BenQ LCD Monitor XL2410T User Manual

LCD Monitor  
User Manual  
XL2410T  
Welcome  
Table of Contents  
1. 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  
Manual CD  
NVIDIA Driver CD  
Power Cord  
(Picture may differ from product supplied  
for your region.)  
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Video Cable: D-Sub  
Video Cable: DVI-D Dual Link  
Video Cable: HDMI  
(Optional accessory for models with  
HDMI inputs, sold separately)  
Mouse  
(Optional)  
Mouse pad  
(Optional)  
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.  
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2. Getting to know your monitor  
Front view  
1. Control buttons  
2. Power button  
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2
Back view  
3. AC Power Input jack  
4. Height release  
5. Cable clip  
6. DVI-D socket  
7. D-Sub socket  
8. HDMI socket  
9. Lock switch  
10.Headphone jack  
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4
5
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Above diagram may vary depending on the model.  
Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.  
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You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See  
more information.  
You should position the monitor and angle the screen to  
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.  
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O
-5  
~ +20  
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. (Not available for  
analog-only models).  
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.  
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To Connect the DVI-D Dual Link Cable  
Connect the plug of the DVI-D Dual Link cable to the  
monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable  
to the computer video socket.  
Or  
Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from  
accidently falling out during use.  
The DVI-D format is used for direct digital connection  
between source video and digital LCD monitors or  
projectors. The DVI-D Dual Link cable is used to transfer  
video signals to a monitor that runs in 120 Hz refresh rate  
or 3D video signals. Video signals that are compatible  
with DVI-D Dual Link format produce a superior quality  
picture than analog and other DVI formats.  
To Connect the HDMI Cable  
Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port  
on the monitor.  
Or  
Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a  
digital output device.  
3. Connect the headphones.  
You may connect headphones to the headphone jack  
found on the left side of the monitor.  
The audio output is available only when the audio signals  
are input through HDMI.  
4. Connect the power cable to the monitor.  
Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled  
‘POWER IN’ on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect  
the other end to a power outlet just yet.  
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5. Route the cables via the cable clip.  
6. Connect-to and turn-on the power.  
Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet  
and turn it on.  
Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.  
Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the  
right of the monitor.  
Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in  
page 15 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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Adjusting the monitor stand height  
If you prefer to lower the monitor stand height, pull the  
monitor downward while holding both left and right  
sides of the monitor.  
Avoid placing hands near the bottom of the monitor  
stand as the descending stand might cause personal  
injuries. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while  
performing this operation.  
To extend the monitor stand to a higher position, press  
the lower part of the height release on the stand while  
holding the bottom of the monitor at the same time. And  
pull the stand and the monitor upward together to the  
desired height.  
Height release  
If the height release in the proceeding operation cannot  
be pressed down, press the top of the monitor once as  
illustrated on the right before you proceed.  
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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.  
Go to Start and Control Panel on your computer,  
select the properties or controller of the graphics  
processing units (GPU) on your computer. Select to  
rotate the display 90 degrees, and follow the on-screen  
instructions to complete the settings.  
Refer to the product specifications of your computer to  
find the GPU name. For details on the GPU settings,  
contact the customer service of the GPU.  
2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it.  
Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the  
maximum extended position. Then tilt the monitor.  
The stand should be vertically extended to allow the  
monitor to rotate from landscape to portrait mode.  
3. 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.  
You might need to route the cables again via the cable  
clip after the rotation.  
4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle.  
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Viewing angle adjustment  
You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +20° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right  
total) monitor swivel, and 130 mm monitor height.  
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O
-5  
~ +20  
OO  
OO  
--45  
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~~ +45  
+
4
5
130 mm  
How to detach the stand 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. Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the  
monitor base and detach the monitor base as  
illustrated.  
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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.  
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 base.  
Lay the screen face down on a clean and well-padded  
surface. Detach the monitor base as instructed in  
2. Remove the monitor stand.  
Use a a cross-pointed screwdriver to release the  
screws that fixing the monitor stand to the monitor.  
