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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
requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management, BenQ has spared no
efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of
material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products.
BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure
that consumers make informed green choices at purchase. Check out BenQ's CSR Website at
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Table of Contents
Front view.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back view ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
How to assemble your monitor hardware ...........................................................................9
Rotating the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 18
Viewing angle adjustment....................................................................................................................... 19
How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 24
Picture optimization ................................................................................................................................ 32
Adjusting display mode........................................................................................................................... 33
Using Instant Mode.................................................................................................................................. 34
Picture Advanced menu ......................................................................................................................... 40
Save Settings menu .................................................................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 50
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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
S Switch (Swift Switch)
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product supplied
for your region.)
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USB Cable
Video Cable: D-Sub
Video Cable: DVI-D Dual Link
Video Cable: HDMI
(Optional accessory)
Video Cable: DP
(Optional accessory)
NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit
(XL2420TX only)
Protective cover
Headphone hook
(Pre-installed, can be removed)
Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the
monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport.
Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children.
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Getting to know your monitor
Front view
1. Infrared (IR) sensor (XL2420TX
only)
2. Control buttons
1
2
3. Power button
4. Infrared (IR) emitter indicator
3
4
Back view
5. AC Power Input jack
6. Cable management hole
7. Kensington lock slot
8. Headphone hook
9. Handle
9
8
5
6
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10. S Switch socket
11. DisplayPort socket
12. D-Sub socket
13. DVI-D socket
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14. HDMI socket x 2
15. USB port (upstream; connecting
to the PC)
18
17
16. USB port (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
17. Headphone jack
16
15
14
13
18. USB port x 2 (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
19. VESA mount release button
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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.
1. Attach the monitor base.
Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a
mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor
around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls.
Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item
like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding.
Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.
Orient and align the stand base socket with the end
Retaining plate
of the stand arm. Make sure that the locking tabs at
the end of the stand bypass the retaining plates on
the stand, then push the stand and the base
together. If the base is properly attached, the arrow
at the end of the stand should point to RISER
UNLOCK.
Locking tab
Turn the stand counterclockwise to align the arrow
at the end of the stand with the one on the
monitor base ( ). Raise the thumbscrew lid (
)
2
and tighten the thumbscrew as illustrated ( ).
Then push the lid back.
3
Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check
that they have properly engaged.
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Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor
), push them together until they click and lock
1
(
into place ( ).
2
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.
To move the monitor, you must hold the handle and the
bottom of the stand base at the same time as illustrated. You
can protect the monitor using the supplied protective cover.
You might want to adjust the monitor stand height.
more information.
You should position the monitor and angle the screen to
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.
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2. Connect the PC 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.
To Connect the D-Sub Cable
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 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.
To Connect the DVI-D Dual Link Cable
Or
Connect the plug of the DVI-D Dual Link cable 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.
To Connect the HDMI Cable
Or
Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI
port on the monitor. Connect the other end of the
cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device.
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To Connect the DP Cable
Or
Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor
video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to
the computer video socket.
If there is more than one video transmission method available
to you, you might want to take the picture quality of each
video cable into consideration before making the connection.
- Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D / DP
- Good quality: D-Sub
The video cables included in your package and the socket
illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product
supplied for your region.
3. Connect the headphones.
You may connect headphones to the headphone
jack found on the left side of the monitor.
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.
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S
U
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Connect USB devices via other USB ports
(downstream) on the monitor. These downstream
USB ports transmit data between connected USB
devices and the upstream port.
See picture on the right.
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5. Connect the S Switch to the monitor.
Connect the S Switch to the S Switch socket found
on the back of the monitor. And place the S Switch
next to your monitor base.
You can place the S Switch either on the left or on the right
of the monitor base.
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. Organize the cables.
8. Connect-to and turn-on the power.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a power
outlet and turn it on.
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Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button
on the monitor.
Turn on the computer too, and follow the
instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ
monitor on page 21 to install the monitor
software.
To extend the service life of the product, we recommend
that you use your computer's power management function.
