Important safety instructions..........2 Notes on the LCD panel of this display........2 Safety notice for remote control..........3 Battery safety notice ............... 3 BenQ ecoFACTS................4 Package contents ..............5 Setting up the display ............6 Mounting the display............... 6 Parts of the display and their functions ......
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Table of Contents Audio menu..................25 Time menu..................26 Setup menu..................27 Screen menu................... 28 System Information menu ............29 Multimedia system operation ......... 30 Multimedia buttons on the remote control ......30 Viewing options................31 Product information............36 Specifications.................. 36 Dimensions..................
Safety warnings and precautions Safety warnings and precautions THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords The lightning flash with arrowhead used with the equipment must have symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is...
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Important safety instructions screen as visible fixed lines and shades. To avoid such damage to the screen, avoid displaying still images (like On-Screen Display menus, TV station logos, fixed/inactive text or icons) for more than two hours. Change the aspect ratio from time to time. Fill the entire screen with the image and eliminate the black bars whenever possible.
Important safety instructions 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...
Package contents Package contents Open the sales package and check the contents. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. D-Sub (15-pin) LCD display Power cord Remote control cable RS-232 cable AAA batteries Quick start guide IR extender (cross type) •...
Setting up the display Setting up the display Mounting the display You can install the display on a vertical surface with a suitable wall mounting bracket or on a horizontal surface with the optional desktop stands. Please pay attention to the following notes during installation: •...
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Setting up the display 5. Install the wall mounting bracket on the display and attach the display to the wall according to Thickness of the the mounting bracket’s wall mounting instructions. The length of the LCD display screw should exceed the bracket thickness of the wall mounting bracket by at least 10 mm.
Parts of the display and their functions Parts of the display and their functions Front panel Rear panel LINE OUT AUDIO IN VGA OUT VGA IN HDMI1 HDMI2 DVI IN IR IN/OUT RJ-45 LAN RS232 OUT RS232 IN DVI OUT...
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Parts of the display and their functions Name Description Remote control sensor / • Receives command signals from the remote control. Power indicator • Indicates the operating status of the display: - Lights up green when the display is turned on. - Lights up red when the display is turned off.
Parts of the display and their functions Input/output terminals LINE OUT AUDIO IN VGA OUT LINE OUT VGA IN AUDIO IN VGA OUT VGA IN HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 DVI IN IR IN/OUT RJ-45 LAN RS232 OUT RS232 IN DVI OUT DVI IN RS232 IN AC SWITCH...
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Parts of the display and their functions Name Description Receives DVI signals from an external device (such as a DVI-IN computer). HDMI 2 Receives HDMI signals from an external device (such as a Blu-ray disc player). Receives HDMI signals from an external device (such as a Blu-ray HDMI 1 disc player).
Parts of the display and their functions Remote control INPUT Selects an input source. ENTER Confirms your selection or save changes. INFOR Shows the current input source and resolution. MUTE Turns on or off the mute function. ...
Parts of the display and their functions Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries 1. Open the remote control battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the supplied batteries ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. The supplied batteries are provided for your convenience so that you can operate the display straight away.
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Parts of the display and their functions source, readjust the angle of the display or operate the remote control from a location closer to display’s remote control sensor window. LINE OUT AUDIO IN VGA OUT VGA IN HDMI1 HDMI2 DVI IN IR IN/OUT RJ-45 LAN RS232 OUT RS232 IN...
Connection Connection Connecting audio/video signals Pay attention to the following notes when you connect cables: • Please turn off all devices. • Familiarize yourself with the audio/video ports on the display and the devices you want to use. Be aware that incorrect connections may adversely affect picture quality. •...
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Connection Connecting the digital inputs 1. Connect the DVI-IN jack on the display to the DVI-D output jack on a computer using a DVI-D cable. If the computer has an HDMI output jack, connect the com- puter’s HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack on the display using an HDMI cable or a DVI-D to HDMI conversion cable.
Connection Connecting multiple displays You can connect multiple displays serially (daisy chain) to a computer for management. The number of displays you can connect serially depends on the resolution of the input signal you use. LINE OUT AUDIO IN VGA OUT VGA IN HDMI1 HDMI2...
Connection Connecting power 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC IN jack on the display and the other end into an appropriate power outlet (if the outlet is switched, turn on the switch). 2. Press the power switch to turn on the main power. •...
Basic operations Basic operations Turning the display on or off To turn on or off the display, press the power button on the display’s control panel or on the remote control. • The display’s standby mode still consumes power. To completely cut off power supply, set the power switch to the off position or disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
Network connection Network connection Connecting to a LAN To set the display to connect to a local area network: 1. Connect a RJ45 cable to the corresponding ports on the display and your LAN switch or router. 2. Enter the OSD menu Setup > Ethernet Setting. 3.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD menu overview Menu name Options/functions See page • Picture Mode • Color Mode • Advanced • Zoom Mode • 3DNR • Backlight Picture • Adaptive Contrast • Color Range •...
