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  • Page 1 LCD Monitor User Manual DesignVue Designer Monitor | PD 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 How to adjust monitor height? Adjusting the monitor height How to wall mount the monitor? Using the monitor wall mounting kit (purchased separately) Menus and accessories How to use the OSD menu?
  • Page 5 Useful tools to enhance efficiency Can I control two computers with one set of keyboard and mouse? Working with two or more video sources with one set of keyboard and mouse (KVM Switch) How to split screen my monitor to show images from two sources at the same time? Displaying two sources at the same time (PIP/PBP) How to preview an image of different color settings simultane-...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    • An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm must be used. • Use only the power cord provided by BenQ. Never use a power cord that appears to be damaged or frayed. For Germany only: •...

  • Page 7: 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. Caution •...
  • Page 8 Typographics Icon / Symbol Item Meaning Warning Information mainly to prevent the damage to components, data, or personal injury caused by misuse and improper operation or behavior. Useful information for completing a task. Note Supplementary information. In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu may be shown in condensed form, for example: Menu >...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright ............................2 Product support .......................... 3 Q&A index ............................ 4 Safety precautions ........................6 Power safety ..............................6 Care and cleaning ............................7 Servicing................................ 7 Caution ................................. 7 Getting started ...........................11 Getting to know your monitor ....................13 Front view ..............................
  • Page 10 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...................... 60 Need more help?............................63 11/8/21 PD05U-EM-V0...

  • Page 11: 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 Stand Monitor Base Back Cover Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions...
  • Page 12 Power Cord (Supplied item may differ by model or region.) Video Cable: DP to mini DP (Varies by region) Video Cable: DP to DP (Varies by region) Video Cable: HDMI Video Cable: USB-C™ The length of USB-C™ cable should be less than 1 meter to make the connection easy.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Speakers 2. Power LED indicator Back view 3. USB-C™ port (for data transfer only) 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (downstream; connecting to the USB devices) 5. Headphone jack 6. Power button 7.

  • Page 14: 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 - 20. peripherals Headphone/ Speakers peripherals PC / Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 15 Power delivery of USB-C™ ports on your monitor With the power delivery function, your monitor helps supply power to the connected USB-C™ devices. Available power varies by port. Make sure the devices are connected to the appropriate ports to be activated properly with sufficient power. PD2705U / PD2705UE USB-C™...

  • Page 16: 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. The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model.
  • Page 17 Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated. Raise the thumbscrew lid and tighten the thumbscrew as illustrated. Then push the lid back. (PD2705U only) Unfold the front side of the box as illustrated to leave some room for stand installation. How to assemble your monitor hardware...
  • Page 18 Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them together until they click and lock into place. Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface.
  • Page 19 2. Connect the PC video cable. The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations in this document may vary depending on the product supplied for your region. 1. Establish a video cable connection. • Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. •...
  • Page 20 4. Connect the USB devices. 1. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the mon- itor. Note that this step is not required if the video source is from the USB-C™ inputs. 2.
  • Page 21 6. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 7. Install the back cover. Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position.
  • Page 22 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer, too. Available input icons vary by model. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 23: How To Detach The Stand

    How to detach the 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. 2. Remove the back cover. Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position.
  • Page 24 4. Remove the monitor base. Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base. And then detach the base from the stand. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 from the popup menu. Select Screen resolution Portrait , and apply the setting. Orientation Depending on the operating system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen orientation.

  • Page 27: Viewing Angle Adjustment

    To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display. You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is enough room for cables.

  • Page 28: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit (Purchased Separately)

    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 29: How To Adjust Your Monitor

    How to adjust your monitor The control panel 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 Name Description Power key Turns the power on or off. 5-way controller Accesses the functions or menu items as instructed by the on-screen icons.

  • Page 30: 5-Way Controller And Basic Menu Operations

    5-way controller and basic menu operations The 5-way controller is located at the rear of the monitor. While sitting in front of the monitor, move the controller to the directions instructed by the on-screen icons for menu navigation and operations. Left Right Down...
  • Page 31 5-way controller OSD icon Function operation Move down • Goes to the next menu item. • For down / decrease adjustment. Move to the left • Returns to the previous menu. • Exits OSD menu. 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.

  • Page 32: Working With The Hot Keys

    Working with the hot keys The custom keys (located next to the 5-way controller) perform as hot keys to provide direct access to pre-defined functions. You can change the default setting and designate different functions for these keys. Accessing the hot key functions 1.
  • Page 33 6. Under the category, check to select up to 3 items for quick access by this key. Mode: Adobe RGB KVM Switch: OFF Display Custom Key 1 Color Mode sRGB Color Custom Key 2 Input Rec. 709 Controller Key 1, 2, 3 KVM Switch DualView M-book...

  • Page 34: Hotkey Puck G2 And Its Basic Operations

    Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to the monitor. on page • Hotkey Puck G2 is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor exclusively and is available for compatible models only. Do not connect it to other devices with mini USB ports. Name...
  • Page 35 Controlling the display with Display Pilot The Display Pilot software is provided as an alternative to control the display. Download and install from Support.BenQ.com (see Product support on page The main functions include: • Control of the main functions / configurations of the monitor.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Display Mode

    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. Visit Support.BenQ.com to access the under your monitor ICC Profile Installation Guide model for instructions.

