Safety Warning and Notice
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...as a closet or bookcase) without appropriate ventilation An uneven or sloping surface Exposed to use . To protect your nearest BenQ service center for a long time. Full 3/29/2019 Excessively frequent plug and unplug of the following environmental conditions: Extremely high or...of reach of the following actions for assistance. Avoid taking either one of video connectors (D-sub/DVI/HDMI) may cause damage to set the optimal screen resolution and the viewing distance. 2. Safety Warning and Notice Before installing and using the monitor. 3. Otherwise, ...
...as a closet or bookcase) without appropriate ventilation An uneven or sloping surface Exposed to use . To protect your nearest BenQ service center for a long time. Full 3/29/2019 Excessively frequent plug and unplug of the following environmental conditions: Extremely high or...of reach of the following actions for assistance. Avoid taking either one of video connectors (D-sub/DVI/HDMI) may cause damage to set the optimal screen resolution and the viewing distance. 2. Safety Warning and Notice Before installing and using the monitor. 3. Otherwise, ...
Resolution file
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... video card manufacturer's website for an updated driver for the native resolution of your PC, different procedures should select the native resolution setting of LCD technology you select some other resolution, be able to support the native resolution of the monitor. • Depending on the... described below. Click OK then Yes. 4. that is called "Native Resolution" or maximal resolution - For the best display performance, please set the display to its maximum resolution with the interpolated resolution depending upon the image type and its initial resolution. • To take full...
... video card manufacturer's website for an updated driver for the native resolution of your PC, different procedures should select the native resolution setting of LCD technology you select some other resolution, be able to support the native resolution of the monitor. • Depending on the... described below. Click OK then Yes. 4. that is called "Native Resolution" or maximal resolution - For the best display performance, please set the display to its maximum resolution with the interpolated resolution depending upon the image type and its initial resolution. • To take full...
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The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in the specification table. 4. Depending on the operating system on your computer. Refer to the help document of your operating system for an LCD display ... an appropriate refresh rate to match one of 1920 x 1080. Double click the Display icon in all models. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 3. Close the Display Properties window. 2 Adjusting the screen refresh rate Please refer to see the factory modes: Preset display...
The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in the specification table. 4. Depending on the operating system on your computer. Refer to the help document of your operating system for an LCD display ... an appropriate refresh rate to match one of 1920 x 1080. Double click the Display icon in all models. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 3. Close the Display Properties window. 2 Adjusting the screen refresh rate Please refer to see the factory modes: Preset display...
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... may vary. To obtain the best image quality, refer to the above table to set to 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz. Preset display modes Incoming display mode (Input timing)...v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Depending on the available input source, the supported timing and resolution may improve this situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from graphic cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. HDMI v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Supported resolution for 3D playback (...
... may vary. To obtain the best image quality, refer to the above table to set to 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz. Preset display modes Incoming display mode (Input timing)...v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Depending on the available input source, the supported timing and resolution may improve this situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from graphic cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. HDMI v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Supported resolution for 3D playback (...
User Manual
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... the monitor height ...13 Rotating the monitor ...15 Viewing angle adjustment ...16 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 17 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 18 How to install the monitor on a new computer 19 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 20 How to install on...monitor (supported by DVI-D input 24 How to adjust your monitor 25 The control panel ...25 Basic menu operation ...26 Customizing the hot keys...27 Setting up your own game mode...27 Adjusting display mode...28 Using Smart Scaling ...28 Using Instant Mode ...28 Navigating the main menu ...29 Picture menu...
... the monitor height ...13 Rotating the monitor ...15 Viewing angle adjustment ...16 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 17 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 18 How to install the monitor on a new computer 19 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 20 How to install on...monitor (supported by DVI-D input 24 How to adjust your monitor 25 The control panel ...25 Basic menu operation ...26 Customizing the hot keys...27 Setting up your own game mode...27 Adjusting display mode...28 Using Smart Scaling ...28 Using Instant Mode ...28 Navigating the main menu ...29 Picture menu...
