Benq 9H.LF9LA.TBE User Manual
PD Series
LCD Monitor
User Manual
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ
Corporation.
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.
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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.
BenQ ecoFACTS
BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its
aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to 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 no
efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of
material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products.
BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure
that consumers make informed green choices at purchase. Check out BenQ's CSR Website at
http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQ's environmental commitments and
achievements.
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Table of Contents
Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2
Getting started .............................................................................................................................6
Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................8
Front view.................................................................................................................................................... 8
Back view .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 10
How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................ 12
How to detach the stand and the base ............................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the monitor height ................................................................................................................ 20
Rotating the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 21
Viewing angle adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 22
Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 23
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 24
How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 25
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 26
How to install on Windows 10 system .............................................................................................. 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
Hotkey Puck .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Basic menu operation ............................................................................................................................. 33
Customizing the hot keys....................................................................................................................... 34
Adjusting display mode ........................................................................................................................... 35
Choosing an appropriate picture mode.............................................................................................. 35
Working with two video sources (KVM Switch) ............................................................................. 35
Video source selection in PIP/PBP mode (for models with PIP/PBP function).......................... 36
Working with DualView......................................................................................................................... 37
Navigating the main menu ...................................................................................................... 38
Display menu ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Picture menu ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Picture Advanced menu ......................................................................................................................... 43
Audio menu ............................................................................................................................................... 46
KVM Switch menu ................................................................................................................................... 47
System menu ............................................................................................................................................. 48
Ergonomics menu .................................................................................................................................... 53
Eco menu ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 57
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 57
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Need more help?...................................................................................................................................... 59
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: DVI-D Dual Link
(Optional accessory for models with DVI
inputs)
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Video Cable: DP
(Optional accessory)
Video Cable: DP to mini DP
Video Cable: HDMI
Audio Cable
(Optional accessory)
USB Cable
Hotkey Puck
• 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
Back view
1. Light sensor / Eco sensor
2. Control buttons
3. Power button
4. Hotkey Puck socket
5. USB 3.0 ports (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
6. USB 3.0 port (upstream 2;
connecting to the PC)
7. USB 3.0 port (upstream 1;
connecting to the PC)
8. Audio Line In
9. Cable management hole
10. AC power input jack
11. AC power switch
12. Kensington lock slot
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13. DVI-D socket
14. HDMI socket
15. DisplayPort socket
16. Mini DisplayPort socket
17. SD card slot
18. USB 3.0 ports (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
19. Headphone jack
20. Quick release button
• Depending on the product specifications, the supported resolution and timing may vary.
• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
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Connection
Speakers
PC/Notebook
USB peripherals
(USB 3.0)
SD card
USB peripherals (USB 3.0)
PC/Notebook
PD3200Q
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 13 - 16.
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Speakers
PC/Notebook
USB peripherals
(USB 3.0)
SD card
USB peripherals (USB 3.0)
PC/Notebook
PD3200U
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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.
• The supported timing may vary by input signal. Refer to the "Preset display modes" section on the link
"Adjusting the Screen Resolution" for more information.
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
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base as illustrated. And then turn the stand
counterclockwise to face forward.
Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor ( ),
push them together until they click and lock into place
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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.
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You should position the monitor and angle the screen to
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.
2. Connect the PC video cable
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.
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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.
Or
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.
After the monitor is powered on, if the image is not
displayed, disconnect the cable. Go to
DisplayPort on the OSD menu of the monitor and change
the setting from
To go to the OSD menu, see Basic menu operation on page
33.
1.2 to 1.1, and then connect the cable again.
System and
To Connect the mini DP Cable
Connect the plug of the mini DP cable to the monitor
video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the
computer video socket.
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
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.
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You may connect headphones to the headphone jack
TV OUT
PDIF-OUT
SDIF-OUT
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.
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.
Or
5. Connect the memory card.
Insert an SD or MMC memory card following the
direction indicated on the card to exchange files.
Supported memory card formats are as follows:
•SD / SDHC / SDXC
•MMC
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6. Connect the Hotkey Puck to the monitor.
Connect the Hotkey Puck to the mini USB port
(exclusively for Hotkey Puck connection) on the rear of
the monitor.
And place the Hotkey Puck on the monitor stand or to
another desired place as illustrated.
For more information on Hotkey Puck, see Hotkey
Puck on page 31.
7. 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.
8. Organize the cables.
Route the cables via the cable management hole.
9. 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 your region.
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Switch the AC 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 your BenQ monitor on page
24 to install the monitor software.
To extend the service life of the product, we recommend
that you use your computer's power management function.
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How to detach the stand and the base
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1. Prepare the monitor and area.
Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging
the power cable. Turn off the computer before
unplugging the monitor signal cable.
Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open
area on your desk and placing a soft item like a towel on
the desk for padding, 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 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.
2. Remove the monitor stand.
While pressing and holding the quick release button
( ), detach the stand from the monitor ( ).
3. Remove the monitor base.
Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor
base.
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