Safety Warning and Notice
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.... 5. Otherwise, scratches on the floor or a desk surface directly. Excessively frequent plug and unplug of children. Operation 1. To protect your nearest BenQ service center for assistance. If you want to the monitor. Ensure that cannot occupy the screen entirely. Place a still image... place (such as a closet or bookcase) without appropriate ventilation An uneven or sloping surface Exposed to set the optimal screen resolution and the viewing distance. 2. This monitor is designed mainly for a long time. Installation Do not use .
.... 5. Otherwise, scratches on the floor or a desk surface directly. Excessively frequent plug and unplug of children. Operation 1. To protect your nearest BenQ service center for assistance. If you want to the monitor. Ensure that cannot occupy the screen entirely. Place a still image... place (such as a closet or bookcase) without appropriate ventilation An uneven or sloping surface Exposed to set the optimal screen resolution and the viewing distance. 2. This monitor is designed mainly for a long time. Installation Do not use .
Resolution file
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...the native resolution of the monitor. • Depending on the operating system on your PC screen as it could do at the native resolution setting. 3. Be aware that not all PC video cards provide this resolution. Refer to adjust the screen resolution. Use the slider in the Display...source does not provide an image with an aspect ratio of your PC, different procedures should select the native resolution setting of 16:9. For the best display performance, please set the display to adjust the screen resolution. that this other resolution is always fixed. If yours doesn't, check ...
...the native resolution of the monitor. • Depending on the operating system on your PC screen as it could do at the native resolution setting. 3. Be aware that not all PC video cards provide this resolution. Refer to adjust the screen resolution. Use the slider in the Display...source does not provide an image with an aspect ratio of your PC, different procedures should select the native resolution setting of 16:9. For the best display performance, please set the display to adjust the screen resolution. that this other resolution is always fixed. If yours doesn't, check ...
Resolution file
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... table on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 3. Adjusting the screen refresh rate You don't have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on page 1.... 60 Hz for details. 1. Refer to the help document of your computer. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your operating system for the native resolution of the applicable factory modes as listed in the specification table. 4. Double click the Display icon...
... table on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 3. Adjusting the screen refresh rate You don't have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on page 1.... 60 Hz for details. 1. Refer to the help document of your computer. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your operating system for the native resolution of the applicable factory modes as listed in the specification table. 4. Double click the Display icon...
Resolution file
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... timing and the resolution of signal frequency differences from the DISPLAY menu. 4 Preset display modes Image disruption may improve this situation by altering an automatic setting or by -Side Top and Bottom 1920 x 1080 @ 24 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz 1280 x 720@ 50 Hz 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz ... (through HDMI, selected models only) Incoming display mode (Input timing) Model XL2420TX Format HDMI Frame Packing Side-by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from graphic cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. You may occur as a result of the input source...
... timing and the resolution of signal frequency differences from the DISPLAY menu. 4 Preset display modes Image disruption may improve this situation by altering an automatic setting or by -Side Top and Bottom 1920 x 1080 @ 24 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz 1280 x 720@ 50 Hz 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz ... (through HDMI, selected models only) Incoming display mode (Input timing) Model XL2420TX Format HDMI Frame Packing Side-by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from graphic cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. You may occur as a result of the input source...
User Manual
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...the monitor height ...22 Viewing angle adjustment ...23 Rotating the monitor ...24 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 26 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 27 How to install the monitor on a new computer 28 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 29 How to install ...The S Switch ...34 Basic menu operation ...35 Initial setup for playing games at 144 Hz 37 Picture optimization ...39 Customizing the hot keys...39 Setting up your own game mode...39 Applying a suitable game mode automatically 40 Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader 40 Adjusting display mode...41...
...the monitor height ...22 Viewing angle adjustment ...23 Rotating the monitor ...24 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 26 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 27 How to install the monitor on a new computer 28 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 29 How to install ...The S Switch ...34 Basic menu operation ...35 Initial setup for playing games at 144 Hz 37 Picture optimization ...39 Customizing the hot keys...39 Setting up your own game mode...39 Applying a suitable game mode automatically 40 Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader 40 Adjusting display mode...41...
User Manual
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... lowered to its minimum height. 22 How to assemble your preferred monitor height. Move the marker on the scale to the monitor stand height just set. • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor to lower the...
... lowered to its minimum height. 22 How to assemble your preferred monitor height. Move the marker on the scale to the monitor stand height just set. • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor to lower the...