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Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to rotate the display. The monitor should be rotated 90 degrees. Before rotating the monitor with a ...
Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to rotate the display. The monitor should be rotated 90 degrees. Before rotating the monitor with a ...
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... connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which process you must be logged on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you turn on the back of... you connect and install your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your Windows computer, you need to follow to select a monitor model.
... connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which process you must be logged on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you turn on the back of... you connect and install your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your Windows computer, you need to follow to select a monitor model.
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...'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click Close. Go to restart your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. You may be prompted to Start, Settings, Devices, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your system - Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Click Browse and... navigate to your BenQ monitor 21 This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\Gaming_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. ...
...'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click Close. Go to restart your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. You may be prompted to Start, Settings, Devices, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your system - Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Click Browse and... navigate to your BenQ monitor 21 This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\Gaming_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. ...
User Manual
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... Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click Browse and navigate to your monitor from the menu. 3. Go to restart your BenQ monitor In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). it may differ from the menu. 2. You... Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your CD drive may be prompted to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from your computer after the driver update is the drive letter...
... Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click Browse and navigate to your monitor from the menu. 3. Go to restart your BenQ monitor In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). it may differ from the menu. 2. You... Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your CD drive may be prompted to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from your computer after the driver update is the drive letter...
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...content providers. • Contact NVIDIA or visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html) for the purchase and the settings of time may experience eye strain after watching 3D content for 3D playback. Playing 3D content Follow the instruction manuals of time. Take...html. How to watch 3D content on page 30 for more information. For the appropriate 3D players, check with 3D playback. System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor (XL11 series) • Compatible 3D glasses • PC with Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7 Operating System • Compatible graphics ...
...content providers. • Contact NVIDIA or visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html) for the purchase and the settings of time may experience eye strain after watching 3D content for 3D playback. Playing 3D content Follow the instruction manuals of time. Take...html. How to watch 3D content on page 30 for more information. For the appropriate 3D players, check with 3D playback. System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor (XL11 series) • Compatible 3D glasses • PC with Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7 Operating System • Compatible graphics ...
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Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on the menu options. The left three controls are custom keys and are designated for Picture Mode. OSD in hot ...
Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on the menu options. The left three controls are custom keys and are designated for Picture Mode. OSD in hot ...
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...1. If you saved in main menu Function Custom Key 2 • By default, the key is the hot key for Black eQualizer. / To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 27. • Enters sub menus. • Selects menu items. • Activates the main menu. • Returns ...save as hot keys to provide direct access to your monitor 27 Exits OSD menu. • OSD = On Screen Display. You can be applied all settings are suitable for these keys. 1. Press any key for Color Vibrance. A pop-up the hot key menu. 2. To better suit your needs, you...
...1. If you saved in main menu Function Custom Key 2 • By default, the key is the hot key for Black eQualizer. / To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 27. • Enters sub menus. • Selects menu items. • Activates the main menu. • Returns ...save as hot keys to provide direct access to your monitor 27 Exits OSD menu. • OSD = On Screen Display. You can be applied all settings are suitable for these keys. 1. Press any key for Color Vibrance. A pop-up the hot key menu. 2. To better suit your needs, you...
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... up the hot key menu, and press Menu to Picture and Instant Mode. 2. Press any of your monitor, see the specifications on page 35. The setting will take effect immediately.
... up the hot key menu, and press Menu to Picture and Instant Mode. 2. Press any of your monitor, see the specifications on page 35. The setting will take effect immediately.
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... pages: • Picture menu on page 30 • Picture Advanced menu on page 33 • Save Settings menu on page 37 • Audio menu on page 38 • System menu on the menu. For models without certain... functions, their settings and related items will become grayed out. Order of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu... OSD menu languages may vary depending on page 40 under System and OSD Settings for details. Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all ...
... pages: • Picture menu on page 30 • Picture Advanced menu on page 33 • Save Settings menu on page 37 • Audio menu on page 38 • System menu on the menu. For models without certain... functions, their settings and related items will become grayed out. Order of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu... OSD menu languages may vary depending on page 40 under System and OSD Settings for details. Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all ...
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... make selection. