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  • Page 1 P Series LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright Copyright © 2015 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.

  • Page 3: Benq Ecofacts

    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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Viewing angle adjustment ........................19 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ....................20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............21 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................22 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..............23 How to install on Windows 10 system ....................

  • Page 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.)

  • Page 6: Osd Controller

    Video Cable: HDMI USB Cable OSD Controller Wire Holder Factory Calibration Report • 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.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Light sensor / Eco sensor 2. Control buttons 3. Power button Getting to know your monitor...

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back view 4. Wire holder socket 5. USB 3.0 port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 6. OSD Controller socket 7. USB 2.0 port (service only) 8. Cable management hole 9. AC power input jack 10. Power switch 11. Kensington lock slot 5 6 7 12.

  • Page 9: Connection

    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 - 13. PC/Notebook SD card (*) USB peripherals (USB 3.0) *: Requires card reader driver for Windows 8.1 operating system.

  • Page 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. The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model.
  • Page 11 Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor 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 Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 4. Connect the memory card. Insert an SD, MMC, or MS memory card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files. Requires card reader driver for Windows 8.1 operating system. Install the driver from the supplied CD. Supported memory card formats are as follows: •SD / SDHC / SDXC •MMC •Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro...
  • Page 14 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function.

  • Page 15: How To Detach The Stand And The Base

    How to detach the stand and the base 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.
  • Page 16 Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further. And then detach the base from the stand. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Monitor Height

    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.

  • Page 18: Rotating The Monitor

    Rotating the monitor 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. a. Go to . Select Display Auto Pivot b. Right-click the desktop and select from the popup menu. Select Screen resolution Portrait , and apply the setting.

  • Page 19: Viewing Angle Adjustment

    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. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 20: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit

    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. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 21: Getting The Most From Your Benq Monitor

    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.

  • Page 22: How To Install The Monitor On A New Computer

    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...

  • Page 23: How To Upgrade The Monitor On An Existing Computer

    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.

  • Page 24: How To Install On Windows 10 System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 25: How To Install On Windows 8 (8.1) System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 26: How To Install On Windows 7 System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust Your Monitor

    How to adjust your monitor The control panel Name Description Control keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. Power key Turns the power on or off. The control keys are embedded in a touchpad and are indicated by the LED indicators. Touch of an LED indicator represents pressing the corresponding control key.

  • Page 28: Osd Controller

    OSD Controller Apart from the control keys, OSD Controller also provides a quick way to control and access the OSD menus. You need to connect the OSD Controller to your monitor prior to use. Follow the instructions in Connect the OSD Controller to the monitor.
  • Page 29 • Activates the hot key menu. OK key ( • Selects menu items. OSD Controller 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. How to adjust your monitor...

  • Page 30: Basic Menu Operation

    Basic menu operation 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. 1. Press any of the control keys. Alternatively, press the key on the OSD Controller.

  • Page 31: Customizing The Hot Keys

    OSD icon OSD in hot key in main Function menu menu • By default, the key is the hot key for . To Custom Key 2 Color Mode change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page • For Down/Decrease adjustment. •...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Backlight

    > > . See Color Adjustment Color Mode Calibration 1 Calibration 2 (available from www.benq.com) for more Palette Master Element How-to-Use-Guide information. To apply the calibrated result, go to > > Color Adjustment Color Mode Calibration 1...

  • Page 33: Video Source Selection In Pip/Pbp Mode

    Video source selection in PIP/PBP mode Your monitor scans for the available video sources in the following order: HDMI, DP, and mini DP, and displays the first available one. This video source will become the main source in PIP/PBP mode. You will need to decide the second source for PIP/PBP mode from the menu in PIP/PBP Source on page 46.

  • Page 34: Navigating The Main Menu

    Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu, and press to access the main Menu menu.

  • Page 35: Display Menu

    Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 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.
  • Page 36 Item Function Range This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 Aspect to be displayed without geometric distortion. Ratio Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal Full for 16:9 aspect images. The input image is displayed without geometric Aspect distortion filling as much of the display as possible.

  • Page 37: Color Adjustment Menu

    Color Adjustment menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 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.
  • Page 38 Master Element Calibration your colorimeter (purchased separately). See Palette Master Element (available from How-to-Use-Guide www.benq.com) for more information. Applies a combination of color settings defined Custom 1 by users. Custom 2 Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades. 0 to 100...
  • Page 39 Item Function Range Reproduces the color gamut set by Rec. 709 Color Rec. 709 standards. Gamut (available Reproduces the color gamut set by EBU when the standards. Color Mode is set to Reproduces the color gamut set by SMPTE-C SMPTE-C Custom standards.
  • Page 40 Available menu options for each Color Mode Depending on the you just set, the available options for color adjustment may vary. Color Mode Color modes and the available display options are as follows: Color Mode Setting Standard Rec. 709 SMPTE-C Calibration Custom Brightness...

  • Page 41: Ergonomics Menu

    Ergonomics menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 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.
  • Page 42 Item Function Range Sets to display the light condition around the monitor on • Eye Protect the screen. Meter • (available when Color is set Mode Standard Custom Decides to display the pop-up message that reminds you to • Smart Reminder rest your eyes.

  • Page 43: Eco Menu

    Eco menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 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.
  • Page 44 Item Function Range Decides how far the sensor can detect. • Sensor Near Range • Middle • Navigating the main menu...

  • Page 45: Pip/Pbp Menu

    PIP/PBP menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 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.
  • Page 46 Item Function Range Sets the second video source for the PIP/PBP mode. • PIP/PBP HDMI Source • • Mini DP Determines the size of the inset window in the PIP mode. • PIP Size Small • Medium • Large Adjusts the horizontal position of the inset window in the PIP 0~100 H.

  • Page 47: System Menu

    System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 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.
  • Page 48 Item Function Range Sets the OSD menu language. • Language English Settings • Français The language options displayed on your OSD may • Deutsch differ from those shown on the right, depending • Italiano on the product supplied in your region. •...
  • Page 49 Item Function Range Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. • • Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in • Auto Power power saving mode. • 10 min. • 20 min. • 30 min. Enables monitor’s Sleep mode for power saving.
  • Page 50 Item Function Range Displays the current monitor property settings. • Input Information • Current Resolution • PIP Status • Model Name • Serial Number • Backlight Used Hour • Last Calibration Time • Asset Tag (selected models only) HDMI RGB Determines the range of color scales.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred. Read the instructions on the link on the CD, and then "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" 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 on the CD.
  • Page 52 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. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers.

  • Page 53: Need More Help

    You should turn off the ECO sensor for now > ECO Sensor Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com. Troubleshooting...

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