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Summary of Contents for BenQ AQ COLOR Display Pilot 2
- Page 1 LCD Monitor Display Pilot 2 User Manual V 1.00...
- Page 2 BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this document. BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
- Page 3 Note In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example: System > Information.
- Page 4 Table of contents Copyright and disclaimer ..............2 Introduction ..................6 System requirements and compatible monitors ........6 Setup ....................7 Getting ready before you start ..............7 Downloading and launching Display Pilot 2 ..........8 Updating the software ................9 Overview ..................10 Software widget ..................10 Settings pages ..................12 Customizing your widget .................13...
- Page 5 Working with two or more video sources (PIP / PBP) ......23 Managing the layout of multiple windows (Desktop Partition) ....24 Using a preset layout ................24 Customizing a layout ................25 Customizing each application's color mode (Application Mode) ..26 Backing up your settings to cloud storage ........28 Uploading software settings to the cloud ..........28 Loading settings from the cloud .............29 Looking for assistance ..............
- Page 6 • Images and menu options in this document are for reference only and may look different according to different BenQ monitors or the operating system (OS) of your device. The user interface may subject to change without prior notice.
- Page 7 Setup The software provides full functions when working with compatible BenQ monitors. Limited functions are provided for other monitors. It scans and detects the connected monitors when the software is launched. Make sure the monitors are properly connected to the computer.
- Page 8 Downloading and launching Display Pilot 2 1. Visit the local website from www.BenQ.com > Display Pilot 2 to download the software. 2. Click the file just downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. Click to launch the software. The software checks for an update when it is launched.
- Page 9 Updating the software The software is set to check for an update automatically when it is launched. If an update is available, you will be guided to download and update the software automatically before it is launched. If you prefer to check for update manually, go to (Settings) >...
- Page 10 Overview Software widget A compatible monitor An unsupported monitor Function Descriptions Shows the connected monitor or a list of 1. Monitor's name connected monitors.
- Page 11 Shows a list of input sources. Available options 8. Input source vary by model and existing connections. For Mac series and compatible BenQ monitors. 9. Display settings Accesses the display settings of your computer. You can change font size quickly if desired.
- Page 12 Function Descriptions Accesses settings for the current color mode. Available settings and options vary by model. Color mode settings icon accessing the setting page is available when the cursor hovers on this area. Settings pages Page name Descriptions Decides what supported functions can be 1.
- Page 13 Customizing your widget The color of your software interface changes according to different series of the connected BenQ monitors. You cannot change the interface color. However, you can decide to keep your widget simple and shows only the frequently used functions.
- Page 14 Note A function can only be enabled from the widget. If it is supported yet not showed in widget, go to (Settings) > Preference to make it available in widget first. And then go back to widget to enable the function.
- Page 15 Operations Changing and customizing a color mode Note • Available color modes vary by model. To find out the description of each color mode, refer to the user manual of the connected monitor. • If your monitor is HDR-compatible, HDR mode will not be selectable in the Color mode list. However, if the HDR function is enabled from your OS and HDR content is connected, the monitor switches to HDR mode automatically.
- Page 16 3. After the adjustments are done, click to exit. Improving color accuracy of the monitor (ICCsync) The computer's color profile (ICC profile) may not best suit your monitor. If you want to make sure to obtain the accurate color matching representation, change the computer's ICC profile to ensure the computer works better with the monitor.
- Page 17 3. A list of available ICC profiles is displayed. • Select an existing profile from the list to apply. • Select to browse your computer for other ICC profile in *.icm or *.icc format. If you have calibrated your monitor and a new ICC profile has been generated, look for that profile and apply the calibration results.
- Page 18 2. Make sure Software Dimming is enabled. The screen brightness will be adjusted slightly as the software control of brightness is added. Software Dimming is marked under the Brightness slider in the widget, indicating that the function is enabled. Software control Hardware control 3.
- Page 19 Brightness adjustment by iKeyboard Control For MacOS and Apple keyboards only. With iKeyboard Control, you can adjust the brightness of the connected compatible monitor by pressing F1/F2 keys on your Apple keyboard as usual. 1. Go to (Settings) > Preference > Brightness. 2.
- Page 20 Adjusting volume Selected models only. You are provided with several ways to adjust the volume of the connected and selected speakers easily from the software. • Volume slider on the widget • iKeyboard Control Volume adjustment by iKeyboard Control For MacOS and Apple keyboards only. With iKeyboard Control, you can adjust the volume of the connected and selected speakers by pressing F10/F11/F12 keys on your Apple keyboard as usual.
- Page 21 The screen goes with the monitor when being rotated. Note Available only when there is a built-in rotation sensor on the monitor. Visit www.BenQ.com > the purchased model > the Specifications tab to see if Pivot is supported.
- Page 22 Rotating the screen manually 1. Click the function name Auto Pivot from the widget to access the settings. 2. Make sure Auto Pivot is disabled so you can set the rotation angle. The setting will take effect immediately. Previewing your design in actual print size (Print Assist) As you can zoom in and out easily on the screen, you may need some measurement tool to know the dimension of your design and to place the...
- Page 23 • Drag and move to move print assist on the current screen. • (Available if supported) Select to move print assist to another supported external monitor. • Select to disable the Print Assist function. Print size Grid lines Working with two or more video sources (PIP / PBP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode displays the main video source on the screen while the second source in an inset window.
- Page 24 Managing the layout of multiple windows (Desktop Partition) Select a preferred layout and arrange multiple application windows as desired. You can manage to show up to four windows simultaneously. Using a preset layout 1. Click from the widget to enable Desktop Partition. 2.
- Page 25 4. The window is then resized and fits into the selected partition. Repeat step 3 until all windows are organized as planned and are displayed simultaneously. 5. Resize a partition by dragging and dropping its edge if desired. Note that the changed layout is applied yet not saved. To save a resized layout, see Customizing a layout on page Customizing a layout...
- Page 26 4. Resize a partition by dragging and dropping its edges. 5. After the adjustment is done, click Save as to save the new layout. The customized layout is then created for future use and is available from the layout list. 6.
- Page 27 3. Click and select an application from your computer and add it to the application list. 4. Back to the software, find the application just added and select a preferred option from the color mode list. Once the application is launched and the window is brought to the front, the preset color mode is applied immediately.
- Page 28 Backing up your settings to cloud storage Available only when you are logged in to Google, WeChat, or Apple account. The cloud storage service is provided for logged-in users of the software. You can back up the following software settings to the cloud. •...
- Page 29 Backup Function Backup file(s) on cloud frequency Twice a day Only the latest backup file is Auto backup as preset by saved on the cloud. software You can name and save up to three backup files on the cloud. Manual backup Anytime To save a new one after that, you need to select an old file and replace it by a new one.
- Page 30 Network connection required. Click Download from (Settings) > About. A list of user manuals in all languages is displayed. Click the desired language to access the latest manual version from BenQ website. Contacting customer service Network connection required. Click Export from (Settings) >...
- Page 31 Resetting the system If you prefer to restore the system to factory default settings, go to (Settings) > About > Reset. All the customized changes will be reset. Note To set a color mode only, set the color mode from the widget and go to the color mode setting. Select Reset Color.
- Page 32 Troubleshooting How to obtain the latest software automatically? Enable Automatically check for updates from (Settings) > About and you will be notified when an software update is available. See Updating the software on page 9 for more information. I can't change to other color modes in Display Pilot 2. There is only HDR mode available on the list.
- Page 33 Reboot your computer and restart Display Pilot 2. Try with iKeyboard Control again. Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service.
- Page 34 BenQ.com © 2023 BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved.
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