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  • Page 1 LCD Monitor User Manual Business Monitor | BL Series...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    (Applicable for flicker-free models only.) 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 3: Product Support

    BenQ to ensure compatibility. Do not disassemble the product unless you are aware of the consequences. If you cannot find the dismantled information on your product, contact the local customer service for assistance.

  • Page 4: Q&A Index

    Q&A index Start with the topics that you are interested in. Setup How to set up the monitor and turn it on? Safety precautions How to assemble your monitor hardware (for models without height adjustment stand) Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand How to adjust the monitor viewing angle? Viewing angle adjustment How to wall mount the monitor?

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • Use only the power cord provided by BenQ. Never use a power cord that appears to be damaged or frayed. • To avoid possible damage to the monitor, do not use it in a region where power supply is unstable.

  • Page 6: Installation

    • This monitor is designed mainly for personal use. If you want to use the monitor in a public place or a harsh environment, contact your nearest BenQ service center for assistance. • To avoid possible electric shock, do not dissemble or repair the monitor.

  • Page 7: Safety Notice For Remote Control (Applicable If A Remote Control Is Provided)

    Caution • The monitor should be 50 ~ 70 cm (20 ~ 28 inches) away from your eyes. • Looking at the screen for an extended period of time causes eye fatigue and may deteriorate your eyesight. Rest your eyes for 5 ~ 10 minutes for every 1 hour of product use. •...

  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning

    If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. • Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support.

  • Page 9: General Warranty Information

    General warranty information Note that the monitor warranty may be void if any of the following conditions occurs: • Documents required for warranty services have been altered by unauthorized use or is illegible. • The model number or production number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright ............................2 Product support ...........................3 Q&A index ............................4 Safety precautions ........................5 Power safety..............................5 Installation..............................6 Operation..............................6 Safety notice for remote control (applicable if a remote control is provided) ......7 Battery safety notice (applicable if a remote control is provided) ..........7 Care and cleaning............................
  • Page 11 Navigating the main menu .......................47 Eye Care menu (selected models only) ....................48 Display menu ............................. 50 Picture menu ............................. 52 Picture Advanced menu .......................... 54 Audio menu ............................... 57 System menu ............................. 58 ECO menu (selected models only) ...................... 62 Troubleshooting ........................64 Frequently asked questions (FAQ).......................

  • Page 12: 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 (Models with Bright Intelligence function) (Models with standard bezel) (Models without Bright Intelligence...
  • Page 13 Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Regulatory Statements Power Cord (Supplied item may differ by model or region.) Video Cable: D-Sub (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory) Getting started...
  • Page 14 Audio Cable (Optional accessory) USB Cable (Optional accessory) • 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 15: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    Getting to know your monitor Front view (Models with Bright Intelligence function) (BL2381T) (Models without Bright Intelligence function) (Models with standard bezel) 1. Light sensor (available for models with Bright Intelligence) 2. Control buttons 3. Power button 4. Power LED indicator Bottom view BL2381T / BL2581T / BL2483TM 1.

  • Page 16: Back View

    Back view 1. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on page 2. Stand release 3. Cable cover 4. Kensington lock slot LINE IN D-SUB • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model.
  • Page 17 BL2283 1. AC power input jack 2. DisplayPort socket 3. HDMI socket LINE IN D-SUB 4. D-Sub socket 5. Audio Line In 6. Headphone jack 7. DVI-D socket BL2381T 8. USB 3.0 port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 9. USB 3.0 ports (downstream; connecting to USB devices) BL2581T BL2783...

  • Page 18: Connections

    Connections 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 - 28. BL2480 / BL2480L / BL2480T / BL2480TL / BL2780 / BL2780T LINE IN D-SUB Speakers /...
  • Page 19 Models with DVI inputs LINE IN D-SUB BL2483 / BL2483T Speakers / Speakers / Headphone Headphone PC / Notebook PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 20 BL2283 LINE IN D-SUB Speakers / Headphone PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 21 BL2381T Speakers / Headphone USB peripherals PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 22 BL2581T USB peripherals Speakers / Headphone PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 23 BL2783 Speakers / Headphone PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 24 BL2483TM Speakers / Headphone PC / Notebook The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. Getting to know your monitor...

  • Page 25: How To Assemble Your Monitor Hardware (For Models Without Height Adjustment Stand)

    How to assemble your monitor hardware (for models without height adjustment stand) • 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. •...
  • Page 26 Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them together until they click and lock into place. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface.
  • Page 27 2. Remove the cover of the cable management system. The stand arm also works as a cable management system that helps keep the cables neat and clean. Slide the cable cover up to align the marking on the cable cover with the unlock icon on the stand arm. Remove the cover as illustrated.
  • Page 28 To Connect the D-Sub Cable Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm first. Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at LINE IN D-SUB the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video...
  • Page 29 5. Connect the headphone. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the rear of the monitor. LINE IN D-SUB 6. Connect the audio cable. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the monitor (Line In) and your computer audio outlet.
  • Page 30 9. Connect-to and turn-on the power. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on. Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor.

