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Preset display modes Models with UHD panel Timing support PC / Video signal support Input port Resolution Frame frequency (Hz) HDMI (V2.0) PC timing Video timing DisplayPort (V1.4) PC timing Video timing Thunderbolt™ 3 PC Timing Video Timing 640x480 640x480 720x400 ... sure the above timing works, check the compatibility and specifications of your graphic card first. • The timing needs to work with the specified input ports. Available input ports and signals vary by model. 24 Preset display modes
Preset display modes Models with UHD panel Timing support PC / Video signal support Input port Resolution Frame frequency (Hz) HDMI (V2.0) PC timing Video timing DisplayPort (V1.4) PC timing Video timing Thunderbolt™ 3 PC Timing Video Timing 640x480 640x480 720x400 ... sure the above timing works, check the compatibility and specifications of your graphic card first. • The timing needs to work with the specified input ports. Available input ports and signals vary by model. 24 Preset display modes
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... connecting to know your monitor 13 AC power input jack 16. Headphone jack 6. (PD2720U/PD3220U) USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (PD3420Q) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (downstream; DisplayPort socket 12. Thunderbolt™ 3 socket 2 (**) 14. USB-C™ port (for data transfer only) 17. USB-C™ port (for video, data transfer and power delivery up to 65W) 6 7 8 9 10 ... Getting to the PC) 8. Hotkey Puck G2 socket 9. HDMI1 socket 10. Kensington lock slot 15. connecting to the USB devices) 7. (PD2720U/PD3220U) USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (PD3420Q) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (upstream; Power button 4.
... connecting to know your monitor 13 AC power input jack 16. Headphone jack 6. (PD2720U/PD3220U) USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (PD3420Q) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (downstream; DisplayPort socket 12. Thunderbolt™ 3 socket 2 (**) 14. USB-C™ port (for data transfer only) 17. USB-C™ port (for video, data transfer and power delivery up to 65W) 6 7 8 9 10 ... Getting to the PC) 8. Hotkey Puck G2 socket 9. HDMI1 socket 10. Kensington lock slot 15. connecting to the USB devices) 7. (PD2720U/PD3220U) USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (PD3420Q) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (upstream; Power button 4.
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... by daisy chain; 3) power delivery up to 15W (PD3220U / PD2720U). With DP or HDMI video input, the USB data transmission speed is up to USB 3.1 Gen 2. See Power delivery of Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) on page 18 for your region. 14 Getting ...to know your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) on page 18 for more information. • With Thunderbolt™ 3 video input, the...
... by daisy chain; 3) power delivery up to 15W (PD3220U / PD2720U). With DP or HDMI video input, the USB data transmission speed is up to USB 3.1 Gen 2. See Power delivery of Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) on page 18 for your region. 14 Getting ...to know your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) on page 18 for more information. • With Thunderbolt™ 3 video input, the...
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... the capability of USB-C™ cable should be activated properly with sufficient power. Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) The Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your product are connected to the appropriate ports to be less than 1 meter to make the connection easy. • *: The connectivity is available only when...
... the capability of USB-C™ cable should be activated properly with sufficient power. Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) The Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your product are connected to the appropriate ports to be less than 1 meter to make the connection easy. • *: The connectivity is available only when...
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... function, your monitor 19 PD3420Q USB-C™ 65W (on the rear of the monitor) USB-C™ (on the left side of USB-C™ ports on the standard testing criteria and is provided for boot up to the connected USB-C™ devices. Go to be charged via USB-C™ in...power delivery. • The connected device can be activated properly with power delivery and video / audio / data transfer functions. *: Charging via USB-C™ port even when the monitor is in monitor power saving mode is available when the USB-C Awake function is enabled. The compatibility is certified by...
