the Component Cable on page 11 To Connect the Composite Cable on page 11 To Connect the S Video Cable on page 11 To Output Audio Signals You are provided with the following options to output audio from the monitor You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the left side of the monitor See picture on the BL I gt eo right 0 t You can use a suitable audio cable usually purchased separately or came with the audio device your monitor is connecting to to connect the S PDIF socket on the monitor to external speakers or headphones that are S PDIF compatible If you prefer using external speakers please also use another audio cable usually supplied with the speakers to connect the monitor Line Out to the input Line In jack of the speaker Or you can output audio using the built in speakers on the monitor gt The output priority of the audio signals detected on your monitor is headphone jack S PDIF socket Line Out socket and the built in speakers I
10. the remote control to the right and while holding the latch pull the battery holder out 2 Place a 3V Lithium cell battery purchased separately onto the battery holder properly Make sure that the positive terminal faces upward 3 Push the battery holder back to the remote control The remote control is ready to use now 8 Getting to know the remote control 4 How to assemble your monitor hardware gt Ifthe 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 1 Unpack the monitor Carefully lift the monitor turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls A Always move or angle the monitor by holding both left and right sides Figure or the top of the screen and the monitor stand Figure Il Holding the bottom of the screen Figure Ill is prohibited as the bottom of the screen may be damaged How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 wll 0 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources 2 Connect the video cable To Con
11. 1 AUTO Adjusts vertical position phase horizontal position and pixel clock automatically 2 MENU key Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD 3 Volume key For Up Increase adjustment The key is the hot key for Volume 4 V Mode key For Down Decrease adjustment The key is the hot key for Mode 5 ENTER key Enters sub menus and select items This key is also the hot key for Input 6 Power Turns the power on or off N l 4 U OSD On Screen Display The hot keys will display a graduated scale for adjusting the value of that setting and will only operate while the OSD menu is not currently displaying Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of no key activity See Hot key mode on page 23 22 How to adjust your monitor Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn t currently displaying on screen Volume hot keys Press the key to display the Volume indicators Further press the A key will increase the volume while the W key will decrease the volume To Mute press the Volume hot key for 3 seconds To release Mute press the Volume hot key for 3 more seconds Mode hot key Press the W key continually to switch between the 6 modes for the main window including Standard Movie Game Photo MODE Standard sRGB and Eco The setting will take effect immediately See also Picture Mode on page 29
12. BenQ LCD Monitor User Manual M2700HD Welcome Copyright Copyright 2009 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 Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes Please follow these safety instructions for best performance and long life for your monitor Power Safety e The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply e 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 e 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
13. BenQ monitor 19 20 How to installon Windows XP system l 10 11 Open Display Properties The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop Right click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu Alternatively the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel In Windows XP version Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system e Under the Classic view click Start Control Panel and Display e Under the Category view click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution The Display Properties window will display Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button The Advanced Display Properties window will display Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from the list If there is only one monitor in the list it will already be selected for you Click the Properties button The Monitor Properties window will display If the driver provider is listed as BenQ and the model matches that of your new monitor the proper drivers are already installed and you need do nothing further Cancel out of these property windows However if BenQ is not listed as the manufacturer or the correct model is not currently shown you will need to continue with these instructions Click the Driver tab and the Update
14. F or HO5VV F 2G or 3G 0 75mm2 must be used Care And Cleaning e 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 e 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 e Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product Servicing e 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 Table of Contents ROP YAR n ns ai cae tcasauesiee EEE EA anderen serine 2 Discl imer sr sr ae 2 Getting started ernennen 4 Getting to know your Monitor ne 6 Front Vie W aa RR RA AAE ee a 6 Back View dianian Eara EA aaa EEA E EA E A AAA teen a a 6 Getting to know the remote control ssseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseneseneneneesesesesesesesesesesesesese 7 Front VIEW ER a aa a a i AE Corti nk CEEE ERER 7 Fastallnsthebattery een 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware sssssssssssssecesseceeesceeeceessceeesceecseeesseeeeeeees 9 Getting the most from your BenQ monit
15. actory 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 Press the A or W keys to select this option User Mode Tailors the image color tint The blend of the Red Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image 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 Press the A or W keys and the ENTER key to select Red Green or Blue Then use the A or V keys to make the color adjustments e Red 0 to 100 e Green 0 to 100 e Blue 0 to 100 Hue Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Press the or V keys to adjust the value 0 to 100 Saturation Adjusts the purity degree of colors Press the A or V keys to adjust the value 0 to 100 The above options for Hue and Saturation are available only if the signal source is Component Video or HDMI Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to the factory defaults Press the or V keys to change the settings e YES e NO Press MENU to leave the Color menu
16. ardware 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 the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next Click Finish Restart the computer Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 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 XP Windows Vista 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 a
17. blue or pink appearance Select MENU gt PICTURE gt Color gt Reset Color and then choose YES in the Caution message box 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 No image can be seen Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green 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 Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen Fe Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low power sleep mode when not actively in use e Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention 38 Troubleshooting Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange Tf 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 broken off please contact your
