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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
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mentioned external factors. (Applicable for flicker-free models only.)
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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
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achievements.
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Power Safety
0~3000 m10~90 %0~40 C0~12000 m10~60 %-20~60 C
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.
• The Class I pluggable equipment Type A must be connected to protective earth.
• An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must
be used.
For Germany only:
• (If the weight of the product is less than or equal to 3 kg) An approved power cord greater or
equal to H03VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 must be used.
• (If the weight of the product is more than 3 kg) An approved power cord greater or equal to
H05VV-F or H05RR-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 must be used.
• (If a remote control is provided) RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
For models with adapter:
• Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor. Use of another type of power
adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
• Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge
the battery. Do not cover the power adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce
cooling. Do not use the power adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
• Connect the power adapter to a proper power source.
• Do not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the
unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
Care And Cleaning
• Do not place the monitor face down on the floor or a desk surface directly. Otherwise,
scratches on the panel surface may occur.
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• The equipment is to be secured to the building structure before operation.
• (For models that support wall or ceiling mounting)
• Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface.
• Ensure that the wall material and the standard wall mount bracket (purchased separately) are
stable enough to support the weight of the monitor.
• Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor.
• Always unplug the product from the power 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
sources, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Do not place heavy loads on the monitor to avoid possible personal injury or damage to the
monitor.
• Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need
to transport the monitor.
• Refer to the product label for information on power rating, manufacture date, and
identification markings.
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.
• Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more
support.
Caution
• The monitor should be 50 ~ 70 cm (20 ~ 28 inches) away from your eyes.
• Looking at the screen for an extended period of time causes eye fatigue and may deteriorate
your eyesight. Rest your eyes for 5 ~ 10 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
• Reduce your eye strain by focusing on objects far way.
• Frequent blinking and eye exercise help keep your eyes from drying out.
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Typographics
Icon / SymbolItemMeaning
WarningInformation mainly to prevent the damage to components,
data, or personal injury caused by misuse and improper
operation or behavior.
TipUseful information for completing a task.
NoteSupplementary information.
In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu may be shown in condensed form, for
example: Menu > System > Information.
Getting started .............................................................................................................................8
Getting to know your monitor ............................................................................................. 10
Front view.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Back view ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 25
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 26
How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 27
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 28
How to install on Windows 10 system .............................................................................................. 29
How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system .......................................................................................30
How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 31
How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 32
The control panel..................................................................................................................................... 32
5-way controller and basic menu operations .................................................................................... 33
Working with the hot keys.................................................................................................................... 35
Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic operations .......................................................................................... 37
Working with HDR technology............................................................................................................ 43
Working with two color settings on the same image (DualView) ............................................ 44
Navigating the main menu ...................................................................................................... 45
Input menu ............................................................................................................................................... 46
Picture menu .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Color menu .............................................................................................................................................. 50
Audio menu ............................................................................................................................................. 54
KVM Switch menu ................................................................................................................................ 55
Custom Key menu ................................................................................................................................ 57
System menu .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Need more help?...................................................................................................................................... 65
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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
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product supplied
for your region.)
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Video Cable: DP to mini DP
Video Cable: HDMI
Video Cable: Thunderbolt™ 3
A Thunderbolt™ 3 passive cable that supports
up to 40 Gb/s data transfer.
Video Cable: USB-C™
(Optional accessory, purchased separately)
The length of USB-C™ cable should be less
than 1 meter to make the connection easy.
USB Cable
Hotkey Puck G2
• 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
1
Front view
1. Power LED indicator
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Back view
2
3
4
5678910111213
15
5
14
2. Power button
3. Control keys
4. Headphone jack
5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
(downstream; connecting to the
USB devices)
6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (upstream;
connecting to the PC)
7. Hotkey Puck G2 socket
8. HDMI1 socket
9. HDMI2 socket
10. DisplayPort socket
11. Thunderbolt™ 3 socket 1 (*)
12. Thunderbolt™ 3 socket 2 (**)
13. Kensington lock slot
14. AC power input jack
15. USB-C™ port (for data transfer
only)
• *: 1) Thunderbolt™ 3 with up to 40Gbs bandwidth; 2) supports up to two 4K monitors by daisy chain; 3)
power delivery up to 85W. See Power delivery of Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your monitor on page 13 for
more information.
• **: 1) Thunderbolt™ 3 with up to 40Gbs bandwidth; 2) supports up to two 4K monitors by daisy chain; 3)
power delivery up to 15W. See Power delivery of Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your monitor on page 13 for
more information.
• With Thunderbolt™ 3 video input, the USB data transmission speed is up to USB 3.1 Gen 2.
With DP or HDMI video input, the USB data transmission speed is up to USB 3.1 Gen 1.
• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
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33
33
PC / Notebook
Headphone/
Speakers
USB
peripherals
External graphics card /
storage / monitor
USB
peripherals
Connections
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 16 - 18.
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Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your monitor
The Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your product are compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3 and
USB-C™ connectors. The connectivity, however, may vary depending on the cable used and
the capability of the connected computer.
Computer’s port
for connection
Thunderbolt™ 3
port
Cable for connection
• Passive Thunderbolt™
3 cable (as provided)
Monitor’s port for
connection
Thunderbolt™ 3
port
Connectivity
OK
• USB-C™ cable
(purchased separately)
USB-C™ portPassive Thunderbolt™ 3
cable (as provided)
USB-C™ portActive Thunderbolt™ 3
cable (purchased
Thunderbolt™ 3
port
Thunderbolt™ 3
port
OK
OK (*)
separately)
USB-C™ portUSB-C™ cable
(purchased separately)
• The length of USB-C™ cable should be less than 1 meter to make the connection easy.
