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Important safety instructions..........6 Notes on the LCD panel of this display........6 Safety notice for remote control..........7 Battery safety notice ............... 7 BenQ ecoFACTS................8 Package contents ..............9 Optional accessory................9 Parts of the display and their functions ......10 Front panel ..................
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OSD menu overview ..............34 Operations in the OSD menu............ 36 Picture menu ................37 Screen menu ................39 Audio menu .................. 42 Configuration1 menu............... 43 Configuration2 menu............... 45 Option menu................46 Update menu ................49 Product information............50 Dimensions..................50 Specifications..................
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 Quick Start Guide AAA batteries Quick start guide USB cable Touch pen x 2 •...
Parts of the display and their functions Parts of the display and their functions Front panel Name Description • Receives command signals from the remote control. • Detects ambient lighting conditions around the display and Remote control sensor / adjusts screen brightness automatically when the Ambient Ambient light sensor / Light Sensor function is activated.
Parts of the display and their functions Rear panel Name Description ENTER/VIDEO • Selects a video source. SOURCE • Confirms your selection or enters a submenu in the On- Screen Display (OSD) menu. MENU • Opens the OSD menu. • Returns to a previous menu or exits the OSD menu. Scrolls through settings and options in the OSD menu.
Parts of the display and their functions Input/output terminals Name Description RJ45 Connects to the RJ45 port on your Ethernet or router. RS-232C IN/OUT For external control and multi-display operation. • RS-232C IN: receives control signals from a computer or another display.
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Parts of the display and their functions SPEAKERS (R/L) Outputs audio signals from an audio or HDMI input source to external speakers. AUDIO IN Receives audio signals from an external device (such as a VCR or DVD player). (AUDIO2/AUDIO3) AC SWITCH ON/ Turns on or off the main power.
Parts of the display and their functions Remote control INFO Shows the current input source and resolution. Selects the VGA input source. Selects the DVI input source. Power Turns on the display or puts it in standby mode. EXIT Returns to a previous menu or closes the OSD menu.
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.
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 • To maintain proper ventilation, keep at least 10 mm of 10mm clear space from the back cover of the display to the (0.39") wall. • Please consult a professional technician for wall mount installations. The manufacturer accepts no liability for installations not performed by a professional technician.
Setting up the display 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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Setting up the display Connecting the digital input 1. Connect the DVI-D 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 VIDEO IN (HDMI) input jack on the display using an HDMI cable or a DVI-D to HDMI conversion cable.
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Setting up the display Connecting the YPbPr component video input 1. Connect the VIDEO IN (COMPONENT) jacks on the display to the component output jacks on an A/V device (such as a VCR or DVD player) using a component video cable. 2.
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Setting up the display Connecting the DisplayPort inputs 1. Connect the DisplayPort/DVI/VGA/HDMI connector of the PC to the DISPLAY PORT connector of the display using a DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable or Display- Port to DVI/VGA/HDMI adaptor. 2. Insert the audio cable to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO1) input of the display and connect to the corresponding PC connector.
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Setting up the display Connecting external speakers The built-in amplifier on the display allows you to output audio signals through external speakers. Connect external speakers to the SPEAKERS (R/L) jacks on the display. External speakers You can use the remote control or the control panel on the display to adjust the volume.
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Setting up the display 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. Additional display RS-232C cable cable...
Setting up the display Connecting the touch module Connect the USB cable on the display to a computer. The touch module supports easy Plug-and-Play operations. There is no need to install additional drivers on the computer.
Setting up the display 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.
Using the touch screen Using the touch screen You can use the optical touch screen to control your operating system. The touch screen can emulate basic mouse functions and supports multi-touch functions for Windows 7*. The following table shows a list of gestures you can use on the touch screen. •...
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Using the touch screen OS functions Gesture actions For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Selection Drag one finger left or right. Pan up / Pan down / Back / Quickly drag your finger (Flick) in a desired direction. Forward Multi-touch functions For Windows 7 - Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate versions Right-click 1.
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Using the touch screen OS functions Gesture actions Supported by specific • Move two fingers in opposing directions. applications • Use one finger to pivot around another. Supported by specific Tap two fingers simultaneously. applications The target should be the midpoint between the fingers. For Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Wakeup from Windows Press and hold for 4 seconds.
Using the touch screen Calibrating the touch screen Ensure that you have installed the supplied USB cable on the display to a computer. You can calibrate the touch screen to use it more efficiently. Refer to Calibration tools on the enclosed CD to perform the operation. Important instructions for using the touch screen •...
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, 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 Configuration1 > Network settings. You will see the OSD page similar to the following picture.