The use of a magnetic-head screwdriver is  
recommended to avoid of losing the screws.  
Then pull the monitor stand backward away from  
the monitor.  
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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4. 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.  
1. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 7.  
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 XP,  
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. Click the Hardware tab.  
3. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button.  
4. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.  
5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.  
6. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver  
software.  
7. 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.  
8. 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.  
9. 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 install on Windows XP system  
1. Open Display Properties.  
The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop.  
Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu.  
Alternatively, the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel.  
In Windows XP version, Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item.  
The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system.  
Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display.  
Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change  
the screen resolution.  
The Display Properties window will display.  
2. Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button.  
The Advanced Display Properties window will display.  
3. Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from the list.  
If there is only one monitor in the list, it will already be selected for you.  
4. Click the Properties button.  
The Monitor Properties window will display.  
If the driver provider is listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of your new monitor, the proper  
drivers are already installed, and you need do nothing further. Cancel out of these property windows.  
However, if BenQ is not listed as the manufacturer, or the correct model is not currently shown, you  
will need to continue with these instructions.  
5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.  
The Hardware Update Wizard will display. Follow the wizard instructions noting the steps below:  
6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer you attached the  
monitor to.  
7. Check the option Install from a list or specific location and click Next.  
8. Check the option Search for the best driver in these locations and also check Search  
removable media, then click Next.  
Please wait while the wizard searches for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6.  
When completes, the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on the CD appropriate to  
your monitor model.  
9. Select (single-click) the correct name of your monitor from provided driver list on the CD,  
and click the Next button.  
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.  
10. Click Finish.  
This will close the wizard and return you to the Monitor Properties window.  
11. Click Close, OK, and OK.  
This will close the Display Properties windows. 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.  
Not all menu options are available for 3D playback.  
System requirements  
BenQ LCD Monitor XL2410T  
Compatible 3D glasses  
PC with Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 Operating System  
Compatible graphics processing units (GPU) with the latest driver files or the drivers on the  
provided NVIDIA driver CD installed  
Compatible software programs that play 3D playback  
For the appropriate 3D players, check with the 3D content providers.  
purchase and the settings of the compatible GPU.  
• Visit the NVIDIA website for the latest GPU driver files.  
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 (purchased separately) 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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5. Picture optimization  
The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the AUTO key  
function. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen.  
When you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your monitor,  
the AUTO key and 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 key 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 the AUTO key on the monitor.  
3. Press the MENU key to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.  
4. Use the  
or  
keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to enter the menu.  
5. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the  
or keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. Then press the or keys to  
adjust the monitor until the noise disappears.  
6. If you notice a horizontal noise, press the  
or  
keys to select Phase and press the  
ENTER key. Then press the  
or  
keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears.  
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6. How to adjust your monitor  
The control panel  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
1. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically.  
2. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD.  
3.  
4.  
/Smart scaling key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is the hot key for Smart  
Scaling. See Smart Scaling on page 33 for more information.  
/Display Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. The key is the hot key for Display  
Mode. See Display Mode on page 32 for more information.  
5. ENTER key: Enters sub menus and select items. This key is also the hot key for Input.  
6. Power: Turns the power on or off.  
OSD = On Screen Display.  
The hot keys will display a graduated scale for adjusting the value of that setting, and will only operate  
while the OSD menu is not currently displaying. Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of no  
key activity. See Hot key mode on page 24.  
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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.  
Smart Scaling hot key  
Press the  
key to display the Smart  
Scaling indicator. Further press the  
key  
will increase the display size, while the  
key will decrease the display size. See Smart  
Scaling on page 33 for more information.  
The Smart scaling hot key is available when  
the Display Mode is set to 1:1 (and the  
resolution is lower than 1920 x 1080), 17",  
or 19"W.  
You can press and hold the Smart Scaling  
hot key to resize the display continually.  