• *: The connectivity is available only when working with compatible Intel IC launched in 2019. Make sure you
have a compatible IC before purchasing the cable.
Thunderbolt™ 3
port
OK
Power delivery of Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your monitor
With the power delivery function, your monitor helps supply power to the connected
Thunderbolt™ 3 devices. Available power varies by port. Make sure the devices are connected
to the appropriate ports to be activated properly with sufficient power.
Thunderbolt™ 1
()
Thunderbolt™ 2
()
5V / 3A5V / 3A
9V / 3AN/A
15V / 3AN/A
20V / 4.25AN/A
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How to assemble your monitor hardware
1
• 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.
Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface.
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.
Raise the thumbscrew lid and tighten the thumbscrew
as illustrated. Then push the lid back.
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Lift the end of the monitor stand high and orient and
align the stand arm with the monitor, then 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 22 for more
information.
2
1
You should position the monitor and angle the screen to
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.
Your monitor is an edge-to-edge monitor and should be
handled with care. Avoid finder pressure on the screen
surface. Adjust the screen angle by placing your hands on the
top and on the bottom of the monitor as illustrated.
Excessive force on the display is prohibited.
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2. Connect the PC video cable.
3
3
3
3
ororor
The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations in this document may vary depending on
the product supplied for your region.
1. Establish a video cable connection.
• Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor.
• Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket.
• Connect the plug of the Thunderbolt™ 3 cable to the monitor video socket. Connect to the
if power supply to the video source is required.
port
2. Connect the other end of the video cable to an appropriate port of a digital output source
(e.g., a computer).
3. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidentally falling out during use.
(DP input only) After the monitor and the computer are powered on, if the image is not displayed, disconnect the
DP cable. Connect the monitor to any video source other than DP first. Go to System > Advanced >
DisplayPort on the OSD menu of the monitor and change the setting from
unplug the current video cable and re-connect the DP cable. To go to the OSD menu, see 5-way controller and
basic menu operations on page 33.
1.4 to 1.1. Once the setting is done,
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3. Connect the headphone.
You may connect the headphones to the headphone jack.
4. Connect the USB devices.
1. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port). This
upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor. Note that this step is not required if the video source is from the Thunderbolt™ 3 input.
2. Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor. These downstream
USB ports transmit data between the connected USB devices and the upstream port.
The USB-C™ port on PD3220U works as downstream port and connects with USB devices.
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5. Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to the monitor.
1
2
Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to the mini USB port (exclusively or Hotkey Puck G2 connection) on the
rear of the monitor. For more information on Hotkey Puck G2, see Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic
operations on page 37.
6. 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.
7. Install the back cover.
Align the back cover with the holes on the back of the
monitor, and press both sides and the upper part of the
cover against the holes to lock it into place as
illustrated.
Push the lower part of the back cover toward the
monitor to secure it.
8. Organize the cables.
Route the cables via the cable clip.
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9. Connect-to and turn-on the power.
1
2
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.
Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on
the monitor.
Turn on the computer too, and press the 5-way
controller to select an input source.
Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your
BenQ monitor on page 26 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
1
2
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.
2. Remove the back cover.
Remove the back cover from its bottom as illustrated.
Unplug all cables carefully.
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.
3. Remove the monitor stand.
While pressing and holding the quick release button,
detach the stand from the monitor.
If the monitor stand is removed for wall mounting, see Using
the monitor wall mounting kit on page 25 and the
instruction manual of your wall mount bracket (purchased
separately) for more information.
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4. Remove the monitor base.
1
Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor
base.
And then detach the base from the stand.
2
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Adjusting the monitor height
To adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the
right sides of the monitor to lower the monitor or lift
it up to the desired height.
• Avoid placing 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 monitor while performing
this operation.
• If the monitor has been rotated to portrait mode and height
adjustment is desired, you should be noted that the wide
screen will keep the monitor from being lowered to its
minimum height.
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Rotating the monitor
90
1. Pivot the display.
Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90
degrees.
Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Select Portrait in
Orientation, 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 details.
2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it.
Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum
extended position. Then tilt the monitor.
The monitor should be vertically extended to allow to rotate
from landscape to portrait mode.
3. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as
illustrated.
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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 you start to rotate
the display. You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and
there is enough room for cables.
4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing
angle.
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.
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Using the monitor wall mounting kit
The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern, allowing the
installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit,
please read the precautions carefully.
Precautions
• Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface.
• Ensure that the wall material and the standard wall mount bracket (purchased separately) are
stable enough to support the weight of the monitor. Refer to the product specifications for
weight information.
• Turn off the monitor and the power 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 How
to detach the stand on page 20.
Use a cross-pointed screwdriver to release the screws
that fixing the back cover to the monitor.The use of a
magnetic-head screwdriver is recommended to avoid of
losing the screws.
In case you intend to use your monitor on the stand in the
future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and
screws somewhere safe for future use.
2. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall
mount bracket you purchased to complete
the installation.
Use four M4 x 10 mm screws to fix a VESA standard wall
mount bracket to the monitor. Make sure that all screws are
tightened and secured properly. Consult a professional
technician or BenQ service for wall mount installation and
safety precautions.
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Getting the most from your BenQ monitor
To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom
BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM.
The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will
determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor
driver software. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are
using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new
computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing
installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor.
In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the
monitor to your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different)
hardware, and will launch its
Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click
the
Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate
monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or
upgrade (existing) installation, see:
Found New Hardware wizard.
