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- Page 1 GL2023A / GL2023 LCD Monitor User Manual...
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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
How to detach the base ......................... 12 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ....................13 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............14 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................15 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..............16 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 Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) - Page 6 • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. • Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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Page 7: Getting To Know Your Monitor
Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 2. Power button Back view 3. Input and output ports (vary by model, Input and output ports on page 4. Kensington lock slot • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. •... -
Page 8: Input And Output Ports
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 Models with dual inputs 1. AC power input jack 2. DVI-D socket 3. D-Sub socket Models with analog-only inputs Getting to know your monitor... -
Page 9: 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 10 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 2. Connect the video cable Either Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems.
- Page 11 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of 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.
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Page 12: How To Detach The Base
How to detach 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: How To Install On Windows Vista Systems
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 20: 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 21: How To Adjust Your Monitor
How to adjust your monitor The control panel : Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. AUTO key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. MENU key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. The key is the hot key for Mode. Mode key: For Right/Increase adjustment. -
Page 22: Hot Key Mode
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Brightness and Contrast hot keys Press the key to display the indicators. Brightness Contrast Further press the keys, then the key to select ENTER... -
Page 23: Main Menu Mode
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. Press the key to display the following main OSD menu. -
Page 24: 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. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select and then press the DISPLAY ENTER... - Page 25 Item Function Operation Range Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase 0 to 63 Press the keys timing to synchronize with the to adjust the value. analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal. See also: Picture optimization on page How to adjust your monitor...
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Page 26: 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. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select and then press the PICTURE ENTER... - Page 27 Item Function Operation Range - Press to enter the Color menu. Color ENTER Color Normal: Allows video and Press the keys to Temperature still photographs to be select this option. viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish: Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry...
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Page 28: 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. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select and then press PICTURE ADVANCED the ENTER key to enter the menu. - Page 29 Item Function Operation Range Senseye Displays the preview of • ON Press the keys to Demo screen images under the change the settings. • OFF selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the...
- Page 30 Item Function Operation Range Display This feature is provided to • Overscan Press the keys to Mode allow aspect ratios other than change the settings. • Full 16:9 or 16:10 (depending on • Aspect the purchased model) to be displayed without geometric distortion.
- Page 31 Item Function Operation Range Color Determines the color space Press the key to • RGB ENTER Format (RGB or YUV) based on the select this option. Press the • YUV following detected video keys to change signal: the settings. • D-Sub (VGA) from PC: The default Color Format is RGB.
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Page 32: 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. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select and then press the SYSTEM ENTER... - Page 33 Item Function Operation Range Language Sets the OSD menu language. Press the • English keys to change the settings. • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Polish The language options • Japanese displayed on your OSD • Czech may differ from those shown on the right, •...
- Page 34 Item Function Operation Range OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor • YES Press the keys settings from being to change the settings. • NO accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey To unlock the OSD operations will be disabled.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then 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 36: Need More Help
“NO” in the “OSD Lock” submenu from the “OSD Settings” menu (under ), and all OSD controls will be accessible. SYSTEM 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...