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu • Model Name • SW Version • 12V Detect • 5V Detect System • Temperature Information • System Time • LAN Version • IP Address • Operating Time Some options are only available when a certain input signal source is selected.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Operations in the OSD menu Using the control panel buttons Using the remote control 1. Press MENU to open the OSD menu. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD menu. 2. In the OSD menu, press or to 2.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Picture menu Picture Mode Standard Color Mode Cool Advanced Zoom Mode 16:9 3DNR Middle Picture Backlight Adaptive Contrast Color Range Auto Overscan Gamma Reset Picture Setting Name Description • Standard: Suitable for viewing in environments with normal lighting Picture Mode condition.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Audio menu Equalizer Standard Surround Sound Audio Source HDMI 1 Speaker Internal Audio Only Audio Reset Audio Setting Name Description Adjusts the sound output from the speakers. Equalizer Standard: Flat settings. Dynamic: Enhances treble and bass. Personal: Your own customized mode.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Time menu Time Format 12-hour Clock 2014/2/26 11:30 Schedule Time Name Description Sets time to 12-hour or 24-hour format. Time Format Clock Sets the current date and time. • Date: Sets the date in schedule. Schedule Setting •...
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Setup menu Menu Language English Software Update (USB) Control Setting Screen ID Ethernet Setting Setup Power Save High Image Retention Disable Auto Search Disable Auto Adjustment Disable Reset Default Name Description Sets your preferred language for the OSD menu. Menu Language Updates software from the connected USB device.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Screen menu Enlarge Disable Enlarge Mode Screen Position Frame Comp. Power On Delay Enable Screen Name Description Turns Display Wall on or off. Enlarge Enlarge Mode Sets the number of displays used in the horizontal/vertical direction. Screen Position Sets the horizontal/vertical position of the display wall matrix.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu System Information menu Model Name SV500 SW Version 0.01.00 12V Detect 11.707 V 5V Detect 6.640V Temperature +0.0C System Information System Time 2014/2/26 11:30 LAN Version IP Address 192.168.2.1 Operating Time 3 HR Name Description Displays model name.
Multimedia system operation Multimedia system operation The multimedia system provides a variety of settings when the display is connecting to USB drives. To access the multimedia system: 1. Make sure the USB drive is correctly connecting to the display. 2. Turn on the display. The main page appears. 3.
Multimedia system operation Viewing options PHOTO: Lists all the supported image files in thumbnail view. Select the image you want to display and perform the functions as provided on the screen according to your needs. Return Remote control key functions Name Description Switches to the OSD menu.
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Multimedia system operation MUSIC: Select the track you want to play and perform the functions as provided on the screen according to your needs. Remote control key functions Name Description Switches to the OSD menu. MENU Goes back to root page of disk selection. BACK Selects/deselects a desired track.
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Multimedia system operation Legend of icons Icon Description Pauses/resumes playback. Fast rewinds/fast forwards playback. Goes back/go to the previous/next track in the playlist. Stops playback/selects repeat mode as single repeat or all repeat. Checks the items in the playlist. Displays metadata of the current track. Directly goes to certain playback time and plays.
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Multimedia system operation MOVIE: Select the video file you want to play and perform the functions as provided on the screen according to your needs. Remote control key functions Name Description Switches to the OSD menu. MENU Goes back to root page of disk selection. BACK Selects/deselects a desired video.
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Multimedia system operation TEXT: Supports text files. Select the text file you want to display and perform the functions as provided on the screen according to your needs. Remote control key functions Name Description Switches to the OSD menu. MENU Goes back to root page of disk selection.
Product information Product information Specifications Item Specifications Backlight Direct LED Panel size 50” Pixel pitch (mm) 0.57 (H) x 0.57(W) Native resolution FHD 1920 x 1080 (pixels) (pixels) LCD panel Brightness (cd/m 400 nits (typ.) (typical) Contrast (typical) 3000:1 (typ.) Response time (ms) 6.5ms (typ.) (typical)
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Product information Item Specifications VGA daisy chain DVI daisy chain RS232 control daisy chain ID setting Sharpness enhancement Proof of image retention Adaptive Contrast Picture in Picture (PIP) Feature Picture by Picture (PBP) 10 Bit color processing Built-in video wall support Scheduling Total turn-on time...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution No picture Check the following: • Is the display turned on? Check the power indicator of the display. • Is the signal source device turned on? Turn on the device and try again. • Are there any loose cable connections? Make sure that all cables are connected firmly.
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Troubleshooting The remote control does • Check for incorrect battery orientation. not work • Check for dead batteries. • Check your distance and angle from the display. • Check whether remote control is properly being pointed at the display’s remote control sensor window. •...
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