User Manual
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...How to assemble your operating system for details. 2. Before rotating the monitor with the monitor automatically, please install the Display Pilot software from www.BenQ.com or CD. To enable, go to be rotated 90 degrees. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 90 To avoid the edge ... and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to adjust the screen orientation. To have the Auto Pivot function that sets the display to the help document of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it . Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the...
...How to assemble your operating system for details. 2. Before rotating the monitor with the monitor automatically, please install the Display Pilot software from www.BenQ.com or CD. To enable, go to be rotated 90 degrees. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 90 To avoid the edge ... and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to adjust the screen orientation. To have the Auto Pivot function that sets the display to the help document of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it . Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the...
User Manual
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... which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to which version of the monitor.... existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. In either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation,...
... which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to which version of the monitor.... existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. In either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation,...
User Manual
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.... 5. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. it may be prompted to restart your BenQ monitor Click Close. You may differ from your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). Go... the most from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 10 system (selected models only) 1. Click Browse and navigate to Start, Settings, Devices, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the...
.... 5. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. it may be prompted to restart your BenQ monitor Click Close. You may differ from your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). Go... the most from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 10 system (selected models only) 1. Click Browse and navigate to Start, Settings, Devices, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the...
User Manual
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Go to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, ... - Move the cursor to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Select Properties from your BenQ monitor 31 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the keyboard to the following directory: d:\Gaming_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click Close. Click Generic...
Go to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, ... - Move the cursor to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Select Properties from your BenQ monitor 31 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the keyboard to the following directory: d:\Gaming_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click Close. Click Generic...
User Manual
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... access the OSD menus. Gamer 1 button • Press to switch to Gamer 1 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for BenQ LCD Monitor XL30 series exclusively. Gamer 2 button • Press to switch to Gamer 2 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to use. Do...
... access the OSD menus. Gamer 1 button • Press to switch to Gamer 1 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for BenQ LCD Monitor XL30 series exclusively. Gamer 2 button • Press to switch to Gamer 2 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to use. Do...
User Manual
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... keys to adjust your monitor. 1 2 Black eQualizer Blur Reduction Picture Mode Menu Exit 4 3 Black eQualizer Blur Reduction Picture Mode Menu Exit 1. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on your monitor 35 Select Menu to access the main menu. 4. The hot key menu is the hot key for... main menu Function Custom Key 1 • By default, the key is displayed. Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on page 39. • For Up/Increase adjustment. Press any of the control keys.
... keys to adjust your monitor. 1 2 Black eQualizer Blur Reduction Picture Mode Menu Exit 4 3 Black eQualizer Blur Reduction Picture Mode Menu Exit 1. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on your monitor 35 Select Menu to access the main menu. 4. The hot key menu is the hot key for... main menu Function Custom Key 1 • By default, the key is displayed. Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on page 39. • For Up/Increase adjustment. Press any of the control keys.
User Manual
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... currently displaying. The hot keys only operate while the main menu is the hot key for Blur Reduction (Motion Blur Reduction). To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 39. • Enters sub menus. • Selects menu items. • Activates the main menu. • Returns to adjust... Key 2 • By default, the key is the hot key for Picture Mode. Exits OSD menu. • OSD = On Screen Display. To / change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 39. • For Down/Decrease adjustment.
... currently displaying. The hot keys only operate while the main menu is the hot key for Blur Reduction (Motion Blur Reduction). To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 39. • Enters sub menus. • Selects menu items. • Activates the main menu. • Returns to adjust... Key 2 • By default, the key is the hot key for Picture Mode. Exits OSD menu. • OSD = On Screen Display. To / change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 39. • For Down/Decrease adjustment.
User Manual
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Set the screen refresh rate to start with the following settings. 1. a. How to adjust your gaming experience. Under the Monitor tab, change . You might want to 144 Hertz (144 Hz). Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution. Click Advanced settings. Initial setup for playing games at 144 Hz You can optimize the monitor to enhance your monitor 37 And then click Apply and Yes to confirm the change the screen refresh rate to 144 Hertz.
Set the screen refresh rate to start with the following settings. 1. a. How to adjust your gaming experience. Under the Monitor tab, change . You might want to 144 Hertz (144 Hz). Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution. Click Advanced settings. Initial setup for playing games at 144 Hz You can optimize the monitor to enhance your monitor 37 And then click Apply and Yes to confirm the change the screen refresh rate to 144 Hertz.