• How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 27.
• How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 28.
• If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an
Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software.
Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network
policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.
• To check the name of the purchased model, refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor.
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How to install the monitor on a new computer
This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver
software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This
instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the
BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it.
If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor
connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions. You
should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer.
1. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 14.
When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New
Hardware Wizard. Follow the prompts until it displays 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 option for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next.
5. Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitorand click
Next.
6. Click Finish.
7. Restart the computer.
To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model, refer to the following table.
Driver filesSuitable models
PD3220UPD3220U / PD3220UE
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How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer
This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver
software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for
Windows 10, Windows 8 (8.1), and Windows 7 Operating System (OS).
The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows,
however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and
cannot guarantee its operation on those systems.
Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the
BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the 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 Wizard to automate the task and guide
you through the file selection and installation process.
See:
• How to install on Windows 10 system on page 29.
• How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system on page 30.
• How to install on Windows 7 system on page 31.
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How to install on Windows 10 system
1. Open Display Properties.
Go to Start, Settings, Devices, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your
monitor from the menu.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and 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 option Browse my computer for
driver software
8. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is
the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system - it may be
'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc.
.
9. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.
10. Click Close.
You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.
Next.
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How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system
1. Open Display Properties.
Move the cursor to the lower-right of the screen or press the Windows + C buttons on the
keyboard to bring up the Charm bar. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers
and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.
Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers,
and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and 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 option Browse my computer for
driver software
8. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is
the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system - it may be
'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc.
.
9. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next.
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.
10. Click Close.
You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.
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How to install on Windows 7 system
1. Open Display Properties.
Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the
name of your monitor from the menu.
Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers,
and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and 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 option Browse my computer for
driver software
8. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is
the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system - it may be
'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc.
.
9. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next.
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.
10. Click Close.
You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.
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How to adjust your monitor
12 3
The control panel
All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD
menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor
No.NameDescription
1. Power keyTurns the power on or off.
2. 5-way controllerAccesses the functions or menu items as instructed by the
on-screen icons. See 5-way controller and basic menu
operations on page 33 for more information.
3. Custom keysAccesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen,
right next to each key. See Working with the hot keys on page
35 for more information.
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5-way controller and basic menu operations
LeftRight
Up
Down
1
2
The 5-way controller is located at the rear of the monitor. While sitting in front of the monitor,
move the controller to the directions instructed by the on-screen icons for menu navigation
and operations.
OSD icon
5-way controller
operation
(When no menu has been activated)
N/APress the 5-way
controller
• (Without video cable connection) Activates the video
source selection menu.
• (With video cable connection) Activates the hotkey
menu.
(When the video source selection menu has been activated)
Move the 5-way
Switches to the desired input source.
controller to the
desired direction
(When the hotkey menu has been activated)
Move to the rightActivates the main menu.
Move upAdjusts brightness.
Move down Adjusts contrast.
Function
Move to the leftCloses the hotkey menu.
(When the main menu has been activated)
PressConfirms the selection.
Move to the right• Enters sub menus.
• Confirms the selection.
Move up• Goes to the previous menu item.
• For up / increase adjustment.
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OSD icon
12
34
5-way controller
operation
Function
Move down• Goes to the next menu item.
• For down / decrease adjustment.
Move to the left• Returns to the previous menu.
• Exits OSD menu.
All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD
menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on
the input sources, functions and settings.
1. Press the 5-way controller.
2. The hot key menu is displayed. The top and down icons are designated for particular
functions.
3. Select
(Menu) to access the main menu.
4. On the main menu, follow the on-screen icons on the bottom of the menu to make
adjustments or selection. See Navigating the main menu on page 45 for details on the
menu options.
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Working with the hot keys
1
2
The custom keys (located next to the 5-way controller) perform as hot keys to provide direct
access to pre-defined functions. You can change the default setting and designate different
functions for these keys.
Accessing the hot key functions
1. Press any of the custom keys on the rear of the monitor.
2. Press the key with the desired function repeatedly to cycle through available options on
the list.
Input
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
DP
1
2
OSD iconFunction
Switches to a list of Color Mode options by default.
To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 35.
Switches to a list of Input options by default.
To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 35.
Customizing the hot keys
1. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hotkey menu.
2. Select (Menu) to access the main menu.
3. Go to Custom Key.
4. Select the custom key you want to change. It is either Custom Key 1 or Custom Key 2.
5. On the sub menu, select a category.
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6. Under the category, check to select up to 3 items for quick access by this key.
InputCustom Key 1
Custom Key 2
Controller Key 1, 2, 3
Rotation Key
Controller Key Dial
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
Please check 2 or 3 items
MoveBackEdit
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Color Mode
DualView
KVM Switch
Input
Mute
Display-P3
DCI-P3
HDR
Rec.709
sRGB
CAD CAM
Animation
Low Blue Light
• OSD = On Screen Display.
The hot keys only operate while the main menu is not currently displaying. Hot key displays will disappear after
a few seconds of no key activity.
• To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any key for 10 seconds.
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Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic operations
1
2
3
4
6
5
Apart from the control keys, Hotkey Puck G2 also provides a quick way to control and access
the OSD menu.
• You need to connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to your monitor prior to use. Follow the instructions in Connect
the Hotkey Puck G2 to the monitor. on page 18.
• Hotkey Puck G2 is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor exclusively and is available for compatible models only.
Do not connect it to other devices with mini USB ports.
No.NameDescription
1Dial key(If no menu is displayed)
• Turn right or left to adjust Brightness by default. To
change the default settings, press and hold for 3 seconds to
bring up the setup menu to change the default setting.