Display Mode hot key  
Press the  
key continually to switch  
among Full, Aspect, Overscan, 1:1, 17",  
19"W, 19", and 22"W. The setting will take  
effect immediately.  
Input hot key  
Press the ENTER key to toggle between  
different PC video signal inputs that may be  
connected to your monitor.  
The setting will take effect immediately.  
See also Input on page 36.  
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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.  
Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu.  
1
2
3
4
5
There are 5 main OSD menus:  
1. Display  
Mode: Standard  
DISPLAY  
2. Picture  
Auto Adjustment  
H. Position  
V. Position  
Pixel Clock  
Phase  
3. Picture Advanced  
4. Audio  
10  
12  
1
12  
5. System  
Use the  
(up) or  
(down) keys to  
highlight a menu item, and press the  
ENTER key to enter the Menu item  
settings.  
Move  
ENTER  
Exit  
Select  
The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see “Language on page  
37” under “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.  
1. Press the MENU key to display the main  
menu.  
2. Press the  
or  
keys to select  
Mode: Standard  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key  
to enter the menu.  
Auto Adjustment  
H. Position  
V. Position  
Pixel Clock  
Phase  
10  
12  
1
3. Press the  
or  
keys to move the  
highlight to a menu item and then press  
the ENTER key to select that item.  
12  
4. Press the  
or  
keys to make  
adjustments or selections.  
Move  
ENTER  
Exit  
Select  
5. To return to the previous menu, press the  
MENU button.  
Item  
Function  
Operation  
Range  
Auto  
Adjustment  
Optimizes and adjusts the Press the ENTER key to select  
screen settings automatically this option and make  
for you. The AUTO key is a adjustment.  
‘hot key’ for this function.  
When you connect a  
digital video output using  
a digital (DVI or HDMI)  
cable to your monitor, the  
AUTO key and the Auto  
Adjustment function will  
be disabled.  
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H. Position  
V. Position  
Pixel Clock  
Adjusts the horizontal  
position of the screen image.  
0 to 100  
0 to 100  
0 to 100  
Press the  
adjust the value.  
or  
keys to  
Adjusts the vertical position  
of the screen image.  
Adjusts the pixel clock  
frequency timing to  
synchronize with the analog  
input video signal.  
Not applicable to a digital  
input signal.  
See also: Picture  
Phase  
Adjusts the pixel clock phase  
timing to synchronize with  
the analog input video  
signal.  
0 to 63  
Not applicable to a digital  
input signal.  
See also: Picture  
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Picture menu  
Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings.  
1. Press the MENU key to display the main  
menu.  
2. Press the  
or  
keys to select  
Mode: Standard  
PICTURE  
PICTURE and then press the ENTER key  
to enter the menu.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Sharpness  
Gamma  
Color  
12  
10  
1
3. Press the  
or  
keys to move the  
2.2  
highlight to a menu item and then press  
the ENTER key to select that item.  
AMA  
ON  
Exit  
4. Press the  
or  
keys to make  
adjustments or selections.  
Move  
ENTER  
Select  
5. To return to the previous menu, press the  
MENU button.  
Item  
Function  
Operation  
Range  
Brightness  
Adjusts the balance  
between light and dark  
shades.  
0 to 100  
Press the  
the brightness and press the  
key to increase  
key to decrease the  
brightness.  
Contrast  
Adjusts the degree of  
difference between  
darkness and lightness.  
0 to 100  
1 to 5  
Press the  
the contrast and press the  
key to increase  
key to decrease the  
contrast.  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the clarity and  
visibility of the edges of the  
subjects in the image.  
Press the  
improve the crispness of the  
key to  
display and press the  
key to have softness effect  
on the display.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the tone luminance.  
The default value is 2.2 (the  
standard value for  
1.8 ~ 2.6  
Press the  
the gamma value (tone  
becomes darker) and press  
key to increase  
Windows).  
the  
key to decrease the  
gamma value (tone  
becomes lighter).  