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Network connection 1. Enter the address of the display in the address bar of your browser and press Enter. The Login page appears. Here is an example of the complete address: http:// 172.16.0.1/html. 2. Enter the same password you have set in the Network settings > Login password menu and press Login.
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Network connection • Configuration Setup: Some frequently used settings are provided on this page for you to control the display. • Tiling Setup: Allows you to arrange multiple displays in a video wall or matrix and define the position of each one. •...
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD menu overview Menu name Options/functions See page • Brightness • Contrast • Sharpness • Black level • Noise reduction • Tint • Color Picture • Color temperature • Color control •...
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu • OSD turn off • Information OSD • Sleep timer Configuration2 • OSD H position • OSD V position • Monitor information • Touch feature • Input resolution • Black level expansion • Settings cloning •...
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. ENTER VIDEO SOURCE 2. In the OSD menu, press 2.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Picture menu Brightness Picture Contrast Screen Sharpness Black level Audio Noise reduction Configuration1 Tint Color Configuration2 Color temperature Option Color control Update Light sensor Name Description Brightness Adjusts the overall image brightness by changing the intensity of the LCD panel’s backlight.
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Light sensor Adjusts the ambient light sensitivity around the display. This function is not available when DCR or Brightness under Panel saving is turned on. Disable these functions to make Light sensor accessible from the OSD menu.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Screen menu H position Picture V position Screen Clock Audio Clock phase Zoom mode Configuration1 Custom zoom Configuration2 Screen reset Option Update Name Description H position Adjusts the horizontal position of the VGA input image. V position Adjusts the vertical position of the VGA input image.
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Zoom mode The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (widescreen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 16:9 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format). This function allows you to optimize the picture display on screen.
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Custom Use this function to further customize the zoom settings to suit the image you zoom want to display. Zoom - Expands the horizontal and vertical sizes of the image simultaneously. H zoom - Expands the horizontal size of the image only.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Audio menu Speaker Picture Volume Screen Balance Treble Audio Bass Configuration1 Mute Configuration2 Audio source Audio reset Option Update Name Description Speaker Sets the audio source. External: Selects the audio output source from SPEAKERS (R/L) on the rear connector panel.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Configuration1 menu Switch on state Picture Auto adjust Screen Power save Audio Language Panel saving Configuration1 Network settings Configuration2 Configuration reset Factory reset Option Update Name Description Switch on state Sets the display on or off when the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Panel saving Reduces the risk of the "image persistence”. • Brightness - Select On and the brightness of the image will be reduced to an appropriate level, and the Brightness setting in the Picture menu will become unavailable.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Configuration2 menu OSD turn off Picture Information OSD Screen Sleep timer Audio OSD H position OSD V position Configuration1 Monitor information Configuration2 Touch feature Option Update Name Description OSD turn off Sets the period of time the OSD menu stays on the screen (from 5 to 120 seconds since the last key stroke) Information Sets the period of time the information OSD stays on the screen.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Option menu Input resolution Picture Black level expansion Screen Settings cloning Audio Scan mode Scan conversion Configuration1 Film mode Configuration2 IR control IR out Option Keyboard control Update Tiling Heat status Name Description Input resolution Sets the VGA input resolution. This is only required when the display cannot detect the resolution correctly.
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Film mode Turns on or off the film mode frame conversion function. • Auto - Enable the film mode frame conversion function for movies and motion pictures. The display converts a 24 frames-per-second (24 fps) input signal format into DVD video signal format.
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The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Heat status This function allows you to check the thermal status of the display at any time. The accuracy of the temperature indicated is 5 degrees Celsius. Date and time Adjusts current date and time for the display’s internal clock. Schedule •...
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Update menu From USB Picture Screen Audio Configuration1 Configuration2 Option Update Name Description From USB To update the display firmware: 1. Take a USB flash drive and make sure it is formatted with FAT32. 2. Create a folder and name it “fupgrade” on the USB flash drive. 3.
Product information Specifications Item Specifications TL650 Active area (H x V mm) 1428.48 x 803.52 Pixel pitch (mm) 0.744 Native resolution 1920 x 1080 (pixels) Brightness (cd/m LCD panel (typical) Contrast (typical) 4000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio 13000:1 (DCR) Response time (ms)
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Product information Operating Temperature 0 - 40 C, 32 - 104 Operating Humidity 10% - 90% (without condensation) Environment Storage Temperature -20 - 60 C, 4 - 140 Storage Humidity 10% - 95% (without condensation) Weight (kg) 71.5 Mechanical Dimensions 1515.8 x 888.6 x 114.15 (W x H x D) (mm) Specifications and functions are subject to change without notice.
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 • Have you locked the remote control function? Unlock the not work function and try again. • Check for incorrect battery orientation. • Check for dead batteries. • Check your distance and angle from the display. •...
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