18. d 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 Dynamic The function is to Press the ENTER key to 0t05 Contrast automatically detect the select this option Press available distribution ofan input the or V keys to when the visual signal and then to change the settings Picture Mode create the optimal is set to Movie contrast Game or Photo Display Mode This feature is provided to press the or V keys When the signal allow aspect ratio s other chance theses source is from a than 16 9 to be displayed 5 DVI or D sub without geometric distortion e Overscan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image e Full Scales the input image to fill the screen Ideal for 16 9 aspect images e Aspect The input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible 16 9 images will fill the screen horizontally while 4 3 images will fill the screen vertically e 1 1 Displays the input image in its native resolution without scaling How to adjust your monitor CF The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources source and the input image is of non wide aspect ratio e Full e Aspect e Or
19. e monitor model Further details and step by step instructions for either an automatic new or upgrade existing installation see e How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 16 e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 17 If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer you must be logged on as an Administrator or as amember 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 prevent you from installing software on your computer Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 15 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 acomputer which has never been used before and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it gt 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 16 Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor h
20. ess the A or W keys to change the settings The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right depending on the product supplied in your region e English e French e German e Italian e Spanish e Polish e Japanese e Czech e Traditional Chinese e Hungarian e Simplified Chinese e Serbo Croatian e Romanian e Dutch e Russian e Swedish e Portuguese H Position Adjusts the horizontal position ofthe OSD menu V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu Press the A or V keys to change the settings 0 to 100 0 to 100 e 5 Sec e 10 Sec e 15 Sec e 20 Sec e 25 Sec e 30 Sec How to adjust your monitor 35 36 Component Composite or S Video this option will be disabled OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor Press the or V keys to e YES nn a change the settings e NO accidentally changed When this function is activated the OSD To unlock the OSD controls and hotkey controls when the OSD is operations will be preset to be locked press disabled and hold the MENU key for 15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes Alternatively you may use the A or W keys to select NO in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu and all OSD controls will be accessible Press MENU to
21. ing to the PC 78 9 11 1314 16 18 18 USB port x 2 downstream 10 12 15 17 connecting to USB devices 19 Lock switch gt Above diagram may vary depending on the model 6 Getting to know your monitor 3 Getting to know the remote control Front view 8 2 a ie 1 Power button 2 Audio mode button 3 Mute button 4 Navigation buttons 5 Menu button 6 Senseye mode button 7 Aspect button 8 Color button 9 Brightness button 10 Input source button 11 Volume up button 12 Volume down button 13 Enter button 14 Exit button 15 Auto adjustment on off button 16 Contrast button Y OSD On Screen Display Turns the power on or off Switches to different audio modes Mutes the volume Adjusts settings or moves to different sub menus Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu Switches to different Senseye modes Adjusts aspect ratio Adjusts color Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades Switches between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Increases the volume Decreases the volume Enters sub menu and select items Exit OSD Adjusts vertical position phase horizontal position and pixel clock automatically Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness Getting to know the remote control 7 Installing the battery 1 Turn over the remote control Press the latch at the bottom of
22. justment function will be disabled because the monitor will automatically display the best image ey Q Please ensure that the connected graphic card on your computer is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key 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 gradient display l 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 Press the AUTO key on the monitor Press the MENU key to access the monitor On Screen Display OSD menu Use the A or V keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to enter the menu If you notice a vertical noise like a curtain effect shimmering of vertical lines press the A or V keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key Then press the AaV keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears If you notice a horizontal noise press the AoV keys to select Phase and press the ENTER key Then press the A or W keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears Picture optimization 21 7 How to adjust your monitor The control panel NNaW ony Ar ak WN N
23. lect that item 4 Press the A or V keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Auto Optimizes and adjusts the Press the ENTER key to Adjustment screen settings select this option and make automatically for you The adjustment AUTO key is a hot key for this function EFT When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI or HDMI cable to your monitor the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled How to adjust your monitor 25 26 H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 21 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 21 Press the A or W keys to adjust the value 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 63 How to adjust your monitor Picture menu Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Press the MENU key to display the main menu Press the or V keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER ke
24. n Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you through the file selection and installation process See e How to install on Windows 7 system selected models only on page 18 e How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 19 e How to install on Windows XP system on page 20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17 How to install on Windows 7 system selected models only 1 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 2 Click the Hardware tab 3 Click Generic PnP Monitor and then the Properties button 4 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button 5 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 6 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 7 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive gt 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 8 Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list and click Next This will copy and install the appropriate monitor drive