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Color - Press ENTER to enter the Color menu  
Color Temperature Normal: Allows video and  
still photographs to be  
Press the  
select this option.  
or  
keys to  
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  
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 colors can be  
altered to change the color  
tint of the image. Go to the  
succeeding Red, Green,  
and Blue menus to change  
the settings.  
Press the  
and the ENTER key to  
select Red, Green, or Blue.  
or  
keys  
Then use the  
to make the color  
adjustments.  
or  
keys  
Red  
Tailors the image color tint.  
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  
0 to 100  
0 to 100  
0 to 100  
Press the  
adjust the value.  
or  
keys to  
keys to  
keys to  
Green  
Blue  
Press the  
adjust the value.  
or  
Press the or  
adjust the value.  
image will become a  
magenta tint.)  
Hue  
Adjusts the degree of how  
we perceive colors.  
0 to 100  
0 to 100  
Press the  
adjust the value.  
or  
keys to  
keys to  
keys to  
Saturation  
Reset Color  
Adjusts the purity degree of  
colors.  
Press the  
adjust the value.  
or  
Resets the User Mode  
custom color settings to the  
factory defaults.  
YES  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
NO  
Press MENU to leave the Color menu.  
AMA Improves the gray level  
ON  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
response time of the LCD  
panel.  
OFF  
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Picture Advanced menu  
Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings.  
1. Press the MENU key to display the main  
menu.  
Mode:Standard  
2. Press the  
or  
keys to select  
PICTURE ADVANCED  
PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the  
ENTER key to enter the menu.  
Picture Mode  
Senseye Demo  
Dynamic Contrast  
Display Mode  
Smart Scaling  
Instant Mode  
PBP  
Standard  
OFF  
0
0
3. Press the  
or  
keys to move the  
1:1  
highlight to a menu item and then press  
the ENTER key to select that item.  
ON  
OFF  
Color Format  
HDMI RGB PC Range  
RGB  
RGB(0~255)  
4. Press the  
or  
keys to make  
adjustments or selections.  
Move  
ENTER  
Exit  
Select  
5. To return to the previous menu, press the  
MENU button.  
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Item  
Function  
Operation  
Range  
Picture Mode  
Standard  
FPS  
Selects a picture mode that  
best suits the type of images  
shown on the screen.  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
User Game-1  
User Game-2  
Movie  
Standard - for basic PC  
application.  
FPS (First Person  
Shooting) - for playing  
FPS games.  
Photo  
sRGB  
User Game-1 - for  
customizing color settings.  
The adjusted color settings  
will be saved.  
Eco  
The default  
setting is FPS.  
User Game-2 - for  
customizing color settings.  
The adjusted color settings  
will be saved.  
Movie - for viewing videos.  
Photo - for viewing still  
images.  
sRGB - for better color  
matching representation  
with the peripheral  
devices, such as printers,  
DSCs, etc.  
Eco - for saving electricity  
with low power  
consumption by providing  
minimum brightness for  
all running programs.  
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  
ON  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
OFF  
demonstrates images of  
Standard mode, while the  
right window presents the  
images under the specified  
mode.  
Dynamic  
Contrast  
The function is to  
Press the ENTER key to  
select this option. Press the  
0 to 5  
automatically detect the  
distribution of an input  
visual signal, and then to  
create the optimal contrast.  
or  
keys to change  
the settings.  
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Display Mode  
(*)  
This feature is provided to  
allow aspect ratios other  
than 16:9 to be displayed  
without geometric  
Overscan  
Full  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
Aspect  
1:1  
distortion.  
The options under  
Overscan - Slightly  
enlarges the input image.  
Use this feature to hide  
annoying edge noise if  
present around your  
image.  
17"  
Display Mode will be  
different depending on  
the input signal sources.  
Aspect and 1:1 are not  
available for a 1920 x  
1080 resolution.  