Alternatively, go to Custom Key > Controller Key Dial
on the monitor.
• Press to bring up the main menu.
(On a menu)
• Turn right to scroll down the menu.
• Turn left to scroll up the menu.
• Press to confirm the selection.
(If a control bar is displayed)
• Turn right to increase the value.
• Turn left to decrease the value.
2Return key• Returns to the previous menu.
3Controller Key 1• Press to switch to DCI-P3 (Color Mode) by default.
• Exits OSD menu.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to
change the default setting. Alternatively, see Customizing
the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on page 38.
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No.NameDescription
4Controller Key 2• Press to switch to sRGB (Color Mode).
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to
change the default setting. Alternatively, see Customizing
the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on page 38.
5Controller Key 3• Press to switch to Display P3 (Color Mode).
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to
change the default setting. Alternatively, see Customizing
the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on page 38.
6Rotation Key• Press repeatedly to cycle through available settings.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to
change the default setting. Alternatively, go to Custom Key > Rotation Key on the monitor.
Customizing the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2
Keys on the Hotkey Puck G2 are designated for particular functions. You can change the default
settings as desired.
1. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hotkey menu.
2. Select (Menu) to access the main menu.
3. Go to Custom Key.
4. Select Controller Key 1, 2, 3.
5. On the sub menu, select a category.
6. Under the category, check to select up to 3 items for quick access by the Controller Keys
on Hotkey Puck G2. The numbers displayed by the chosen items refer to the Controller
Keys that the options are assigned to.
Alternatively, press and hold a key on the Hotkey Puck G2 for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to change
the default setting.
Controlling the display with Display Pilot
The Display Pilot software is provided as an alternative to control the display. Download and
install from www.benq.com or from the supplied CD (if came with the CD).
The main functions include:
• Control of the main functions / configurations of the monitor.
• Setup of rotating the display with the monitor automatically (see page 23).
• Additional tools to extend the monitor’s functionalities.
For more information, visit www.BenQ.com for Display Pilot manual.
Display Pilot is available on Windows 7, Windows 8 (8.1), and Windows 10.
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Adjusting Display Mode
To display images of aspect ratio other than 16:9 and size other than the panel size of your
purchased model, you can adjust the display mode on the monitor.
1. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hotkey menu, and select (Menu) to access
the main menu.
2. Go to Picture > Advanced >Display Mode.
3. Select an appropriate display mode. The setting will take effect immediately.
Choosing an appropriate color mode
Your monitor provides various color modes that are suitable for different types of images. See
Color Mode on page 50 for all the available color modes.
Go to Color > Color Mode for a desired color mode.
The computer’s color profile (ICC profile) may not best suit your monitor. If you want to make sure to obtain the
accurate color matching representation, change the computer’s ICC profile to ensure the computer works better
with the monitor. Visit www.BenQ.com > the purchased model > the
Manual
tab to access the ICC Profile Installation Guide for instructions.
Downloads or Support tab > the User
Working with two video sources (KVM Switch)
If you have two computer systems, you might find yourself busy going back and forth between
two sets of keyboard and mouse to control each display separately. Now with the KVM feature
and sufficient I/O ports on one monitor, you can work with one set of keyboard and mouse
only.
To use KVM Switch feature, toggle between Thunderbolt 3 or USB Upstream under KVM Switch.
• KVM Switch > Thunderbolt 3: Switches to the Thunderbolt™ 3 input.
• KVM Switch > USB Upstream: Switches to one of the video inputs other than
Thunderbolt™ 3. With appropriate setting, the display is switched to the set input while the
keyboard and mouse control is switched as well. To determine the input, see Setting up the
second video source for KVM Switch before use on page 39.
You can designate one of the custom keys to KVM Switch to toggle between the options
quickly. See Customizing the hot keys on page 35.
Setting up the second video source for KVM Switch before use
One of the video source is pre-defined to be transmitted via Thunderbolt™ 3 and cannot be
changed. The other source can come from other available inputs and should be set
appropriately in advance.
1. Connect the second video source to one of the video inputs other than Thunderbolt™ 3
on the monitor using an appropriate cable.
2. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hotkey menu, and select (Menu) to access
the main menu.
3. Go to KVM Switch > Video Input.
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4. Change the setting according to your scenario.
PC 1PC 2
PC 1 / PC 2
Thunderbolt™ 3
cable
Video cable
PC 1PC 2
Thunderbolt™ 3
cable
Video cable
USB cable (type A to type B)
• For Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor on page 40, select the video input
just connected. When USB Upstream under KVM Switch is selected, the display and USB
control change from Thunderbolt™ 3 to the other connected video input.
• For Scenario B: Working with two computers and two monitors on page 40 and Scenario C:
Working in PBP mode on page 41, select None. This is because two video inputs are displayed
simultaneously and require no switch. The None option will switch USB control only.
If None is selected from KVM Switch > Video Input for Scenario A: Working with two computers and one
monitor and USB Upstream is selected for KVM Switch, the screen does not display anything from the second
source as there is none. You cannot control the current display (from Thunderbolt™ 3) either as the keyboard
and mouse control has been switched away. In this case, select a video input manually from Input > Signal Input.
• After the second source has been set properly from KVM Switch > Video Input, you can go to KVM Switch > Auto Switch and turn on the Auto Switch function. Once enabled, if USB or Thunderbolt™ 3
cable is disconnected, the USB input source and the control will be switched to the other computer
automatically.