  • Page 37: Working With Two Or More Video Sources With One Set Of Keyboard And Mouse (Kvm Switch)

    Working with two or more video sources with one set of keyboard and mouse (KVM Switch) If you have two or more computer systems, you might find yourself busy going back and forth between several sets of keyboard and mouse to control each display separately. Now with the KVM feature and sufficient I/O ports on one monitor, you can work with one set of keyboard and mouse only.
  • Page 38 3. After two or more sets of connections are made properly, the KVM Switch function is enabled automatically. You can find out the status from the OSD menus. On the main menu, the KVM status On the Input hotkey menu, is displayed.
  • Page 39 Switch by the rotation key on Hotkey Puck Gen 2 The rotation key is set to KVM Switch by default. Press the key repeatedly to cycle through available options. KVM Switch USB-C DisplayPort USB 1 HDMI USB 2 Switch from the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck Gen 2 Customize Controller Key 1, 2, 3 to KVM Switch as instructed in Customizing the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on page...
  • Page 40 Switch from the KVM Switch menu Go to KVM Switch to manually select a source. Mode: Adobe RGB KVM Switch: ON If it can't use KVM, Display USB-C DisplayPort please check Color DisplayPort HDMI USB 1 1. Input Source is connected KVM Switch USB 2...

  • Page 41: Displaying Two Sources At The Same Time (Pip/Pbp)

    4. Press the rotation key on Hotkey Puck Gen 2 (as the hot key for KVM Switch by default) to switch. Scenario C: Working with two computers and two monitors USB-C in control Switched to be DP in control (USB 1 upstream) (DP) (USB-C) (The KVM Switch hot key)

  • Page 42: Working With Two Color Settings On The Same Image (Dualview)

    1. Make sure a FHD/4K HDR player is ready. Players with the following names and resolutions are supported. Note that the 4K content on a FHD monitor get resized and is displayed at 1920 x 1080. Commonly used names for FHD, 4K, 4K Ultra HD, UHD, UHD 4K, Ultra HD, 2160p FHD/4K (may vary by manufacturer)
  • Page 43 3. A list of available color modes for the right window is displayed. Select one to apply the setting. Picture with the Picture with the setting from setting from Color > Color Color > Mode. DualView. How to adjust your monitor...

  • Page 44: 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 5-way controller to bring up the hot key menu, and press (Menu) to access the main menu. See 5-way controller and basic menu operations on page 30 for details.

  • Page 45: 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 46 Item Function Range Sets the PIP mode. Pictures from two independent video sources are displayed on the screen at the same time. The audio input is from the main source if the PIP mode is activated. Not available when HDR function is enabled. Main Determines the main video source.

  • Page 47: Color Menu

    Color 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 48 Item Function Range CAD / CAM Enhances the contrast if a CAD / CAM software is used. Animation Enhances the contrast of the dark shades so you 0 ~ 10 could work on the details easily when making an animation. Low Blue Decreases the blue light emitted from the display Light...
  • Page 49 Item Function Range DualView Displays the preview of screen images under the selected modes. • OFF Once enabled, the screen will be divided into two windows; the • sRGB left window demonstrates the image under the mode selected • Rec. 709 from Color Mode, while the right window presents the image •...
  • Page 50 Item Function Range Color sRGB Suitable for sRGB compatible Gamut peripherals. Rec. 709 For better color matching representation with Standard Rec. 709. Native For better color matching representation with the native color gamut. Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors. •...
  • Page 51 Settings Color Color Color Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Saturation Temperature Gamut sRGB Rec. 709 M-book CAD / CAM Animation Low Blue Light Darkroom DICOM User Navigating the main menu...

  • Page 52: Kvm Switch Menu

    KVM Switch 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: 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 54: Custom Key Menu

    Custom Key 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 Controller Sets the function to be accessed by controller key 1 / 2 / 3 • Color Mode Key 1, 2, 3 on Hotkey Puck G2. See Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic • Signal Input operations on page 34 for the location of the keys.

  • Page 56: 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 57 Item Function Range OSD Settings Language Sets the OSD menu language. • English • 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 58 Item Function Range Power Awake By default, this function is disabled, and the USB ports are not • ON supplied with power while the monitor is in standby mode. • OFF To keep supplying power to the USB ports in monitor’s standby mode, change the setting to ON.
  • Page 59 Item Function Range Burn-in Screen burn-in or image retention may be found on the • YES Cleaner screen if a still image is displayed for an extended period of • NO time. Enable this function to help reduce the visible fixed lines or shades on the screen by showing several default patterns.

  • Page 60: 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 and Adjusting the Screen Resolution make adjustments based on these instructions. Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution? Download from the website (see...
  • Page 61 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 62 Audio No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers. • Remove your headphone (if the headphone is connected to the monitor). • Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected. • If the external speakers are USB-powered, check whether the USB connection is OK. •...
  • Page 63 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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