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

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright Copyright © 2013 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

  • Page 3: Benq Ecofacts

    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 4: Table Of Contents

    Viewing angle adjustment ........................20 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ....................21 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............22 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................23 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..............24 How to install on Windows 8 system ....................

  • Page 5: 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 Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.)
  • Page 6 Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory, sold separately) Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable USB Cable • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Light sensor / Eco sensor 2. Control buttons 3. Power button Back view 4. Cable management hole 5. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on page 6.

  • Page 8: Input And Output Ports

    7. USB 3.0 ports (downstream; connecting to USB devices. BL2710 only) 8. VESA mount release button Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model. Check the document on the provided CD for details. Specification BL2710 1.

  • Page 9: Connection

    Connection 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 - 14. BL2410 USB peripherals Speakers (USB 2.0) PC/Notebook Getting to know your monitor...
  • Page 10 BL2710 USB peripherals (USB 3.0) Speakers USB peripherals (USB 2.0) Headphone PC/Notebook Getting to know your monitor...

  • Page 11: 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. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model.
  • Page 12 Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor ( push them together until they click and lock into place Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged.

  • Page 13: Connect The Audio Cable

    To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use.
  • Page 14 4. Connect USB devices. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port at the back). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor. Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor.
  • Page 15 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function.

  • Page 16: How To Detach The Stand And The Base

    How to detach the stand and the base 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 on a flat clean padded surface.
  • Page 17 Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further. And then detach the base from the stand. You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated. Keep the headphone hook somewhere safe. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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. Click to launch the (if installed from the CD), and check Display Pilot Software Auto Pivot set the display to rotate with the monitor automatically.

  • Page 20: Viewing Angle Adjustment

    4. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 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 21: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit

    Using the monitor wall mounting kit 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. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Getting The Most From Your Benq Monitor

    Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software.

  • Page 23: How To Install The Monitor On A New Computer

    BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions. You...

  • Page 24: How To Upgrade The Monitor On An Existing Computer

    The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems.

  • Page 25: How To Install On Windows 8 System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 26: How To Install On Windows 7 System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 27: 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. The control keys are embedded in a touchpad and are indicated by the LED indicators. Touch of an LED indicator represents pressing the corresponding control key.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Controlling The Display With Display Pilot

    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 • For Down/Decrease adjustment. •...

  • Page 30: 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.

  • Page 31: Choosing An Appropriate Picture Mode For Reading

    Choosing an appropriate picture mode for reading Your monitor features a picture mode that is suitable for reading e-books and documents. 1. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu, and press to access the Menu main menu.

  • Page 32: 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 the main Menu menu.

  • Page 33: 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. Mode: Standard Display Auto Adjustment...
  • Page 34 Item Function Range Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. 0 to 100 V. Position Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to 0 to 100 Pixel Clock synchronize with the analog input video signal. See also: Picture optimization on page Not applicable to a digital input signal.

  • Page 35: 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. Mode: Standard Display Brightness...
  • Page 36 Item Function Range 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. Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory Reddish pre-set to the news print standard white color.

  • Page 37: 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. Mode: Standard Display Picture Mode...
  • Page 38 Item Function Range For viewing videos. Movie For viewing still images. Photo For reading e-books or documents. Reading For saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs. Minimizes the visual differences between the M-book monitor and the connected MacBook series product.
  • Page 39 Item Function Range Determines the color space ( ) based on the Color detected video signal. Format You might need to manually set the if colors shown on Color Format the monitor screen do not display properly. If the input source is HDMI or DP, color format is not selectable. In other words, is automatically set depending on the Color Format...

  • Page 40: 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. Mode: Standard Display Volume...

  • Page 41: 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. Mode: Standard Display OSD Settings...
  • Page 42 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 43 Item Function Range Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. • Custom Key Picture Mode • Display Mode Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2. • Custom Key Brightness • Contrast Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3. Custom Key •...
  • Page 44 Item Function Range Displays the current monitor property settings. • Input Information • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • Model Name Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission. • DisplayPort • Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the •...

  • Page 45: Ergonomics Menu

    Ergonomics 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. Mode: Standard Eye Protect Display...
  • Page 46 Item Function Range Decides to display the pop-up message that reminds you to • Smart rest your eyes. Reminder • Sets the interval of the reminder message. • Time interval • (min.) • • • Sets the time the reminder message lasts on the screen. •...

  • Page 47: Eco Menu

    Eco 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. Mode: Standard ECO Sensor Display...
  • Page 48 Item Function Range Sets to display the countdown to turn off the monitor. • ECO Sensor Meter • Decides how far the sensor can detect. • Sensor Near Range • Middle • Navigating the main menu...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred. Read the instructions on the link on the CD, and then "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. How do you use a VGA extension cable? Remove the extension cable for the test.
  • Page 50 Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen. • Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in use. • Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention. Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange? If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active.

  • Page 51: Need More Help

    You should turn off the ECO sensor for now in > ECO Sensor Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com. Troubleshooting...

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