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  Navigating the main menu

M-book

 

Minimizes the visual differences between the 
monitor and the connected MacBook series 
product.

User

 

Applies a combination of picture settings 
defined by users.

Senseye 
Demo

 

Displays the preview of screen images under the selected 
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.

• 

ON 

• 

OFF

 

Dynamic 
Contrast

 

The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an 
input visual signal, and then to create the optimal contrast.

0 to 5

Overscan

 

Slightly enlarges the input image. Use this feature to hide 
annoying edge noise if present around your image.

Available only when the input source is HDMI or D-Sub (VGA 

converted from Component).

• ON 
• OFF 

Display 
Mode

 

This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 
to be displayed without geometric distortion.

The options under 

Display Mode

 will be different depending on the 

input signal sources.

Depending on your selection of 

Picture Mode

, different 

Display 

Mode

 option is pre-set. Change the setting if needed.

Full

 

Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal 
for 16:9 aspect images.

Aspect

 

The input image is displayed without geometric 
distortion filling as much of the display as 
possible.

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 shown on 

the monitor screen do not display properly.

If the input source is HDMI, color format is not selectable. In other 

words, 

Color Format

 is automatically set depending on the input 

video source.

RGB

 

• For D-Sub (VGA) input source from PC.
• For DVI input source.

YUV

 

For D-Sub (Component converted from VGA) 
input source from a video device.

Item

Function

Range

Summary of Contents for VW2230

Page 1: ...LCD Monitor User Manual VW2230 VW2230H VW2430 VW2430H...

Page 2: ...r the equipment and be easily accessible 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...

Page 3: ...ds pertaining to environmental management BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection manufacturing packaging tr...

Page 4: ...How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 17 How to install on Windows 7 system 18 How to install on Windows Vista systems 19 How to adjust your monitor 20 The control panel 20 Basic menu op...

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: ...d separately Docking Accessory 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 mo...

Page 7: ...w 1 Control buttons 2 Power button 1 2 3 Cable clip 4 Release button 5 Input and output ports vary by model see Input and output ports on page 8 6 Kensington lock slot Above diagram may vary depending...

Page 8: ...output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model Models with HDMI inputs 1 AC power input jack 2 Headphone jack 3 HDMI socket 4 DVI D socket 5 D Sub socket Mode...

Page 9: ...Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a sof...

Page 10: ...o 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...

Page 11: ...onnect the other end to a power outlet just yet 6 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on Picture may differ from product supplied for...

Page 12: ...cking accessory Attach the docking accessory to the monitor base 2 Place a card e g a business card or your mobile phone to the docking accessory as illustrated 3 Once the docking accessory is removed...

Page 13: ...l 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 moni...

Page 14: ...e that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor 1 Remove the monitor stand Lay the scree...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 opti...

Page 17: ...rticular 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 Wiza...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 computer for driver software 8 Clic...

Page 20: ...ription 1 Control 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...

Page 21: ...ar 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 page 25 for details on...

Page 22: ...he default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 23 Enters sub menus Selects menu items Menu Activates the main menu Returns to the previous menu Exit Exits OSD menu OSD On Screen Display The...

Page 23: ...e noise disappears Customizing the hot keys The top 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...

Page 24: ...o to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode 3 Select Reading The setting will take effect immediately Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product While the monitor is connected to your MacBook se...

Page 25: ...ing on the input sources functions and settings Menu options that are not available will become grayed out And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappe...

Page 26: ...tments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Item Function Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you No...

Page 27: ...input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 23 Not applicable to a digital input signal 0 to 100 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video sign...

Page 28: ...r use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select 50 Display Picture Picture Advanced System Mode Standard Normal Bluish Reddish User Define Brightness Contrast...

Page 29: ...he 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 influence on the color tint of t...

Page 30: ...ct 6 To exit the menu select Item Function Range Picture Mode Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen Standard For basic PC application Movie For viewing videos Ga...

Page 31: ...OFF Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16 9 to be displayed without geometric distortion The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input s...

Page 32: ...e main menu HDMI RGB PC Range for models with HDMI inputs Determines the range of color scales Select an option that matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device RGB 0 255 RGB 16 235 Ite...

Page 33: ...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 To return to the...

Page 34: ...y 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 OSD controls and hotkey o...

Page 35: ...l be in the input auto select loop Otherwise HDMI can only be selected by input select or by hot key ON OFF Auto Power Off Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in power saving mode OFF...

Page 36: ...seen 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 Clean the LCD screen Cycle power on off Thes...

Page 37: ...ustments 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...

Page 38: ...38 Troubleshooting 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...

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