... function, your monitor 19 PD3420Q USB-C™ 65W (on the rear of the monitor) USB-C™ (on the left side of USB-C™ ports on the standard testing criteria and is provided for boot up to the connected USB-C™ devices. Go to be charged via USB-C™ in...power delivery. • The connected device can be activated properly with power delivery and video / audio / data transfer functions. *: Charging via USB-C™ port even when the monitor is in monitor power saving mode is available when the USB-C Awake function is enabled. The compatibility is certified by...
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...; (PD3420Q) Connect the plug of the supplied USB-C™ cable to the USB-C™ port on the monitor. • Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. • (PD2720U / PD3220U) Connect the plug of a digital output source (e.g., a computer). 3. Connect the monitor to... an appropriate port of the Thunderbolt™ 3 cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. You may vary depending on page 41. 3. 2. Once ...
...; (PD3420Q) Connect the plug of the supplied USB-C™ cable to the USB-C™ port on the monitor. • Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. • (PD2720U / PD3220U) Connect the plug of a digital output source (e.g., a computer). 3. Connect the monitor to... an appropriate port of the Thunderbolt™ 3 cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. You may vary depending on page 41. 3. 2. Once ...
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... G2 to the monitor. Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to assemble your monitor hardware 25 These downstream USB ports transmit data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the mini USB port (exclusively or Hotkey Puck G2 connection) on page 45. How to the monitor. Connect the USB devices.... 1. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via other USB ports (downstream) on the left or right side works as downstream port and connects with USB devices. 5. For more information on Hotkey Puck G2, see Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic ...
... G2 to the monitor. Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to assemble your monitor hardware 25 These downstream USB ports transmit data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the mini USB port (exclusively or Hotkey Puck G2 connection) on page 45. How to the monitor. Connect the USB devices.... 1. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via other USB ports (downstream) on the left or right side works as downstream port and connects with USB devices. 5. For more information on Hotkey Puck G2, see Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic ...
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on page 25. • Hotkey Puck G2 is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor exclusively and is available for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to change the default setting. To change the default setting. Hotkey ... scroll up the setup menu to adjust Brightness by default. Follow the instructions in Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to other devices with mini USB ports. 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. Press and hold for compatible models only. Alternatively, see Customizing the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on the monitor. • Press to bring...
on page 25. • Hotkey Puck G2 is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor exclusively and is available for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to change the default setting. To change the default setting. Hotkey ... scroll up the setup menu to adjust Brightness by default. Follow the instructions in Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to other devices with mini USB ports. 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. Press and hold for compatible models only. Alternatively, see Customizing the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on the monitor. • Press to bring...
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...to adjust your monitor 47 Alternatively, enable the ICC Sync function from other than Thunderbolt™ 3 (PD2720U / PD3220U) / USB-C™ (PD3420Q). Now with the KVM feature and sufficient I/O ports on the monitor. 1. How to Color > Color Mode for a desired color mode. The computer's color ...profile (ICC profile) may not best suit your monitor. Visit www.BenQ.com > the purchased model > the Downloads or Support...
...to adjust your monitor 47 Alternatively, enable the ICC Sync function from other than Thunderbolt™ 3 (PD2720U / PD3220U) / USB-C™ (PD3420Q). Now with the KVM feature and sufficient I/O ports on the monitor. 1. How to Color > Color Mode for a desired color mode. The computer's color ...profile (ICC profile) may not best suit your monitor. Visit www.BenQ.com > the purchased model > the Downloads or Support...
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...used to the laptop. 2. Connecting multiple monitors (Thunderbolt™ 3 daisy chaining)(PD2720U / PD3220U) With monitor connection via daisy chain function. Connect your laptop to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port ( ) on the connected monitors: Duplicate, Extend, or Projector only. Connect the second...™ 3 cable Thunderbolt™ 3 cable 1. Select the preferred source for future use until the setting is manually changed. This port supplies power to manage the display. Additional software (purchased separately) may be displayed on the monitor using a Thunderbolt™ 3 cable...