When the monitor is powered on, to prevent overheating,
do not cover the monitor with the supplied protective cover
or obstruct the ventilation holes.
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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.
Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing
the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will
crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your
warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your
desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and
controls.
2. Remove the monitor stand.
3
2
While pressing and holding the VESA mount
release button ( ), detach the stand from the
1
monitor (
and
).
3. Remove the monitor base.
Align the arrow on the bottom of the stand with
the one on the monitor stand. Raise the
1
thumbscrew lid ( ) and release the thumbscrew
as illustrated ( ).
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Turn the stand clockwise so that the arrow on the
bottom of the stand points to RISER UNLOCK
(
(
). And then detach the base from the stand
).
1
2
You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated. Keep the
headphone hook somewhere safe.
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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.
Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this
operation.
• If the monitor has been rotated to portrait mode and height adjustment is desired, you
should be noted that the wide screen will keep the monitor from being lowered to its
minimum height.
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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 operating system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen
orientation. Refer to the help document of your operating system for details.
2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it.
Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum
extended position. Then tilt the monitor.
The monitor should be vertically extended to allow to rotate
from landscape to portrait mode.
3. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as
illustrated.
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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.
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4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing
angle.
Viewing angle adjustment
You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to + 20° monitor tilt, 70° (left and
right total) monitor swivel, and 130 mm monitor height.
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130 mm
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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.
The maximum dimensions of the VESA mounting bracket compatible with your monitor are 125mm x 125mm.
Precautions
• Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface.
• Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor.
• Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor.
1. Remove the monitor stand.
Detach the monitor stand as instructed in step 1~2
15.
2. Remove the screws on the back cover.
Use a cross-pointed screwdriver to release the
screws on the back cover. The use of a
magnetic-head screwdriver is recommended to
avoid of losing the screws.
In case you intend to use your monitor on the stand in the
future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and
screws somewhere safe for future use.
3. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall
mount bracket you purchased to complete
the installation.
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Getting the most from your BenQ monitor
To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen 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. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are
using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new
computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing
installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor.
In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the
monitor to your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different)
hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard.
Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click
the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate
monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or
upgrade (existing) installation, see:
• If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an
Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software.
Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network
policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.
• To check the name of the purchased model, refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor.
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How to install the monitor on a new computer
This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver
software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This
instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the
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.
When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found
New Hardware Wizard. Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware
Device Drivers.
2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.
3. Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option, and click Next.
4. Check the option for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next.
5. Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click
Next.
6. Click Finish.
7. Restart the computer.
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How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer
This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver
software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS).
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.
Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the
BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you have connected, and
letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD. You need only steer it in
the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and
guide you through the file selection and installation process.
See:
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How to install on Windows 7 system
1. Open Display Properties.
Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click
the name of your monitor from the menu.
Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and
Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button.
5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.
6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.
7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for
driver software.
8. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is
the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system - it may be
'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc.
9. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next.
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.
10. Click Close.
You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.
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How to install on Windows Vista systems
1. Open Display Settings.
Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu.
Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window.
The Display Settings window will display.
2. Click the Advanced Settings button.
The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display.
3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button.
4. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window.
5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.
6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.
7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for
driver software.
8. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is
the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system – it may be
‘D:’ or ‘E:’ or ‘F:’ etc.
9. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next.
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.
10. Click Close.
You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.
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How to watch 3D content on your monitor
Your monitor supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through DVI-D Dual
Link cable. Yet you need to have the appropriate hardware equipment and software programs
that are compatible with 3D playback.
3D content can be transferred to XL2420TX through HDMI cable (version 1.3 or above) as well.
Not all menu options are available for 3D playback.
System requirements
• BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T / XL2420TX
• Compatible 3D glasses
• PC with Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 Operating System
• Compatible graphics processing units (GPU) with the latest driver files installed
• Compatible software programs that play 3D playback
For the compatible accessories, visit
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html. For the appropriate 3D players,
check with the 3D content providers.
• Contact NVIDIA or visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html) for the purchase and the
settings of the compatible GPU.