• The KVM Auto Switch might not switch video and USB signals simultaneously if None is selected from KVM Switch > Video Input. In this case, select a video input manually from Input > Signal Input.
Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor
1. Establish cable connection as instructed in Connect the PC video cable on page 12.
2. Go to System > Power Awake > USB and select ON.
3. Set up the second video source as instructed in Setting up the second video source for
KVM Switch before use on page 39.
4. Go to KVM Switch and switch between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Upstream. If one of
the custom key is set for KVM Switch, press the custom key to switch.
Scenario B: Working with two computers and two monitors
PC 1PC 2
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1. Establish cable connection as instructed in Connect the PC video cable on page 12.
PC 1
PC 2
PC 1PC 2
Video cable
Thunderbolt™ 3
cable
2. Go to System > Power Awake > USB and select ON.
3. Go to KVM Switch > Video Input and select None.
4. Go to KVM Switch and switch between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Upstream. If one of
the custom key is set for KVM Switch, press the custom key to switch.
Scenario C: Working in PBP mode
1. Establish cable connection as instructed in Connect the PC video cable on page 12.
2. Go to System > Power Awake > USB and select ON.
3. Enable PBP function from Input > PBP. Select sources properly as instructed in Video
source selection in PBP mode on page 41.
4. Go to KVM Switch > Video Input and select None.
5. Go to KVM Switch and switch between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Upstream. If one of
the custom key is set for KVM Switch, press the custom key to switch.
Video source selection in PIP mode
For first time use, go to Input > PIP, and press the 5-way controller. Your monitor scans for
the available video sources in the following order: Thunderbolt™ 3, DP, and HDMI, and
displays the first available one as the main source in PIP mode, and the second one as the sub
source. If only one input signal is found, connect the desired video source with an appropriate
cable, and go to Input > PIP > Sub to select the sub source manually. Under Input > PIP >
Main, the main source can be changed manually as well.
The monitor keeps the setting of two input sources for future use until the setting is manually
changed.
With monitor connection via Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, you can output content to up to 6
devices (including 2 monitors) via daisy chain function.
1. Connect your laptop to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port () on the monitor using a Thunderbolt™ 3 cable. This port supplies power to the laptop.
2. Connect the second monitor to the first one using a Thunderbolt™ 3 cable as illustrated.
3. Power on the laptop and the monitors.
4. On your laptop, decide the way you want the content to be displayed on the connected
monitors: Duplicate, Extend, or Projector only. Additional software (purchased
separately) may be used to manage the display. Refer to the manual of the purchased
software for more information.
Supported resolution
To perform Thunderbolt™ 3 daisy chaining, a limited number of connected monitors is
required to ensure image quality. The following information shows the image resolution
available to each monitor.
st
1
monitor2nd monitor
3840 x 2160 (60Hz)3840 x 2160 (60Hz)
3840 x 2160 (60Hz)2560 x 1440 (60Hz)
Supported resolution
The signal output from a laptop to your monitor is always 3840 x 2160. If multiple monitors are connected, you
can adjust each monitor’s resolution from the operating system of your laptop.
2560 x 1440 (60Hz)2560 x 1440 (60Hz)
2560 x 1440 (60Hz)1920 x 1080 (60 Hz)
Please also be noted that the supported number of devices for connection may vary by graphic card. To find out
the capability of your graphic card, check its specifications or contact its manufacturer.
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Working with HDR technology
• Your monitor supports HDR10 technology.
• The information regarding HDR-compatible devices and content in this document is most up-to-date at the
time of publication. For the latest information, contact your device manufacturer and content provider.
To enable HDR function, you need to have a compatible player and content.
1. Make sure a FHD/4K HDR player is ready. Players with the following names and resolutions
are supported. Note that the 4K content on a FHD monitor get resized and is displayed at
1920 x 1080.
Supported resolution or modes3840 x 2160 @ 24 Hz, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz
Commonly used names for
HDR10
HDR Premium, High Dynamic Range, HDR, Ultra HD
Premium
(may vary by manufacturer)
2. Make sure HDR content is available. Content may come from 4K UHD (Blue-Ray) or new
HDR games on Xbox One S and PS4 Pro.
3. Make sure the player and the monitor have been connected via an appropriate cable:
• the provided HDMI / DP / DP to mini DP cable / USB-C™ cable / Thunderbolt™ 3 cable (if
available)
• an HDMI cable that is HDMI High Speed or HDMI Premium certified
• a DP / DP to mini DP cable that is DisplayPort compliance certified
• a certified USB-C™ cable
Enabling HDR function
If the instructions in Working with HDR technology on page 43 are followed and the input
content is HDR-compatible, the OSD message HDR: On is displayed on the screen. This
means your content player and content are HDR-compatible and the HDR function is properly
enabled. The monitor is following the ST2084 standard to process the HDR content.
If the connection is complete and no OSD message is displayed, follow the instructions to
enable HDR-emulated mode.
1. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hotkey menu, and select
(Menu) to access
the main menu.
2. Go to Color and Color Mode.
3. Select HDR. An OSD message HDR: Emulated is displays. This means the input content
is not HDR-compatible and the monitor is in HDR-emulated mode.
HDR Demo is provided as a comparison between HDR and non-HDR image representation. See HDR Demo
options and HDR function availability on page 62 for more information.
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Working with two color settings on the same image
Picture with the
setting from
Color > Color
Mode.
Picture with the
setting from
Color >
DualView.
(DualView)
DualView helps improve your image editing efficiency by showing an image of two different
color modes side-by-side.
1. Select one color mode from Color > Color Mode.
2. Go to Color > DualView. The screen is divided into two windows and the selected color
mode is applied to the left window.
3. A list of available color modes for the right window is displayed. Select one to apply the
setting.
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Navigating the main menu
You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor.
Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hot key menu, and press (Menu) to access the
main menu. See 5-way controller and basic menu operations on page 33 for details.
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain
functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see Language on page 60 under
System and OSD Settings for more details.
For more information on each menu, please refer to the following pages:
• Input menu on page 46
• Picture menu on page 48
• Color menu on page 50
• Audio menu on page 54
• KVM Switch menu on page 55
• Custom Key menu on page 57
• System menu on page 59
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Input menu
Signal Input
PIP
PBP
PBPx4
SWAP
Input
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
MoveBackConfirm
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Left
Right
Thunderbolt 3
DisplayPort
HDMI1
HDMI2
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain functions,
their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
1. Select (Menu) from the hot key menu.
2. Use or to select Input.
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 menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
ItemFunctionRange
Signal
Input
Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your
video cable connection type.
Manual selection of signal input will disable the source switch
function of KVM Switch. If you prefer to use KVM Switch after
manual source selection here, be sure follow the instructions in
Setting up the second video source for KVM Switch before use on
page 39 again to set properly.
•Thunderbolt 3
•DisplayPort
•HDMI1
•HDMI2
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ItemFunctionRange
PIPSets the PIP mode. Pictures from two independent video
sources are displayed on the screen at the same time.
The audio input is from the main source if the PIP mode is
activated.
Not available when HDR function is enabled.
MainDetermines the main video source.•Thunderbolt
•DisplayPort
•HDMI1
•HDMI2
3
Sub Determines the second video source for PIP
mode.
PIP Size Determines the size of the inset window in the
PIP mode.
PIP
Positio n
Adjusts the position of the inset window in the
PIP mode.
PBPSets the PBP mode to have two pictures displayed
side-by-side. Determines the video sources for the left and
the right windows respectively.
Not available when HDR function is enabled.
•Thunderbolt 3
•DisplayPort
•HDMI1
•HDMI2
•Small
•Medium
•Large
•To p R i g h t
•To p L e f t
•Bottom Right
•Bottom Left
•Left
•Right
PBPx4Sets the PBP mode to have four pictures displayed
side-by-side. Determines the video sources for four
windows respectively.
Not available when HDR function is enabled.
SWAPSwaps the video screens.
•For PIP / PBP mode: the main and the sub sources will be
switched.
•For PBPx4 mode: the sources will be switched clockwise.
•Top Left
•To p R i g h t
•Bottom Left
•Bottom Right
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Picture menu
Input
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
MoveBackConfirm
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Advanced
0
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain functions,
their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
1. Select (Menu) from the hot key menu.
2. Use or to select Picture.
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 menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
ItemFunctionRange
Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.0 to 100
Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness. 0 to 100
Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects in the
1 to 10
image.
Advanced 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
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ItemFunctionRange
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 Color Mode, different
Display Mode option is pre-set. Change the setting if
needed.
FullScales the input image to fill the screen.
Ideal for 16:9 aspect images.
1: 1Displays the input image in its native
resolution without scaling.
OverscanSlightly 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.
• ON
• OFF
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Color menu
InputColor Mode
DualView
Color Temperature
Advanced
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
MoveBackConfirm
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Gamma
Hue
Saturation
Reset Color
AMA
HDMI RGB PC Range
505050505050
RGBCMY
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain functions,
their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
1. Select (Menu) from the hot key menu.
2. Use or to select Color.
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 menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
ItemFunctionRange
Color ModeSelect a color mode that best suits the type of images shown on
the screen.
DCI-P3For better color matching representation with
Standard DCI-P3.
Display P3 For better color matching representation with
HDR For better color matching representation with High
Standard Display-P3.
Dynamic Range (HDR) technology.
Not available when PIP / PBP mode is enabled.
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ItemFunctionRange
sRGBFor better color matching representation with the
peripheral devices, such as printers, digital cameras,
etc.
Rec. 709For better color matching representation with
Standard Rec. 709.
CAD / CAM Enhances the contrast if a CAD / CAM software is
used.
AnimationEnhances the contrast of the dark shades so you
could work on the details easily when making an
animation.
Low Blue
Light
Decreases the blue light emitted from the display
to reduce the risk of blue light exposure to your
eyes.
The value for each Low Blue Light mode indicates how
much blue light is decreased compared with the
Standard mode.
Multimedia For viewing multimedia files.
Web
For web surfing.
Surfing
Office For office works or office
environment.
Reading For reading e-books or documents.
Darkroom For image editing and viewing in a post-processing
environment with a dim light. This mode enhances
the sharpness and clarity of shades and shows
more details.
0 ~ 10
M-bookMinimizes the visual differences between the
monitor and the connected MacBook series
product.
DICOMFor viewing DICOM images. It is recommended for
displaying medical images.
DICOM as the abbreviation of Digital Imaging and
Communications in Medicine is a standard for handling,
storing, printing, and transmitting medical images.
UserApplies a combination of picture settings defined by
users.
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ItemFunctionRange
DualViewDisplays the preview of screen images under the selected modes.
Once enabled, the screen will be divided into two windows; the
left window demonstrates the image under the mode selected
from Color Mode, while the right window presents the image
under the mode specified here.
Not available when HDR function is enabled.
Color
Temperature
6500K Allows video and still photographs to be viewed
with natural coloring. This is the factory default
color.