19"  
19"W  
22"W  
Overscan is only  
Full - Scales the input  
image to fill the screen.  
Ideal for 16:9 aspect  
images.  
available when the  
signal source is from a  
HDMI or D-Sub (VGA  
converted from  
The default  
setting is 1:1.  
Component) source.  
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" - Displays the input  
image as if on a 17"  
monitor of 5:4 aspect  
ratio.  
19" - Displays the input  
image as if on a 19"  
monitor of 5:4 aspect  
ratio.  
19"W - Displays the input  
image as if on a 19"  
wide-screen monitor.  
22"W - Displays the input  
image as if on a 22"  
wide-screen monitor.  
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Smart Scaling  
(available when You can press the Smart  
the Display  
Mode is set to  
17", 19"W, or  
1:1)  
Resizes the display.  
0 to 100  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
Scaling hot key to resize the  
display by a digit number.  
Alternatively, press and hold  
the Smart Scaling hot key to  
resize the display  
continually. Or press and  
hold the Smart Scaling hot  
key for 5 seconds to enlarge  
the display to its maximum  
size.  
Your display may  
become unstable  
temporarily when being  
resized. This is a normal  
phenomenon and should  
not be considered as  
manufacturing defect.  
If the display is resized by  
Smart Scaling under 17"  
or 19"W Display Mode,  
the last scaling settings  
will be saved and used  
whenever 17" or 19"W are  
selected again.  
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.  
Instant Mode  
Adjusts the image  
ON  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
processing to diminish input  
lag. You can have a real-time  
experience while playing  
video games.  
OFF  
This function is not  
available for 3D playback.  
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 > Information on  
the monitor.  
PBP  
Allows to display images  
from two different video  
sources side-by-side.  
OFF  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
HDMI & VGA  
HDMI & DVI  
The Smart Scaling hot key  
and Instant Mode are not  
available if this function is  
activated.  
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Color Format  
Determines the color space Press the ENTER key to  
(RGB or YUV) based on the select this option. Press the  
following detected video  
RGB  
YUV  
or  
keys to change  
signal:  
the settings.  
D-Sub (VGA) from PC:  
The default Color Format  
is RGB.  
D-Sub (Component) from  
a video device: The default  
Color Format is YUV.  
You might need to  
manually set the Color  
Format if colors shown on  
the monitor screen do not  
display properly.  
DVI (for models with DVI  
inputs): Color Format is  
automatically set to RGB.  
HDMI: Color Format is  
not selectable. In other  
words, Color Format is  
automatically set  
depending on the input  
video source.  
HDMI RGB PC Determines the range of  
Press the ENTER key to  
RGB (0 ~ 255)  
Range  
color scales. Select an option select this option. Press the  
that matches the RGB range  
RGB (16 ~ 235)  
or  
keys to change  
setting on the connected  
HDMI device.  
the settings.  
*To avoid image distortion, you are advised to adjust the resolution of the input source (on the output  
device) to best suit the selected display mode.  
Display mode on the monitor  
Resolution of the input source  
17"  
19"  
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024  
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024  
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024  
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024  
19"W  
22"W  
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Audio menu  
Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings.  
1. Press the MENU key to display the main  
menu.  
2. Press the  
or  
keys to select AUDIO  
Mode: Standard  
AUDIO  
and then press the ENTER key to enter  
the menu.  
Volume  
Mute  
10  
OFF  
3. Press the  
or  
keys to move the  
highlight to a menu item and then press  
the ENTER key to select that item.  
4. Press the  
or  
keys to make  
adjustments or selections.  
Move  
ENTER  
Exit  
Select  
5. To return to the previous menu, press the  
MENU button.  
Item  
Function  
Operation  
Press the  
Range  
Volume  
Adjusts the audio volume  
0 ~ 100  
key to increase  
the volume and press the  
key to decrease the  
volume.  
Mute  
Mutes the audio input  
ON  
Press the  
or  
keys to  
change the settings.  