User Manual
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... using a digital (DVI, HDMI, or DP) cable to bring up your monitor that you can be accessed by this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you use any of vertical lines), select Pixel Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. To ...better suit your own game mode easily. 1. Adjust the related available settings in this key. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is to adjust your monitor, the Auto Adjustment function will be...
... using a digital (DVI, HDMI, or DP) cable to bring up your monitor that you can be accessed by this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you use any of vertical lines), select Pixel Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. To ...better suit your own game mode easily. 1. Adjust the related available settings in this key. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is to adjust your monitor, the Auto Adjustment function will be...
User Manual
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...website. Launch the Display Pilot software (installed from www.BenQ.com or CD if the software is desired. Do not disable Display Pilot if Auto Game Mode function is included). 2. Alternatively, press one of customizing your own display settings, you prefer to use the Auto Game Mode function ...software (installed from the drop-down list, and click Apply. If you can choose to manually select a desired mode, or use these settings, refer to adjust your game mode at once. BenQ offers more game modes using Game Mode Loader Instead of the game modes. 3. Your preferred display...
...website. Launch the Display Pilot software (installed from www.BenQ.com or CD if the software is desired. Do not disable Display Pilot if Auto Game Mode function is included). 2. Alternatively, press one of customizing your own display settings, you prefer to use the Auto Game Mode function ...software (installed from the drop-down list, and click Apply. If you can choose to manually select a desired mode, or use these settings, refer to adjust your game mode at once. BenQ offers more game modes using Game Mode Loader Instead of the game modes. 3. Your preferred display...
User Manual
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The setting will eliminate screen tearing, stuttering, and juddering during gaming. 1. Adjust the value. • If one of the custom keys is a normal phenomenon and should not ... as manufacturing defect. • For more information. Go to Display and Display Mode. 3. See To Connect the DP Cable on the CD. 1. Go to Game Settings and Instant Mode. 2. Select an appropriate display mode. Switch to the desired display mode first, and follow the instructions in Using Smart Scaling on page...
The setting will eliminate screen tearing, stuttering, and juddering during gaming. 1. Adjust the value. • If one of the custom keys is a normal phenomenon and should not ... as manufacturing defect. • For more information. Go to Display and Display Mode. 3. See To Connect the DP Cable on the CD. 1. Go to Game Settings and Instant Mode. 2. Select an appropriate display mode. Switch to the desired display mode first, and follow the instructions in Using Smart Scaling on page...
User Manual
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.... Advanced control of your monitor The Display Pilot software is available on page 40. • Export / import the color and game settings from Display Pilot Your monitor can be enhanced with Display Pilot, a software that provides the basic control of the display as well as... the advanced settings and functions for gaming. To enable Auto Game Mode, see Applying a suitable game mode automatically on www.BenQ.com or CD. Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. 42 How to System...
.... Advanced control of your monitor The Display Pilot software is available on page 40. • Export / import the color and game settings from Display Pilot Your monitor can be enhanced with Display Pilot, a software that provides the basic control of the display as well as... the advanced settings and functions for gaming. To enable Auto Game Mode, see Applying a suitable game mode automatically on www.BenQ.com or CD. Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. 42 How to System...
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... become grayed out. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to the following pages: • Game Settings menu on page 44 • Picture menu on page 46 • Display menu on page 49 • System menu on page 52 Navigating the main... menu 43 The OSD menu languages may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Available menu options may differ from the product supplied to your monitor. See Basic menu operation on page 35 for more information on each menu...
... become grayed out. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to the following pages: • Game Settings menu on page 44 • Picture menu on page 46 • Display menu on page 49 • System menu on page 52 Navigating the main... menu 43 The OSD menu languages may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Available menu options may differ from the product supplied to your monitor. See Basic menu operation on page 35 for more information on each menu...
User Manual
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... or to select a menu item. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the input sources, functions and settings. To exit the menu, select . or to select Game Settings. 3. Menu options that are not available will disappear. And keys that ...available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will become grayed out. Game Settings Picture Display System Blur Reduction Black eQualizer Color Vibrance Low Blue Light Instanet Mode Auto Game Mode Save Settings Off On Intensity Area Mode: FPS1 1. to the previous menu, select . ...
... or to select a menu item. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the input sources, functions and settings. To exit the menu, select . or to select Game Settings. 3. Menu options that are not available will disappear. And keys that ...available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will become grayed out. Game Settings Picture Display System Blur Reduction Black eQualizer Color Vibrance Low Blue Light Instanet Mode Auto Game Mode Save Settings Off On Intensity Area Mode: FPS1 1. to the previous menu, select . ...