• OFF
• DCI-P3
• Display P3
• sRGB
• Rec. 709
• CAD / CAM
• Animation
• Low Blue Light
• Darkroom
• M-book
• DICOM
• User
9300KApplies a cool tint to the image and is factory
pre-set to the PC industry standard white color.
5000KApplies a warm tint to the image and is factory
pre-set to the news print standard white color.
User Define The blend of the Red, Green and 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
their respective influence on the color tint of the
image. (e.g. if you reduce the Blue level the image
will gradually take on a yellowish tint. If you reduce
Green, the image will become a magenta tint.)
Advanced Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is
2.2 (the standard value for Windows).
• R (0~100)
• G (0~100)
• B (0~100)
• 1.8
• 2.0
• 2.2
• 2.4
• 2.6
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ItemFunctionRange
HueAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors.• R (0~100)
• G (0~100)
• B (0~100)
• C (0~100)
• M (0~100)
• Y (0~100)
SaturationAdjusts the purity degree of colors.• R (0~100)
• G (0~100)
• B (0~100)
• C (0~100)
• M (0~100)
• Y (0~100)
Reset Color Resets the custom color settings to the factory
defaults.
AMAImproves the gray level response time of the LCD
panel.
HDMI RGB
PC Range
Determines the range of color scales. Select an
option that matches the RGB range setting on the
connected HDMI device.
• YES
• NO
• OFF
• High
• Premium
• Auto
• Full (0 ~
255)
• Limited
(16 ~ 235)
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Audio menu
Input
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
MoveBackConfirm
System
2
Mode: sRGB
30
Volume
Mute
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain functions,
their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
1. Select (Menu) 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 menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
ItemFunctionRange
Vol um e Adjusts the audio volume.0 ~ 100
Mute Mutes the audio input.• ON
• OFF
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KVM Switch menu
Thunderbolt 3
DisplayPort
HDMI1
HDMI2
None
Input
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
MoveBackConfirm
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Thunderbolt 3
USB Upstream
Video Input
Auto Switch
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain
functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
1. Select (Menu) from the hot key menu.
2. Use or to select KVM Switch.
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 menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
ItemFunctionRange
Thunderbolt 3Switches the keyboard and mouse control over the input
source / display connected to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port.
USB Upstream Switches the keyboard and mouse control over the input
source / display connected to the USB Upstream port. The
video input that goes with this USB Upstream port has to
be pre-defined. See Setting up the second video source for
KVM Switch before use on page 39.
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ItemFunctionRange
Video InputPresets a video input to go with the USB Upstream port.
See Setting up the second video source for KVM Switch
before use on page 39.
If None is selected from KVM Switch > Video Input for
Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor on
page 40 and USB Upstream is selected for KVM Switch, the
screen does not display anything from the second source as there
is none. You cannot control the current display (from
Thunderbolt™ 3) either as the keyboard and mouse control has
been switched away. In this case, select a video input manually
from Input > Signal Input.
Auto SwitchOnce enabled, if USB or Thunderbolt™ 3 cable is
disconnected, the USB input source and the control will be
switched to the other computer automatically.
• DisplayPort
• HDMI1
• HDMI2
• None
• ON
• OFF
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Custom Key menu
InputCustom Key 1
Custom Key 2
Controller Key 1, 2, 3
Rotation Key
Controller Key Dial
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
Please check 2 or 3 items
MoveBackEdit
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Color Mode
Input
DualView
KVM Switch
Mute
Display P3
DCI-P3
HDR
Rec.709
sRGB
CAD/CAM
Animation
Low Blue Light
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain
functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
1. Select (Menu) from the hot key menu.
2. Use or to select Custom Key.
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 menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
ItemFunctionRange
Custom
Key 1
Custom
Key 2
Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. Select a
category first, and choose up to 3 options to be accessed
by this key.
Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2. Select a
category first, and choose up to 3 options to be accessed
by this key.
• Color Mode
• Input
• DualView
• KVM Switch
• Mute
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ItemFunctionRange
Controller
Key 1, 2, 3
Rotation
Key
Controller
Key Dial
Sets the function to be accessed by controller key 1 / 2 / 3
on Hotkey Puck G2. See Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic
operations on page 37 for the location of the keys.
Select a category first, and choose up to 3 options to be
accessed by these keys. The numbers displayed next to the
selected items are the controller keys that the options are
designated to.
Sets the function to be accessed by the Rotation key on
Hotkey Puck G2. See Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic
operations on page 37 for the location of the key.
Select a category first, and choose up to 3 options to be
accessed by this key.
Sets the function to be accessed by the Dial key on Hotkey
Puck G2. See Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic operations on
page 37 for the location of the key.
• Color Mode
• Input
• DualView
• KVM Switch
• Mute
• Color Mode
• Input
• DualView
• KVM Switch
• Mute
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Volu me
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System menu
InputOSD Settings
HDR Demo
Auto Switch
Ergonomics
Power Awake
Advanced
System Setting
Information
Picture
Color
Audio
KVM Switch
Custom Key
MoveBackConfirm
System
2
Mode: sRGB
Language
Display Time
OSD Lock
Resolution Notice
5 Sec.
10 Sec.
15 Sec.
20 Sec.
25 Sec.
30 Sec.
Available menu options may vary depending 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 disappear. For models without certain
functions, their settings and related 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 use to make selection.
5. To return to the previous menu, select .
6. To exit the menu, select .
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ItemFunctionRange
OSD
Settings
Language Sets the OSD menu language.
The language options displayed on your OSD may
differ from those shown on the right, depending
on the product supplied in your region.