Playing 3D content
Follow the instruction manuals of your 3D accessories to install the hardware and the software.
If the 3D glasses are properly connected and IR signal is detected, the IR emitter indicator on
the bottom right of the monitor and on the IR emitter module (purchased separately for
XL2420T) will light up.
To improve the performance of 3D glasses, you can do the following:
• On XL2420TX, check if there are any obstacles in front of the IR sensor located at the front
top of the monitor that keep the sensor from receiving signals from the 3D glasses.
(XL2420TX only) on page 48 for more information.
• On XL2420T or XL2420TX, follow the instruction manuals of the 3D accessories to make
adjustment.
If you want to adjust the brightness when watching 3D content, go to Picture and NVIDIA® 3D
playback) on page 38 for more information.
IR sensor is embedded in the front bezel of your XL2420TX and is not visible to you.
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Safety information for watching 3D content
• You may experience eye strain after watching 3D content for certain period of time. Take off
the 3D glasses and take a rest to relieve the eye strain.
• If you experience headaches, dizziness, or nausea, stop watching 3D content immediately. You
might need to consult a doctor if the symptoms last.
• Watching 3D content for a long period of time may increase health risks. For small children,
the elderly, the pregnant women or people who have high blood pressure or other health
concerns, consult a doctor before watching 3D content.
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How to adjust your monitor
The control panel
All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys.
1
2
No.
1.
Name
Description
Control keys
Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen,
right next to each key.
2.
Power key
Turns the power on or off.
The control keys are embedded in a touchpad and are indicated by LED indicators. Touch of an LED indicator
represents pressing the corresponding control key.
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The S Switch
Apart from the control keys, S Switch also provides a quick way to control and access the OSD
menus.
You need to connect the S Switch to your monitor prior to use. Follow the instructions in Connect the S Switch
1
2
3
4
5
No.
1.
Name
Wheel
Function
• For Increase/Decrease adjustment.
• Scrolls Up/Down in a menu.
• Selects menu item by pressing once.
2.
3.
Return button Returns to the previous menu.
Gamer 1
button
• Press to switch to Gamer 1 (Picture Mode).
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings
for Gamer 1.
4.
5.
Gamer 2
button
• Press to switch to Gamer 2 (Picture Mode).
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings
for Gamer 2.
Gamer 3
button
• Press to switch to Gamer 3 (Picture Mode).
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings
for Gamer 3.
S Switch is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T and XL2420TX exclusively. Do not connect it to other
devices with USB ports.
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Basic menu operation
You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor.
1
2
Picture Mode
Display Mode
Smart Scaling
Menu
Exit
4
3
Picture Mode
Display Mode
Smart Scaling
Menu
Exit
1. Press any of the control keys. Alternatively, press the wheel or the return button on the
S Switch.
2. The hot key menu is displayed. The top three controls are custom keys and are designated
for particular functions.
3. Select Menu to access the main menu.
4. In the main menu, follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or
OSD icon
in main
menu
OSD in hot key
No.
Function
menu
Custom Key 1
• By default, the key is the hot key for Picture Mode.
• For Up/Increase adjustment.
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OSD icon
in main
menu
OSD in hot key
menu
No.
Function
Custom Key 2
• By default, the key is the hot key for Display Mode.
• For Down/Decrease adjustment.
Custom Key 3
• By default, the key is the hot key for Smart Scaling.
/
• Enters sub menus.
• Selects menu items.
Menu
Exit
• Activates the main menu.
• Returns to the previous menu.
Exits OSD menu.
• OSD = On Screen Display.
The hot keys only operate while the main menu is not currently displaying. Hot key displays will disappear after
a few seconds of no key activity.
• To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any key for 10 seconds.
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Picture optimization
The default picture mode is FPS1, which is designed for FPS games. If you prefer other picture modes, go to
Picture Advanced and change setting in Picture Mode.
The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the Auto
Adjustment function. Go to Display and Auto Adjustment to optimize the currently displayed
image to the screen.
When you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI, HDMI, or DP) cable to your monitor, the Auto
Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image.
