Benq 9H.LCWLA.TBE User Manual

BL Series LCD Monitor User Manual

Copyright

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Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

The performance of flicker-free 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 flicker-free models only.)

Power Safety

Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor.

• The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply.

• The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The socket outlet should be installed near 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 local power company.

• An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must be used.

Care And Cleaning

• Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners.

• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.

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achievements.

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 ................................................................................................................................................ 10

How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................ 13

How to detach the stand and the base ............................................................................................... 19

Adjusting the monitor height ................................................................................................................ 21

Rotating the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 22

Viewing angle adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 23

Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 24

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 25

How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 26

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 27

How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system .......................................................................................28

How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 29

How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 30

The control panel..................................................................................................................................... 30

Basic menu operation ............................................................................................................................. 31

Picture optimization (for models with D-Sub inputs) ..................................................................... 33

Customizing the hot keys....................................................................................................................... 33

Adjusting display mode ........................................................................................................................... 33

Choosing an appropriate picture mode.............................................................................................. 34

Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product ........................................................... 34

Navigating the main menu ...................................................................................................... 35

Display menu ............................................................................................................................................. 36

Picture menu ............................................................................................................................................. 38

Picture Advanced menu ......................................................................................................................... 40

Audio menu ............................................................................................................................................... 43

System menu ............................................................................................................................................. 44

Ergonomics menu .................................................................................................................................... 48

Eco menu ................................................................................................................................................... 50

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 52

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 52

Need more help?...................................................................................................................................... 54

Getting started

When unpacking please check you 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 may differ from product supplied for your region.)

Video Cable: D-Sub (Optional accessory for models with D-Sub inputs)

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Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory)

Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory)

Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs)

Audio Cable

USB Cable

Headphone hook

• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and 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 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 monitor during transport.

Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children.

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Getting to know your monitor

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Front view

1. Light sensor / Eco sensor

2. Control buttons

3. Power button

Back view

4. Cable management hole

5. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output

ports on page 8)

6. Kensington lock slot

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Input and output ports

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7. Headphone hook

8. VESA mount release button

Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model. Check the

Specification document on the provided CD for details.

BL2420P 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)

10. USB 2.0 port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices)

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BL2420U 1. Power switch

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2. AC power input jack

3. DVI-D socket

4. HDMI-1 (1.4) socket

5. HDMI-2 (2.0) socket (*)(**)

6. DisplayPort socket (**)

7. Audio Line In

8. Headphone jack

9. USB 3.0 port (upstream; connecting to the PC)

10. USB 3.0 port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices)

BL2420Z 1. Power switch

2. AC power input jack

3. DisplayPort socket

4. DVI-D socket

5. D-Sub socket

6. Audio Line In

7. Headphone jack

8. USB 2.0 port (upstream; connecting to the PC)

9. USB 2.0 port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices)

• *: HDMI-2 (2.0) only works with compatible graphic cards and devices. Compatible issue may occur when the HDMI-2 (2.0) input port conducts with a HDMI 1.4 output port.

• **: Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz.

• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.

• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.

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PC/Notebook

USB peripherals (USB 2.0)

Headphone/ Speakers

BL2420P

Connection

The following 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 15 - 16.

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PC/Notebook

USB peripherals (USB 3.0)

Headphone/ Speakers

BL2420U

HDMI 2.0

HDMI 1.4

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PC/Notebook

USB peripherals (USB 2.0)

Headphone/ Speakers

BL2420Z

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How to assemble your monitor hardware

• If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing.

Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so.

• The following illustrations are for your reference only. The location and available input and output jacks may

vary depending on the purchased model.

1. 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 your warranty. 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 soft item like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding.

Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.

Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated. Make sure to align the arrow on the end of the stand to the one on the monitor.

Turn the stand clockwise until you cannot go further.

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Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor

base as illustrated.

Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor ( ), push them together until they click and lock into place

().

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 adjust the monitor stand height. See

Adjusting the monitor height on page 21 for more

information.

You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.

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2. Connect the PC video cable.

Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems.

To Connect the D-Sub Cable

Connect the plug of the D-Sub 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 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 the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with 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 HDMI Cable

Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device.

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To Connect the DP Cable

TV OUT

PDIF-OUT

SDIF-OUT

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.

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.

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Connect USB devices via other USB ports

(downstream) on the monitor. These downstream USB ports transmit data between connected USB devices and the upstream port.

5. 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 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 your headphone is not in use.

Orient and align the headphone hook with the hole on the monitor stand, and 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.

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