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Table of Contents

Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2
Getting started .............................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................7

Front view....................................................................................................................................................  7
Back view .....................................................................................................................................................  7
Input and output ports..............................................................................................................................  8
Connection ...................................................................................................................................................9

How to assemble your monitor hardware  ........................................................................ 10

How to detach the stand and the base ............................................................................................... 16
Adjusting the monitor height  ................................................................................................................ 18
Rotating the monitor  .............................................................................................................................. 19
Viewing angle adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 20
Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 21

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 22

How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 23
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer  ................................................................. 24
How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system ....................................................................................... 25
How to install on Windows 7 system  ................................................................................................ 26

How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 27

The control panel..................................................................................................................................... 27
Basic menu operation  ............................................................................................................................. 28
Picture optimization  ................................................................................................................................ 30
Customizing the hot keys....................................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting display mode ........................................................................................................................... 30
Choosing an appropriate picture mode.............................................................................................. 31
Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product ........................................................... 31

Navigating the main menu ...................................................................................................... 32

Display menu ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Picture menu ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Picture Advanced menu  ......................................................................................................................... 37
Audio menu ............................................................................................................................................... 40
System menu ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Ergonomics menu  .................................................................................................................................... 45
Eco menu  ................................................................................................................................................... 47

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 49

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 49
Need more help?......................................................................................................................................  51

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Summary of Contents for BL2420PT

Page 1: ...BL Series LCD Monitor User Manual Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals...

Page 2: ...ternal factors Applicable for flicker free models only Power Safety The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equip...

Page 3: ...n 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...

Page 4: ...ow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 24 How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system 25 How to install on Windows 7 system 26 How to adjust your monitor 27 The control panel 27 Basic menu opera...

Page 5: ...tems 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 produc...

Page 6: ...differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them separately Consider keeping the box and packaging in...

Page 7: ...r Front view Back view 1 Light sensor Eco sensor 2 Control buttons 3 Power button 1 2 3 4 Cable management hole 5 Input and output ports vary by model see Input and output ports on page 8 6 Kensington...

Page 8: ...release button 8 7 1 Power switch 2 AC power input jack 3 DVI D socket 4 HDMI socket 5 DisplayPort socket 6 D Sub socket 7 Audio Line In 8 Headphone jack 9 USB 2 0 port upstream connecting to the PC...

Page 9: ...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 12 13 PC Notebook USB peripherals...

Page 10: ...n 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 surroun...

Page 11: ...ll 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 You might want to adjust the monitor stand...

Page 12: ...r 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 t...

Page 13: ...ter quality HDMI DVI D DP Good quality D Sub The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product supplied for your region Or 3 Connect...

Page 14: ...or Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 6 Organize the cables 7 Install the headphone hook optional step You can install the headphone hook to place your headphone It is useful when...

Page 15: ...the power switch next to the AC power input jack to 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 yo...

Page 16: ...een 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 glass or damage the LCD...

Page 17: ...dware Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further And then detach the base from the stand You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated Keep the headphone hook somewhere safe Downlo...

Page 18: ...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 monitor while performing...

Page 19: ...of your operating system for details 2 Pivot the OSD menu Once the display is rotated you also need to rotate the OSD menu Go to Display and Auto Pivot Select ON The OSD menu rotates with the monitor...

Page 20: ...ustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with the monitor tilt swivel and height adjustment functions Refer to the product specifications for details 5 Adjust the monitor to the desire...

Page 21: ...g the cables from the LCD monitor 1 Remove 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 a...

Page 22: ...r 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 A...

Page 23: ...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 for CD ROM dri...

Page 24: ...nitor 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 th...

Page 25: ...s button 5 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button 6 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my com...

Page 26: ...utton 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 Browse and navigate t...

Page 27: ...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 by the LED indicators...

Page 28: ...ignated 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 selection See Navigating the main menu on pag...

Page 29: ...ing the hot keys on page 30 For Down Decrease adjustment Custom Key 3 By default the key is the hot key for Volume To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 30 Enters sub men...

Page 30: ...omizing the hot keys The left 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 fu...

Page 31: ...ture Mode for a desired picture mode Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product While the monitor is connected to your MacBook series product switch to M book mode which represents MacBook...

Page 32: ...ut 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 For...

Page 33: ...enu 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 Display Picture Picture Advanced Au...

Page 34: ...k frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 30 Not applicable to a digital input signal 0 to 100 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timi...

Page 35: ...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 Display Picture Picture...

Page 36: ...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 their respective influ...

Page 37: ...ke selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select 50 Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast...

Page 38: ...ption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs M book Minimizes the visual differences between the monitor and the connected MacBook series product User Applies a combination of pictur...

Page 39: ...nput image in its native resolution without scaling Color Format Determines the color space RGB or YUV based on the detected video signal You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors show...

Page 40: ...u 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 select 6 To exit th...

Page 41: ...ear 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 to make selection 5...

Page 42: ...ch Italiano Espa ol Polski esky Magyar SiCG BiH CRO Rom n Nederlands Svenska Portugu s Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec OSD Lock Prevents...

Page 43: ...rds Association VESA DDC CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics ON OFF DP Auto Switch When this function is activated DP port will be in the input aut...

Page 44: ...t Current Resolution Optimum Resolution best with the monitor DisplayPort Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission 1 1 1 2 Reset All Resets all mode color and geometry settings to the...

Page 45: ...r use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard Eye Protect Eye Protect meter Smart...

Page 46: ...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 screen Alternatively...

Page 47: ...or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard ECO Sensor ECO Sensor Meter Senso...

Page 48: ...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 Downloaded from ManualMo...

Page 49: ...ixels is permanently black one or more pixels are permanently white one or more pixels are permanently red green blue or another color Clean the LCD screen Cycle power on off These are pixels that are...

Page 50: ...e 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...

Page 51: ...any objects or clothing in bright colors in front of the sensor Bright colors especially white and fluorescent colors reflect light and the sensor cannot detect the main light sources The ECO sensor...

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