Please ensure that the connected graphic card on your computer is set to the native resolution of the monitor
when you use the Auto Adjustment function.
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.
1. Run the test program auto.exe from CD-ROM. You could also use any other image, such as
the desktop of your operating system. However, we recommend that you use auto.exe. As
you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays.
2. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to bring
up the hot key menu. Select Menu to enter the main menu.
3. Go to Display and Auto Adjustment.
4. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), select Pixel
Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears.
5. If you notice a horizontal noise, select Phase and adjust the monitor until the noise
disappears.
Customizing the hot keys
The top 3 control keys (also called custom keys) 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.
1. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to bring
up the hot key menu.
2. Select Menu to access the main menu.
3. Go to System.
4. Select the custom key you want to change.
5. In the sub menu, select a function that can be accessed by this key. A pop-up message will
appear, showing that the setup is complete.
Setting up your own game mode
There are several preset picture modes on your monitor that are suitable for games. To better
suit your needs, you can change and save the related display settings, and switch to your own
game mode easily.
1. Adjust the related display settings in different OSD menus. Settings that can be customized
for game mode are:
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2. After all settings are done, go to Save Settings and save as one of the game modes.
Alternatively, press and hold one of the game mode buttons (labeled 1~3) on S Switch to
save as one of the game modes.
3. If you want to switch to your game mode at any time, go to Picture Advanced and
Picture Mode, and select the game mode you saved in Step 2. Your preferred display
settings will be applied all at once.
Alternatively, press one of the game mode buttons (depending on your settings in Step 2)
on S Switch to switch to the desired game mode quickly.
BenQ offers more optimized game modes on the website. If you prefer to use these settings, refer to
Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader
Instead of customizing your own display settings, you can download the game modes available
on the BenQ website and apply the settings directly.
2. Download and install the game mode loader.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
4. Go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode on your monitor, and select the game mode
you just downloaded to apply the settings directly.
Internet connection is required for this operation.
Adjusting display mode
To display images of aspect ratios other than your monitor aspect ratio and sizes other than
your display size, you can adjust the display mode on the monitor. For the aspect ratio and
display size of your monitor, see the specifications on the CD.
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1. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to bring
up the hot key menu, and press Menu to access the main menu.
2. Go to Picture Advanced and Display Mode.
3. Select an appropriate display mode. The setting will take effect immediately.
Switch to the desired display mode first, and follow the instructions in Using Smart Scaling on page 34 to adjust
the display size to precisely suit your needs.
Using Smart Scaling
You can resize your display by Smart Scaling.
1. Go to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling.
2. Adjust the value.
• If one of the custom keys is preset for Smart Scaling, you can press the custom key and adjust the value
directly.
• Your display may become unstable temporarily when being resized. This is a normal phenomenon and should
not be considered as manufacturing defect.
Using Instant Mode
While playing games, you can diminish the input lag by activating Instant Mode.
1. Go to Picture and Instant Mode.
2. Select On.
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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, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to bring up
for details.
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.
The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see Language on page 47 under
System and OSD Settings for more details.
For more information on each menu, please refer to the following pages:
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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
H.Position
V.Postion
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Picture
Picture Advanced
Save Settings
Audio
Pixel Clock
Phase
System
1. Select Menu from the hot key menu.
2. Use
3. Select
4. Use
or
to go to a sub menu, and then use
or to make adjustments, or use
to select Display.
or
to select a menu item.
to make selection.
5. To return to the previous menu, select
.
6. To exit the menu, select
.
Item
Function
Range
Auto Adjustment
Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings
automatically for you.
Not applicable to a digital input signal.
H. Position
V. Position
Pixel Clock
Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. 0 to 100
Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image.
0 to 100
0 to 100
Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to
synchronize with the analog input video signal.
Not applicable to a digital input signal.
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Range
Phase
Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize 0 to 63
with the analog input video signal.
Not applicable to a digital input signal.
