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BL Series

LCD Monitor

User Manual

Summary of Contents for BL2711U

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: ...e 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 Customiz...

Page 5: ...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 m...

Page 6: ...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 storag...

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: ...ces 10 VESA mount release button 8 7 9 10 11 Power switch 12 AC power input jack 13 Audio Line In 14 DVI D socket 15 HDMI 1 1 4 socket 16 HDMI 2 2 0 socket 17 DisplayPort socket 18 USB 3 0 port upstre...

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

Page 10: ...e 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 damag...

Page 11: ...ce 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 ad...

Page 12: ...DMI port on the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device Or To Connect the DP Cable Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket Connect t...

Page 13: ...t 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 connecte...

Page 14: ...attach the hook to the hole Turn the hook clockwise until you cannot go further The headphone hook is ready to use The maximum load capacity of the headphone hook is 500g 8 Connect to and turn on the...

Page 15: ...n input source by the OSD control keys Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 22 to install the monitor software To extend the service life of the product we recomm...

Page 16: ...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 substrat...

Page 17: ...17 How to assemble your monitor hardware And then detach the base from the stand You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated Keep the headphone hook somewhere safe...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...and 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 det...

Page 20: ...the product specifications for details To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before yo...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...the option 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...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...change the default settings see Customizing 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 Customizi...

Page 30: ...ll take effect immediately Using Smart Scaling You can resize your display by Smart Scaling 1 Go to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling 2 Adjust the value Choosing an appropriate picture mode Your moni...

Page 31: ...one This video source will become the main source in PIP PBP mode You will need to decide the second source for PIP PBP mode from the menu in PIP PBP source on page 34 Menu options that are not availa...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...nu 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...

Page 34: ...ource for the PIP PBP mode DVI HDMI 1 HDMI 2 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 Sma...

Page 35: ...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 50 100 100 R G B 100 D...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...aving electricity 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 produ...

Page 39: ...image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible 19s Displays the input image as if on a 19 monitor of 5 4 aspect ratio 22 16 10 Displays the input image as i...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...cs Standards 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...

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

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...48 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 49: ...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 The image has a faulty coloration It has a yellow blue or pink appe...

Page 50: ...uctions 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 na...

Page 51: ...keep the sensor from detecting the light 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...

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