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- Page 1 GL2706PQ Series LCD Monitor User Manual...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright Copyright © 2016 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. -
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 ........................15 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ....................16 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............17 Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet............. 17 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................18 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer .............. -
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 Base Quick Start Guide Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) - Page 6 Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. Getting started...
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Page 7: Getting To Know Your Monitor
Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 2. Power button 3. Power LED Back view 4. Input and output ports (see Input and output ports on page 5. Cable management slot 6. Kensington lock slot Input and output ports 1. -
Page 8: 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. - Page 9 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 2. Connect the PC video cable To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket.
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Page 10: Connect The Audio Cable
3. Connect the audio cable. Connect the audio cable to the LINE IN jack on the rear of the monitor and your computer audio outlet. 4. Connect the headphones. Connect the headphones to the LINE OUT jack on the rear of the monitor. 5. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: How To Detach The Base
How to detach 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 13: 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 14: 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. 2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it. Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position. -
Page 15: Viewing Angle Adjustment
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 16: 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 17: 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 local website. See Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet on page 17 for details. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: How To Install On Windows 10 System (Selected Models Only)
Internet as instructed in Browse Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet on page 8. Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor... -
Page 21: How To Install On Windows 8 (8.1) System
Internet as instructed in Browse Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet on page 8. Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor... -
Page 22: How To Install On Windows 7 System
Internet as instructed in Browse Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet on page 8. Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor... -
Page 23: Menu Operation
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 to display the main menu. 2. Press to move the highlight to a menu item and then press to select that item. - Page 24 Name Function • Activates the main menu. Menu/Enter • Enters sub menus. • Press for 10 seconds to enable/disable OSD Lock. • Turns the power on or off. Power • Lights blue when the monitor is turned on. Power indicator •...
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Page 25: 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 the to access the main menu. See Menu operation on page 23 Main Menu hot key details. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. -
Page 26: Color Menu
Color menu Item Function Range Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory Color 9300K pre-set to the PC industry standard white color. Allows video and still photographs to be viewed 7500K with natural coloring. Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory 6500K pre-set to the news print standard white color. -
Page 27: Recall Menu
• Off annoying edge noise if present around your image. • 1 • 2 • 3 Sets whether to show the BenQ logo when the monitor • Opening Logo is turned on. • Off Sets a correct DP format for the DP input. -
Page 28: Input Select Menu
Input Select menu Item Function Range Automatically selects a valid input signal when the • AUTO monitor is turned on. • HDMI Manually selects a valid input signal when the monitor Manual • DP is turned on. Audio menu Item Function Range Adjusts the audio volume. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred. Read the instructions in Adjusting the screen resolution on page 31, 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 in Adjusting the screen resolution on page 31. -
Page 30: Need More Help
• Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers. 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. Troubleshooting... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Screen Resolution
Adjusting the screen resolution Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the picture resolution is always fixed. For the best display performance, please set the display to its maximum resolution that is the same with the monitor aspect ratio. This is called “Native Resolution” or maximal resolution –... -
Page 32: Adjusting The Screen Refresh Rate
Adjusting the screen refresh rate You don’t have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your computer. Check next chapter to see the factory modes: Preset display modes on page 33 Depending on the operating system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen... -
Page 33: Preset Display Modes
Preset display modes Incoming display mode (Input timing) Resolution 2560 x 1440 Input signal Aspect ratio 16:9 640x480@60Hz 640x480@75Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@75Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1280x800@60Hz DVI / HDMI / DP 1280x720@60Hz 1280x1024@60Hz 1280x1024@75Hz 1600x900@60Hz 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 2560x1440@60Hz To make sure the above timing works, check the compatibility and specifications of your graphics card first. Image disruption may occur as a result of signal frequency differences from graphics cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. -
Page 34: Specifications
Specifications Display type 27 wide-screen, QHD, LED backlight monitor Panel type TN panel Display area 596.74 x 335.66 mm Native (maximum) resolution 2560 x 1440 Aspect ratio 16:9 Colors 16.7 million Contrast / Brightness 1000:1 / 350 cd/m (typical) Dynamic contrast ratio 20000000: 1 (typical) Response time 5 ms.