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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: Photo
Display
Brightness
Contrast
Normal
Bluish
R
G
B
100 100 100
Picture
Picture Advanced
Save Settings
Audio
Sharpness
Black eQualizer
Gamma
Reddish
User Mode
System
ColorTemperature
Hue
Saturation
1. Select Menu from the hot key menu.
2. Use
3. Select
4. Use
or
to go to a sub menu, and then use
or to make adjustments, or use
to select Picture.
or
to select a menu item.
to make selection.
5. To return to the previous menu, select
.
6. To exit the menu, select
.
Item
Function
Range
Brightness
(during 2D
playback) /
NVIDIA® 3D
LightBoost™
(during 3D
playback)
• Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades
(during 2D playback).
(During 2D
playback)
• 0 to 100
Or
(During 3D
playback)
• OFF to MAX
• Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback.
Contrast
Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and
lightness.
0 to 100
Sharpness
Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects 1 to 10
in the image.
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Function
Range
0 ~ 20
Black
eQualizer
Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness
without changing those of the light shades.
If the image is too bright or barely contains any dark shades,
adjusting the value of Black eQualizer may not show much
change to the image.
Gamma
Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 (the
standard value for Windows).
• Gamma 1
• Gamma 2
• Gamma 3
• Gamma 4
• Gamma 5
Color
Temperature
Normal
Bluish
Allows video and still photographs to be
viewed with natural coloring. This is the
factory default color.
Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory
pre-set to the PC industry standard white
color.
Reddish
Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory
pre-set to the news print standard white color.
User
Mode
The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary • R (0~100)
colors can be altered to change the color tint
of the image. Go to the succeeding R (red), G
• G (0~100)
• B (0~100)
(green), and B (blue) menus to change the
settings.
Decreasing one or more of the colors will
reduce their respective influence on the color
tint of the image. (e.g. if you reduce the Blue
level the image will gradually take on a
yellowish tint. If you reduce Green, the image
will become a magenta tint.)
Hue
Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors.
Adjusts the purity degree of colors.
0 ~ 100
0 ~ 100
Saturation
Reset Color
Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults.
• YES
• NO
AMA
Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel.
• ON
• OFF
Instant Mode
Adjusts the image processing to diminish input lag. You can • ON
have a real-time experience while playing games.
• OFF
To optimize the picture quality, disable Instant Mode if the
source is interlaced video. To check the resolution of the video
source, go to System and Information on the monitor.
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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: FPS1
Display
Picture Mode
Senseye Demo
Dynamic Contrast
Over-scan
Standard
Movie
Photo
sRGB
Eco
Picture
Picture Advanced
Save Settings
Audio
Display Mode
Smart Scaling
Color Format
HDMI 3D Format
System
FPS1
FPS2
RTS
1. Select Menu from the hot key menu.
2. Use
3. Select
4. Use
or
to go to a sub menu, and then use
or to make adjustments, or use
to select Picture Advanced.
or
to select a menu item.
to make selection.
5. To return to the previous menu, select
.
6. To exit the menu, select
Item
.
Function
Range
Picture
Mode
Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images
shown on the screen.
The default setting is FPS1. Change the setting if needed.
Standard
Movie
For basic PC application.
For viewing videos.
Photo
For viewing still images.
sRGB
For better color matching representation
with the peripheral devices, such as printers,
digital cameras, etc.
Eco
For saving electricity with low power
consumption by providing minimum
brightness for all running programs.
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Function
Range
FPS1
For playing FPS (First Person Shooting)
games.
FPS2
RTS
For playing RTS (Real-time strategy) games.
Applies customized display settings.
Gamer1
Gamer2
Gamer3
For details on setting up a game mode, see
Senseye
Demo
Displays the preview of screen images under the 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 specified mode.
• ON
• OFF
Dynamic
Contrast
The function is to automatically detect the distribution of 0 to 5
an input visual signal, and then to create the optimal
contrast.
Overscan
Slightly enlarges the input image. Use this feature to hide
annoying edge noise if present around your image.
• ON
• OFF
Available only when the input source is HDMI, DP, or D-Sub
(VGA converted from Component).
