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PD Series

LCD Monitor

User Manual

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Page 1: ...PD Series LCD Monitor User Manual...

Page 2: ...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 flick...

Page 3: ...2 must be used If a remote control is provided RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS For models with adapter Use only th...

Page 4: ...Do not place heavy loads on the monitor to avoid possible personal injury or damage to the monitor Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transpor...

Page 5: ...How to install on Windows 10 system 28 How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system 29 How to install on Windows 7 system 30 How to adjust your monitor 31 The control panel 31 Hotkey Puck 32 Basic menu ope...

Page 6: ...6 Need more help 60 8 4 17...

Page 7: ...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 suppl...

Page 8: ...duct 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 t...

Page 9: ...tons 3 Power button 1 2 3 4 Hotkey Puck socket 5 USB 3 0 ports downstream connecting to USB devices 6 USB 3 0 port upstream 2 connecting to the PC 7 USB 3 0 port upstream 1 connecting to the PC 8 Audi...

Page 10: ...0 ports downstream connecting to USB devices 19 Headphone jack 20 Quick release button Depending on the product specifications the supported resolution and timing may vary Above diagram may vary depe...

Page 11: ...llustrations are for your reference only For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them separately For detailed connection methods see page 14 17 Speakers PC Notebook USB per...

Page 12: ...12 Getting to know your monitor Speakers PC Notebook USB peripherals USB 3 0 SD card USB peripherals USB 3 0 PC Notebook PD3200U...

Page 13: ...Attach the monitor base 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 yo...

Page 14: ...ully lift the monitor turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sourc...

Page 15: ...e cable Go to System and DisplayPort on the OSD menu of the monitor and change the setting from 1 2 to 1 1 and then connect the cable again To go to the OSD menu see Basic menu operation on page 34 Or...

Page 16: ...rt transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor Connect USB devices via other USB ports downstream on the monitor These downstream USB ports transmit data between connect...

Page 17: ...ted For more information on Hotkey Puck see Hotkey Puck on page 32 7 Connect the power cable to the monitor Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor Do not co...

Page 18: ...ON Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 25 to install the monitor sof...

Page 19: ...ng before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded 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...

Page 20: ...20 How to assemble your monitor hardware Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further And then detach the base from the stand...

Page 21: ...g hands on the upper or lower part of the height adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries Keep children out of reach of the mon...

Page 22: ...d be followed to adjust the screen orientation Refer to the help document of your operating system for details 2 Fully extend the monitor and tilt it Gently lift the display up and extend it to the ma...

Page 23: ...dware Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with monitor tilt swivel and height adjustment functions Refer to the product specifications for details 4 Adjust the mo...

Page 24: ...ve the monitor stand Lay the screen face down on a clean and well padded surface Detach the monitor stand as instructed in step 1 2 in How to detach the stand and the base on page 19 2 Remove the scre...

Page 25: ...ng 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 sel...

Page 26: ...on to Install Hardware Device Drivers 2 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 3 Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option and click Next 4 Check the option f...

Page 27: ...itor 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...

Page 28: ...on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the...

Page 29: ...nd then the Properties button 5 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button 6 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the...

Page 30: ...d the Update Driver button 6 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click...

Page 31: ...ontrol keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen right next to each key 2 Power key Turns the power on or off 1 2 The control keys are embedded in a touchpad and are indicated...

Page 32: ...hold for 5 seconds to bring up a list of options select another feature of setup menu by pressing or and confirm with 2 Controller Key 2 Press to switch to CAD CAM Picture Mode Press and hold for 5 s...

Page 33: ...ase adjustment Enters sub menus Returns to the previous menu 6 OK key Activates the hot key menu Selects menu items No Name Description Hotkey Puck is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor exclusively and is...

Page 34: ...t three controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions 3 Select Menu to access the main menu 4 In the main menu follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or s...

Page 35: ...k to bring up the hot key menu Select Menu to access the main menu 2 Go to System 3 Select the custom key you want to change Custom Key 2 By default the key is the hot key for Input To change the defa...

Page 36: ...itch If you have two computer systems you might find yourself busy going back and forth between two sets of keyboard and mouse to control each display separately Now with the KVM feature and sufficien...

Page 37: ...P mode You will need to decide the second source for PIP PBP mode from the menu in PIP PBP source on page 41 Menu options that are not available will become grayed out 1 Establish cable connection as...

Page 38: ...e Advanced Picture Mode 2 Go to Picture Advanced DualView ON The screen is divided into two windows and the selected picture mode is applied to the left window 3 A list of available picture modes for...

Page 39: ...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 a...

Page 40: ...ot key menu 2 Use or to select Display 3 Select to go to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select...

Page 41: ...PIP PBP mode HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort SWAP Videos from the main and the second sources are swapped on the screen PIP Size Determines the size of the inset window in the PIP mode Smal...

Page 42: ...to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select 50 100 100 R G B 100 Displa...

Page 43: ...d Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image Go to the succeeding R red G green and B blue menus to change the settings Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce t...

Page 44: ...menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select 50 Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio KVM Switch System Ergonomics...

Page 45: ...For reading e books or documents 70 Darkroom For image editing and viewing in a post processing environment with a dim light This mode enhances the sharpness and clarity of shades and shows more deta...

Page 46: ...isplays the input image as if on a 22 W monitor of 16 10 aspect ratio 23 Displays the input image as if on a 23 W monitor of 16 9 aspect ratio 24 Displays the input image as if on a 24 W monitor of 16...

Page 47: ...the hot key menu 2 Use or to select Audio 3 Select to go to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu sel...

Page 48: ...M Switch 3 Select to go to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Item...

Page 49: ...items will not appear on the menu 1 Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or to select System 3 Select to go to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use t...

Page 50: ...y Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed When this function is activated the...

Page 51: ...DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC DDC CI short for Display Data Channel Command Interface which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association VESA...

Page 52: ...whether to display the resolution notice of the recommended resolution when a new input source is detected by the monitor ON OFF Information Displays the current monitor property settings Input Curren...

Page 53: ...Rec 709 sRGB CAD CAM Animation Low Blue Light Darkroom Brightness DualView KVM Switch USB Upstream 1 USB Upstream 2 Contrast Volume Mute Controller Key 2 Sets the feature or setup menu to be accessed...

Page 54: ...ke adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio KVM Switch System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard Eye Prot...

Page 55: ...ay the pop up message that reminds you to rest your eyes ON OFF Time interval min Sets the interval of the reminder message 20 40 60 80 100 Duration sec Sets the time the reminder message lasts on the...

Page 56: ...make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio KVM Switch System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard ECO Se...

Page 57: ...57 Navigating the main menu ECO Sensor Meter Sets to display the countdown to turn off the monitor ON OFF Sensor Range Decides how far the sensor can detect Near Middle Far Item Function Range...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...pect ratio for the input sources See Display Mode on page 46 for details The image is displaced in one direction Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD and then se...

Page 60: ...y white and fluorescent colors reflect light and the sensor cannot detect the main light sources The ECO sensor of the monitor does not work well The ECO sensor is located at the front bottom of the m...

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