BenQ Bl2420pt User Manual
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2 Copyright Copyright © 2014 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 • 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, 0.75mm 2 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. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor.
3 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 BenQs CSR Website at http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQs environmental commitments and achievements.
4 Table of Contents Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2 Getting started .............................................................................................................................5 Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................7 Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Back view ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Input and output ports.............................................................................................................................. 8 Connection ...................................................................................................................................................9 How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................ 10 How to detach the stand and the base ............................................................................................... 16 Adjusting the monitor height ................................................................................................................ 18 Rotating the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 19 Viewing angle adjustment....................................................................................................................... 20 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 21 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 22 How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 23 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 24 How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system .......................................................................................25 How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 26 How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 27 The control panel..................................................................................................................................... 27 Basic menu operation ............................................................................................................................. 28 Picture optimization ................................................................................................................................ 30 Customizing the hot keys....................................................................................................................... 30 Adjusting display mode ........................................................................................................................... 30 Choosing an appropriate picture mode .............................................................................................. 31 Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product ........................................................... 31 Navigating the main menu ......................................................................................................32 Display menu ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Picture menu ............................................................................................................................................. 35 Picture Advanced menu ......................................................................................................................... 37 Audio menu ............................................................................................................................................... 40 System menu ............................................................................................................................................. 41 Ergonomics menu .................................................................................................................................... 45 Eco menu ................................................................................................................................................... 47 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 49 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 49 Need more help?...................................................................................................................................... 51
5 Getting started Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub
6 Getting started Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory, sold separately) Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory, sold separately) Audio Cable USB Cable Headphone hook • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. 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.
7 Getting to know your monitor Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. Light sensor / Eco sensor 2. Control buttons 3. Power button 123 4. Cable management hole 5. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on page 8) 6. Kensington lock slot 465
8 Getting to know your monitor Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model. Check the Specification document on the provided CD for details. 7. Headphone hook 8. VESA mount release button 8 7 1. Power switch 2. AC power input jack 3. DVI-D socket 4. HDMI socket 5. DisplayPort socket 6. D-Sub socket 7. Audio Line In 8. Headphone jack 9. USB 2.0 port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 10. USB 2.0 port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 12 3 45 789106 • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
9 Getting to know your monitor Connection The following connection illustrations are for your reference only. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page 12 - 13. PC/NotebookUSB peripherals (USB 2.0) Headphone/ Speakers
10 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. 1. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding. Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated. Make sure to align the arrow on the end of the stand to the one on the monitor. Turn the stand clockwise until you cannot go further.