Display
Mode
This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than
16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortion.
The options under Display Mode will be different depending on
the input signal sources.
Depending on your selection of Picture Mode, different Display
Mode option is pre-set. Change the setting if needed.
Full
Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal
for 16:9 aspect images.
Aspect
The input image is displayed without
geometric distortion filling as much of the
display as possible.
1:1
Displays the input image in its native
resolution without scaling.
17" (4:3)
19" (4:3)
Displays the input image as if on a 17"
monitor of 4:3 aspect ratio.
Displays the input image as if on a 19"
monitor of 4:3 aspect ratio.
19"W
(16:10)
Displays the input image as if on a 19"W
monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio.
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Item
Function
Range
21.5" (16:9) Displays the input image as if on a 21.5"
monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio.
22"W
(16:10)
Displays the input image as if on a 22"W
monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio.
23"W (16:9) Displays the input image as if on a 23"W
monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio.
Smart
Scaling
Adjusts the display size to best suit your needs.
0 ~ 100
If the Display Mode is 17", 19"W, or 21.5", the last 2 scaling
settings (in different resolutions of the input source) will be saved
for quick access.
If the Display Mode is 1:1 (and the resolution of the input source
is lower than 1920 x 1080), the last 5 scaling settings (in different
resolutions of the input source) will be saved for quick access.
Color
Format
Determines the color space (RGB or YUV) based on the
detected video signal.
You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown
on the monitor screen do not display properly.
If the input source is HDMI or DP, color format is not selectable.
In other words, Color Format is automatically set depending on
the input video source.
RGB
• For D-Sub (VGA) input source from PC.
• For DVI input source.
YUV
For D-Sub (Component converted from
VGA) input source from a video device.
HDMI 3D
Format
(XL2420TX
only)
Selects an appropriate format to play 3D content.
• 2D
• FramePacked
• Side-by-Side
• Top Bottom
Contact your 3D content provider for the correct playback
format.
HDMI RGB
PC Range
Determines the range of color scales. Select an option that • RGB (0 ~ 255)
matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI
device.
• RGB (16 ~
235)
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Item
Function
Range
Smart Focus
This feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain
content, e.g. a YouTube video or a game in windowed
mode.
Size
Determines the size of the highlight area.
• Small
• Large
• OFF
H. Position
V. Position
Scaling
Adjusts the horizontal position of the
highlight area.
0 ~ 100
Adjusts the vertical position of the highlight 0 ~ 100
area.
Scales the highlight area.
0 ~ 100
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Save Settings 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: RTS
Display
Gamer 1
Gamer 2
Gamer 3
Picture
Picture Advanced
Save Settings
Audio
System
1. Select Menu from the hot key menu.
2. Use
3. Select
4. Use
or
to select Save Settings.
to go to a sub menu, and then use
to make selection.
or
to select a menu item.
5. To return to the previous menu, select
.
6. To exit the menu, select
.
Item
Function
Range
Gamer 1
Gamer 2
Gamer 3
Saves a new set of customized display settings.
-
information on applying the game mode.
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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
Mute
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Picture Advanced
Save Settings
Audio
Buzzer
System
1. Select Menu from the hot key menu.
2. Use
3. Select
4. Use
or
to go to a sub menu, and then use
or to make adjustments, or use
to select Audio.
or
to select a menu item.
to make selection.
5. To return to the previous menu, select
.
6. To exit the menu, select
.
Item
Function
Range
0 ~ 100
Volume
Mute
Adjusts the audio volume.
Mutes the audio input.
• ON
• OFF
Buzzer
Turns the tone of control keys on or off.
• ON
• OFF
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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
D-Sub
DVI-DL
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DP
Display
Input
Picture
OSD Settings
Custom Key 1
Custom Key 2
Custom Key 3
Auto Power Off
DDC/CI
Picture Advanced
Save Settings
Audio
System
Emitter Mode
1. Select Menu from the hot key menu.
2. Use
3. Select
4. Use
or
to go to a sub menu, and then use
or to make adjustments, or use
to select System.
or
to select a menu item.
to make selection.