OFF  
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System menu  
Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings.  
1. Press the MENU key to display the main  
menu.  
2. Press the  
or  
keys to select  
Mode: Standard  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key  
to enter the menu.  
Input  
OSD Settings  
DDC/CI  
Information  
HDMI Auto Switch  
Auto Power off  
Reset All  
DVI  
3. Press the  
or  
keys to move the  
highlight to a menu item and then press  
the ENTER key to select that item.  
OFF  
OFF  
4. Press the  
or  
keys to make  
adjustments or selections.  
Move  
ENTER  
Exit  
Select  
5. To return to the previous menu, press the  
MENU button.  
Item  
Input  
Function  
Operation  
Range  
Use this to change the input  
to that appropriate to your  
video cable connection type.  
DVI  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
D-sub (VGA)  
HDMI  
The default  
setting is DVI.  
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OSD Settings - Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu.  
Language  
Sets the OSD menu  
language.  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
Spanish  
Polish  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
The language options  
displayed on your OSD  
may differ from those  
shown on the right,  
depending on the product  
supplied in your region.  
Japanese  
Czech  
Traditional  
Chinese  
Hungarian  
Simplified  
Chinese  
Serbo-Croatian  
Romanian  
Dutch  
Russian  
Swedish  
Portuguese  
0 to 100  
H. Position  
V. Position  
Display Time  
Adjusts the horizontal  
position of the OSD menu.  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
Adjusts the vertical position  
of the OSD menu.  
0 to 100  
Adjusts the display time of  
the OSD menu.  
5 Sec.  
10 Sec.  
15 Sec.  
20 Sec.  
25 Sec.  
30 Sec.  
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OSD Lock  
Prevents all the monitor  
settings from being  
YES  
Press the  
change the settings.  
or  
keys to  
NO  
accidentally changed. When  
this function is activated,  
the OSD controls and  
hotkey operations will be  
disabled.  
To unlock the OSD controls  
when the OSD is preset to  
be locked, press and hold  
the "MENU" key for 15  
seconds to enter the "OSD  
Lock" option and make  
changes. Alternatively, you  
may use the  
or  
keys to select "NO" in the  
"OSD Lock" submenu from  
the "OSD Settings" menu,  
and all OSD controls will be  
accessible.  
Press MENU to leave the OSD Settings menu.  
DDC/CI*  
Allows the monitor settings Press the ENTER key to select ON  
to be set through the  
software on the PC.  
this option. Press the  
or  
OFF  
keys to change the  
settings.  
Information  
Displays the current  
Input  
monitor property settings.  
Current  
Resolution  
Optimum  
Resolution (best  
with the  
monitor)  
Model Name  
HDMI Auto  
Switch  
When this function is  
Press the ENTER key to select ON  
activated, HDMI port will  
be in the input auto select  
loop. Otherwise, HDMI can  
only be selected by input  
select or by hot key.  
this option. Press the  
or  
OFF  
keys to change the  
settings.  
The default  
setting is OFF.  
Auto Power Off Sets the time to power off  
the monitor automatically  
Press the ENTER key to select OFF  
this option. Press the  
or  
10min.  
20min.  
30min.  
YES  
in power saving mode.  
keys to change the  
settings.  
Reset All  
Resets all mode, color and  
geometry settings to the  
factory default values.  
Press the  
or  
keys to  
change the settings.  
NO  
*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.  
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7. 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. 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.  
The image has a faulty coloration:  
It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance.  
Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose “YES” in the “Caution”  
message box 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.  
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.  
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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 Display  
Mode on page 32 for details.  
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 the OSD is preset to be locked, press and hold the “MENU”  
key for 15 seconds to enter the “OSD Lock” option and make changes.  
Alternatively, you may use the  
or  
keys to select “NO” in the “OSD Lock” submenu  
from the “OSD Settings” menu (under SYSTEM), and all OSD controls will be accessible.  
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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