25. n other words the audio cables connected to the audio output sockets on the monitor determine the order of the audio output 12 Howto assemble your monitor hardware 4 Connect USB Devices I Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor via the upstream USB port atthe back This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor II 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 III You can plug 2 more USB devices to the USB ports downstream found on the left side of the monitor See picture on the right 5 Connect the power cable to the monitor Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled POWER IN on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 6 Route the cables via the cable clip Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated How to assemble your monitor hardware 13 Position the cables together and re insert the clip over p them to retain the cables neatly in place behind the monitor stand 7 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on CF Picture may differ from product supplied for your
26. ndards Association VESA DDC CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for How to adjust your monitor 37 8 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ 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 How do you use a VGA extension cable 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 Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution CF Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD Select the native resolution Pixel errors can be seen CT 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 e Clean the LCD screen e Cycle power on off e These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology The image has a faulty coloration It has a yellow
27. nect 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 To Connect the DVI D Cable 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 a N a y gt uje Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use a To Gonnect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to one of the two HDMI ports on the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device 10 Howto assemble your monitor hardware Cc To Connect the Component Cable Connect the plugs of the Component cable to the G Component video inputs on the monitor The plugs are in green blue and red respectively Ensure that the colors of the plugs and the terminals match when making the connection Connect the other end of the cable to the Component ports of the video output device Connect the corresponding audio output of your output device to the AUDIO input terminals L2 R2 on the monitor using a suitable audio cable or use the Composite cable
28. ode frequency of sounds i is set to Standard Audio Select a users to ae a Press the Ac on VW keys e Auto Detect eat tae chains to change the settings e AV Audio 1 monitor detect it f automatically AV Audio 2 e PC Audio 32 How to adjust your monitor EmbracingSound Turns EmbracingSound on or off The EmbracingSound technology enhances the sounds output from the monitor Press the A or W keys to change the settings ON e OFF both Audio Mode and Audio Advanced menus will be disabled How to adjust your monitor 33 System menu 1 Press the MENU key to display the main AISI Be 2 Press the A or V keys to select SYSTEM END TEM nn nn a ae Senne and then press the ENTER key to enter the Input menu OSD Settings DDC CI CEC ee 3 Press the A or W keys to move the Source Alte Switch highlight to a menu item and then press Information l the ENTER key to select that item Reset All 4 Press the or V keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Input Use this to change the Press the or V keys to e D sub VGA un un change the settings e DVI to your video cable connection type e HDMI 1 e HDMI 2 e S Video e Composite e Component 34 How to adjust your monitor OSD Settings Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu Language Sets the OSD menu language Pr
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30. r files to your computer 9 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete 18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to installon Windows Vista systems l Open Display Settings Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window The Display Settings window will display Click the Advanced Settings button The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window 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 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive C7 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 10 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 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your
31. region Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Section 5 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 15 to install the monitor software 14 Howto assemble your monitor hardware 5 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 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 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 appropriat
32. rom the built in speakers Fe Check whether the desired cable to input audio signals is properly connected See To Input Audio Signals on page 12 for details e Increase the volume volume may be muted or too low e Remove your headphone and or external speakers If they are connected to the monitor the built in speakers are automatically muted No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers e Remove your headphone if the headphone is connected to the monitor e Check whether OPTICAL or Line Out depending on the audio transmission method of the connected speakers is properly connected e Ifthe external speakers are USB powered check whether the USB connection is OK e Increase the volume volume may be muted or too low on the external speakers Sound cannot be muted e Restart your computer e Update the graphics and or audio driver Troubleshooting 39 USB devices are not working ve Check whether upstream and downstream USB are properly connected e Install a corresponding USB device driver if available 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 40 Troubleshooting
33. y to enter the menu Press the A or V keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item Press the or V keys to make adjustments or selections To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Brightness Adjusts the balance Deeee the key to 0 to 100 between light and dark increase the brightness shades and press the W key to decrease the brightness Contrast Adjusts the degree of Press the key to 0 to 100 difference between f h increase the contrast and darkness and lightness press the W key to decrease the contrast Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and Press the A key to 1to5 visibility of the edges of hei f he subjects in the image pe Ce crispness o i J 5 the display and press the V key to have softness effect on the display Gamma Adjusts the tone Press the key to 1 8 2 6 luminance The default increase the gamma value value is 2 2 the standard tone becomes darker value for Windows and press the W key to decrease the gamma value tone becomes lighter The above options for Brightness Contrast Sharpness and Gamma are available only in the Standard mode How to adjust your monitor 27 28 Color Press ENTER to enter the Color menu F This Color menu is available only in the Standard mode Normal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring This is the f
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