5. To return to the previous menu, select
.
6. To exit the menu, select
.
Item
Function
Range
• D-Sub
Input
Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your
video cable connection type.
• DVI-DL
• HDMI 1
• HDMI 2
• DP
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Item
Function
Range
• English
OSD
Settings
Language
Sets the OSD menu language.
• Français
• Deutsch
• Italiano
The language options displayed on your OSD may
differ from those shown on the right, depending
on the product supplied in your region.
•Español
• Polski
• Česky
• Magyar
• Serbo-croatia
• Română
• Nederlands
• Русский
• Svenska
• Português
•日本語
• 繁體中文
• 简体中文
Display
Time
Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu.
• 5 Sec.
• 10 Sec.
• 15 Sec.
• 20 Sec.
• 25 Sec.
• 30 Sec.
OSD Lock
Prevents all the monitor settings from being
accidentally changed. When this function is
activated, the OSD controls and hotkey
operations will be disabled.
To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any
key for 10 seconds.
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Item
Function
Range
Customer
Key 1
Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1.
• Picture mode
• Display Mode
• Smart Scaling
• Brightness
• Contrast
Customer
Key 2
Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2.
Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3.
Customer
Key 3
• Smart Focus
• Volume
• Mute
• Input
•Black
eQualizer
Auto Power
Off
Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in
power saving mode.
• OFF
• 10min.
• 20min.
• 30min.
DDC/CI
• ON
• OFF
Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software
on the PC.
DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface,
which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA). DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via
the software for remote diagnostics.
Emitter
Mode
(XL2420TX
only)
Decides the IR signal range.
Normal
Mode
Sets the signal distance in normal power
mode.
Consumer
Mode
Sets to reduce interference with other IR
equipment (e.g. televisions or DVD players).
LAN Mode
Sets the minimum distance for LAN parties in
low power mode.
HDMI Auto
Switch
When this function is activated, HDMI port will be in the
input auto select loop. Otherwise, HDMI can only be
selected by input select or by hot key.
• ON
• OFF
Resolution
Notice
Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the
recommended resolution when a new input source is
detected by the monitor.
• ON
• OFF
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Function
Range
• Input
Information
Displays the current monitor property settings.
•Current
Resolution
•Optimum
Resolution
(best with the
monitor)
• Model Name
Reset All
Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory • YES
default values.
• NO
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Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The image has a faulty coloration.
• The default Picture Mode is FPS1, which is designed for FPS games. If you prefer other
picture modes, go to Picture Advanced and change setting in Picture Mode.
• If the image has a yellow, blue or pink appearance, go to Picture and Reset Color, and then
choose YES to reset the color settings to the factory defaults.
If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means one of the
three primary colors is missing in the signal input. Now check the signal cable connectors. If
any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support.
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. Is the image now in focus? If not, optimize the image
by working through the instructions in the "Adjusting the refresh rate" section on the link
"Adjusting the Screen Resolution". It is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction
losses in extension cables. You can minimize these losses by using an extension cable with
better conduction quality or with a built-in booster.
Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution?
Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD. Select the
native resolution.
Pixel errors can be seen.
One of several pixels is permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently white, one or
more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color.
• Clean the LCD screen.
• Cycle power on-off.
• These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD
technology.
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No image can be seen.
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?
If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message Out of Range on the screen, this
means you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the
setting to one of the supported mode. Please read the “Preset display modes” section from
the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution".
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. Press any button on
the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help, check the signal cable
connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary
support.
Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all?
Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch.
The image is distorted, flashes or flickers.
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.
You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still distorted.
Images from different input sources may appear distorted or stretched on the monitor running
at its native resolution. To have the optimal display performance of each type of input sources,
you can use the Display Mode function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources. See
The image is displaced in one direction.
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.
The OSD controls are inaccessible.
To unlock the OSD controls when it is preset to be locked, press and hold any key for 10
second.
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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.
• Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers.
Need more help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or
e-mail us at: [email protected].
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