  • Page 31: How To Detach The Stand And The Base (For Models Without Height Adjustment Stand)

    How to detach the stand and the base (for models without height adjustment stand) 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...
  • Page 32 3. Remove the monitor base. Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated. How to assemble your monitor hardware (for models without height adjustment stand)

  • Page 33: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit (For Models Without Height Adjustment Stand)

    Using the monitor wall mounting kit (for models without height adjustment stand) The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully.
  • Page 34 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 35: Assembling Your Monitor With A Height Adjustment Stand

    Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand How to attach the monitor base • 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. •...
  • Page 36 • You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. Adjusting the monitor height on page 38 for more information. Your monitor is an edge to edge monitor and should be handled with care. Adjust the screen angle by placing your hands on the top and on the base of the monitor as illustrated.

  • Page 37: How To Detach The Base (For Models With Height Adjustment Stand)

    How to detach the base (for models with height adjustment stand) 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. Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the maximum extended position.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Monitor Height

    Adjusting the monitor height To adjust the monitor height, hold both the top and the bottom 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 39: 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. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. Depending on the operation system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen orientation.

  • Page 40: 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 monitor tilt, swivel, and height adjustment functions. Check the product specifications on the website for details. Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand...

  • Page 41: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit (For Models With Height Adjustment Stand)

    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. Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand...

  • Page 42: 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. How to adjust your monitor...

  • Page 43: 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. 2. The hot key menu is displayed. The left three controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions.
  • Page 44 OSD icon OSD in hot key in main Function menu menu • By default, the key is the hot key for . To change Custom Key 2 Input the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page (BL2483 / BL2783) By default, the key is the hot key .

  • Page 45: Picture Optimization

    If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you can use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. The utility is available on the website.

  • Page 46: Choosing An Appropriate Picture Mode

    Choosing an appropriate picture mode Your monitor provides various picture modes that are suitable for different types of images. See Picture Mode on page 54 for all the available picture modes. Go to for a desired picture mode. Picture Advanced Picture Mode is preferred, select Low Blue Light...

  • Page 47: 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 (Menu) the main menu. See Basic menu operation on page 43 for details.

  • Page 48: Eye Care Menu (Selected Models Only)

    Eye Care menu (selected models only) Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And 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 49 Item Function Range Turns the Bright Intelligence function on or off. The built-in • Bright Intelligence light sensor works with Bright Intelligence technology to • detect the ambient light, image brightness and contrast, and then balance the screen automatically. Sets to display the light condition around the •...

  • Page 50: 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. And 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 51 Item Function Range Use this to change the input to that appropriate to • Input D-Sub your video cable connection type. • (for models with DP inputs) • (for models with DVI inputs) • HDMI Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. 0 to 100 H.

  • Page 52: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And 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 53 Item Function Range Adjusts the tone luminance. • Gamma • • • • Allows video and still photographs to be viewed Color Normal Temperature with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory Bluish pre-set to the PC industry standard white color.

  • Page 54: Picture Advanced Menu

    Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And 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 55 Item Function Range Adjusts color matching representation for people Color with color vision deficiency to distinguish colors Weakness easily. You are provided with on this Red Filter Green Filter monitor. Go to > and choose Eye Care Color Weakness one as needed. See Color Weakness on page 49 for more information.
  • Page 56 Item Function Range Determines the color space ( ) based on the detected Color video signal. Format You might need to manually set the if colors shown on the Color Format monitor screen do not display properly. If the input source is HDMI, color format is not selectable. In other words, is automatically set depending on the input video source.

  • Page 57: Audio Menu

    Audio menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And 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 58: 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. And 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 59 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 60 Item Function Range Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. • Custom Key Picture Mode • Low Blue Light Low Blue Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2. Custom Key Light Plus • Bright Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3.
  • Page 61 Item Function Range Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission. • DisplayPort (selected • models only) Adjusts the LED indicator’s brightness of the power key. • OSD Key Bri. • (selected • models only) Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the •...

  • Page 62: Eco Menu (Selected Models Only)

    ECO menu (selected models only) Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And 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 63 Item Function Range Sets to display the countdown to turn off the monitor. ECO Sensor • ON Meter • Decides how far the sensor can detect. • Sensor Near Range • Middle • Navigating the main menu...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Imaging The image is blurred. • Download from the website (see Product support on page 3). Refer to Resolution file " ". And then select the correct resolution, refresh rate Adjusting the Screen Resolution and make adjustments based on these instructions. •...
  • Page 65 The image is displaced in one direction. Download from the website (see Product support on page 3). Refer to Resolution file " ". And then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and Adjusting the Screen Resolution make adjustments based on these instructions. Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen.

  • Page 66: 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 visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. Troubleshooting...

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