• English
• Français
• Deutsch
• Italiano
• Español
• Polski
• Česky
• Magyar
• Română
• Nederlands
• Русский
• Svenska
• Português
•
• 日本語
• 한국어
Display
Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu.
Time
OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being
accidentally changed. When this function is
activated, the OSD controls and hotkey
operations will be disabled.
To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any
key for 10 seconds.
Resolution
Notice
Sets whether to display the resolution notice
of the recommended resolution when a new
input source is detected by the monitor.
• 繁體中文
• 简体中文
• 5 sec.
• 10 sec.
• 15 sec.
• 20 sec.
• 25 sec.
• 30 sec.
• ON
• OFF
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ItemFunctionRange
HDR Demo (Works only if the input content is HDR-compatible)
When the function is activated, all color modes are available
for a comparison between HDR and non-HDR image
representation. See HDR Demo options and HDR function
availability on page 62 for more information.
If this function is activated and a non-HDR mode is selected, the
input HDR content may be represented inappropriately.
Auto
Switch
Once enabled, the specific port will be in the input auto
select loop. Otherwise, it can only be selected by input select
or by hot key.
Available only when KVM Switch > Video Input is set to None.
Ergonomics Smart
Reminder
Time
Decides to display the pop-up message that
reminds you to rest your eyes.
Sets the interval of the reminder message.• 20
Interval
(min.)
• ON
• OFF
• DP Auto Switch
• HDMI Auto Switch
• ON
• OFF
• 40
• 60
Power
Awake
Duration
(sec.)
If this function is disabled, the Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB ports
are not supplied with power while the monitor is in standby
Sets the time the reminder message lasts on
the screen.
mode.
To keep supplying power to the Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB ports
in monitor’s standby mode, change the setting to ON.
AdvancedDDC/CIAllows the monitor settings to be set through
the software on 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 software for
remote diagnostics.
• 80
• 100
• 5
• 10
• 15
• 20
• 25
• Thunderbolt 3
• USB
• ON
• OFF
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ItemFunctionRange
System
Setting
Auto Power
Off
Sets the time to power off the monitor
automatically in power saving mode.
• OFF
• 10 min
• 20 min
• 30 min
DisplayPort Selects an appropriate DP standard for data
transmission.
OSD Key
Bri.
Adjusts the brightness of the power key’s LED
indicator.
• 1.1
• 1.4
• 1
• 2
• 3
Shows the current monitor property settings.• Input
• Timing
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Pixel Encoding
• Color Depth
• RGB Range
Information Displays the product information.• Model Name
• SN
• Version
• Usage Time
Reset All Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory
default values.
• YES
• NO
HDR Demo options and HDR function availability
HDR Demo
option
OFF HDR contentSwitches to HDR mode automatically.
OFF (grayed
out)
Video inputAvailability of HDR functionOSD message
HDR: On
Non-HDR color modes are not
available.
Non-HDR contentEmulated HDR function if HDR mode
is selected under Color > Color
HDR:
Emulated
Mode.
ON HDR contentSwitches to HDR mode automatically.
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HDR: On
Non-HDR color modes are available.
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Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Imaging
The image is blurred.
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.
Does the 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 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.
• 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 appearance.
Go to Color, Advanced, and Reset Color, and then choose YES to reset the color
settings to the factory defaults.
If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means one of the
three primary colors is missing in the signal input. Now check the signal cable connectors. If
any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support.
The image is distorted, flashes or flickers.
Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, andthen
select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments 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 monitor running
at its native resolution. To have the optimal display performance of each type of input sources,
you can use the Display Mode function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources.
See Display Mode on page 49
for details.
The image is displaced in one direction.
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.
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Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen.
• Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low
power "sleep" mode when not actively in use.
• Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention.
Power LED indicator
The LED indicator is white or orange.
• If the LED lights up in solid white, the monitor is powered on.
• If the LED is illuminated in white and there is a message Out of Range on the screen, this
means you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the
setting to one of the supported mode. Please read the "Preset display modes" section
from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution".
• If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active. Press any button
on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help, check the signal cable
connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary
support.
• If the LED is off, check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the
mains switch.
OSD controls
The OSD controls are inaccessible.
To unlock the OSD controls when it is preset to be locked, press and hold any key for 10
seconds.
OSD messages
A message Out of Range on the screen during computer boot up process.
If there is a message Out of Range on the screen during computer boot up process, this
means computer compatibility caused by operating system or graphic card. The system will
adjust the refresh rate automatically. Just wait until the operating system is launched.
Audio
No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers.
• Remove your headphone (if the headphone is connected to the monitor).
• Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected.
• If the external speakers are USB-powered, check whether the USB connection is OK.
• Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers.
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Thunderbolt™ 3 connection
When single monitor is connected, no video or audio output from the laptop with
Thunderbolt™ 3 connection.
Check the cable connections and menu settings in the following order.
• Check if an appropriate cable has been connected to the monitor and the laptop properly.
See Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your monitor on page 13 for more
information.
• Check if the input source has been selected to Thunderbolt 3 from Input > Signal Input.
• Check if it is either Thunderbolt™ 3 port or USB-C™ port used on the computer for
connection. If a USB-C™ port is used, make sure the port supports video signal
transmission.
KVM Switch
No response after selecting KVM Switch > USB Upstream.
Check the cable connections and menu settings in the following order.
• Check if an appropriate cable has been connected to the monitor and the second video
source properly. See Connect the PC video cable. on page 16 for more information.
• Check if the input source has been selected to the second video input from KVM Switch > Video Input.
Need more help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or
visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service.
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