...used to the laptop. 2. Connecting multiple monitors (Thunderbolt™ 3 daisy chaining)(PD2720U / PD3220U) With monitor connection via daisy chain function. Connect your laptop to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port ( ) on the connected monitors: Duplicate, Extend, or Projector only. Connect the second...™ 3 cable Thunderbolt™ 3 cable 1. Select the preferred source for future use until the setting is manually changed. This port supplies power to manage the display. Additional software (purchased separately) may be displayed on the monitor using a Thunderbolt™ 3 cable...
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... Upstream port has to make selection. Mode: sRGB Input Picture Color Audio 2 KVM Switch Custom Key System Thunderbolt 3 USB Upstream Video Input Auto Switch Thunderbolt 3 DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2 None Back Move Confirm 1. Use or to be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will be pre-defined. to select KVM Switch. 3. PD3220U) USB...
... Upstream port has to make selection. Mode: sRGB Input Picture Color Audio 2 KVM Switch Custom Key System Thunderbolt 3 USB Upstream Video Input Auto Switch Thunderbolt 3 DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2 None Back Move Confirm 1. Use or to be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will be pre-defined. to select KVM Switch. 3. PD3220U) USB...
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... from Input > Signal Input. • DisplayPort • HDMI1 • HDMI2 • None Once enabled, if USB or Thunderbolt™ 3 (PD2720U / PD3220U) / USB-C™ (PD3420Q) cable is none. If None is selected from KVM Switch > Video Input for Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor...your purchased model) either as there is disconnected, the USB input source and the control will be switched to go with the USB Upstream port. You cannot control the current display (from Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C™, depending on page 47. Item Video Input Auto Switch ...
... from Input > Signal Input. • DisplayPort • HDMI1 • HDMI2 • None Once enabled, if USB or Thunderbolt™ 3 (PD2720U / PD3220U) / USB-C™ (PD3420Q) cable is none. If None is selected from KVM Switch > Video Input for Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor...your purchased model) either as there is disconnected, the USB input source and the control will be switched to go with the USB Upstream port. You cannot control the current display (from Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C™, depending on page 47. Item Video Input Auto Switch ...
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... change the setting to ON. • ON • OFF 72 Navigating the main menu To keep supplying power to the Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB ports in monitor's standby mode, change the setting to ON. • Thunderbolt 3 • USB USB-C Sets the refresh rate of the reminder message. ... message lasts on • 5 the screen. • 10 • 15 • 20 • 25 Power Awake (PD2720U / PD3220U only) If this function is disabled, the Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB ports are available for more information. • ON • OFF If this function is disabled, the USB-C™...
... change the setting to ON. • ON • OFF 72 Navigating the main menu To keep supplying power to the Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB ports in monitor's standby mode, change the setting to ON. • Thunderbolt 3 • USB USB-C Sets the refresh rate of the reminder message. ... message lasts on • 5 the screen. • 10 • 15 • 20 • 25 Power Awake (PD2720U / PD3220U only) If this function is disabled, the Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB ports are available for more information. • ON • OFF If this function is disabled, the USB-C™...
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... PC video cable. KVM Switch No response after checking this manual, please contact your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) on page 24 for connection. on Input > Signal Input. See Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your place of purchase or visit the local website from Input > Signal Input. • Check ... selected to USB-C on page 24 for more information. • Check if the input source has been selected to Thunderbolt 3 from www.BenQ.com for more information. • Check if the input source has been selected to the monitor and the second video source properly.
... PC video cable. KVM Switch No response after checking this manual, please contact your monitor (PD2720U / PD3220U only) on page 24 for connection. on Input > Signal Input. See Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your place of purchase or visit the local website from Input > Signal Input. • Check ... selected to USB-C on page 24 for more information. • Check if the input source has been selected to Thunderbolt 3 from www.BenQ.com for more information. • Check if the input source has been selected to the monitor and the second video source properly.
