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  How to assemble your monitor hardware

To Connect the DP Cable
Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video 
socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the 
computer video socket.
If the image is not displayed, go to 

System

DisplayPort

 and change the setting to 

1.1

. And then 

connect the cable again.

If there is more than one video transmission 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 / 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 the audio cable.

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.

4. Connect USB devices.

Connect the USB cable between the PC and the 
monitor (via the upstream USB port at the back). This 
upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and 
the USB devices connected to the monitor.

TV OUT

PDIF-OUT

SD

IF-

OUT

Summary of Contents for BL2420U

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

Page 2: ...he above mentioned external 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 devic...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...er 25 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 26 How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system 27 How to install on Windows 7 system 28 How to adjust your monitor 29 The control panel 29 Basic men...

Page 5: ...s 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 s...

Page 6: ...the product 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 ke...

Page 7: ...g to know your monitor 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 o...

Page 8: ...document on the provided CD for details 7 Headphone hook 8 VESA mount release button 8 7 BL2420P 1 Power switch 2 AC power input jack 3 DVI D socket 4 HDMI socket 5 DisplayPort socket 6 D Sub socket 7...

Page 9: ...pstream connecting to the PC 10 USB 3 0 port x 2 downstream connecting to USB devices 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 6 HDMI 2 2 0 only works with compatible graphic cards and devices Compatible issue may occur wh...

Page 10: ...wing connection illustrations 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 15 PC Notebook...

Page 11: ...11 Getting to know your monitor PC Notebook USB peripherals USB 3 0 Headphone Speakers BL2420U HDMI 2 0 HDMI 1 4...

Page 12: ...acing 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...

Page 13: ...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 You might want to adju...

Page 14: ...ith 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...

Page 15: ...ng the connection Better 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 you...

Page 16: ...the rear of the monitor 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 headph...

Page 17: ...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 select an input source by the OSD control keys Turn on the computer too and...

Page 18: ...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 gl...

Page 19: ...mble your monitor hardware 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...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...d apply the setting Depending on the operating system on your PC different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen orientation Refer to the help document of your operating system for detail...

Page 22: ...are Viewing angle adjustment 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 4 Adjust the...

Page 23: ...r before disconnecting 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...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...tall 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...

Page 26: ...e 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...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...stom 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 selection See Navigating...

Page 31: ...change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 32 For Down Decrease adjustment Custom Key 3 By default the key is the hot key for Volume To change the default settings see Customizin...

Page 32: ...itor until the noise disappears Customizing 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 defaul...

Page 33: ...ture Advanced and Picture 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 whic...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...from the hot 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 me...

Page 36: ...og input video signal See also Picture optimization for models with D Sub inputs on page 32 Not applicable to a digital input signal 0 to 100 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize...

Page 37: ...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 50 100 100 R G B 100 Dis...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...ustments 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 System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard Picture Mode Senseye D...

Page 40: ...with low power consumption 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...

Page 41: ...s the input image in its native resolution without scaling Color Format for models with D Sub inputs Determines the color space RGB or YUV based on the detected video signal You might need to manually...

Page 42: ...from 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 men...

Page 43: ...ed 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 us...

Page 44: ...nglish Fran ais Deutsch 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 s...

Page 45: ...the PC 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 softwar...

Page 46: ...is detected by the monitor ON OFF Information Displays the current monitor property settings Input Current Resolution Optimum Resolution best with the monitor DisplayPort Selects an appropriate DP sta...

Page 47: ...to 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 System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard Eye Protect Ey...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...r to 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 System Ergonomics Eco Mode Standard ECO Sensor E...

Page 50: ...50 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 51: ...blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD Select the native resolution Pixel errors can be...

Page 52: ...lashes 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...

Page 53: ...properly If there are 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 so...

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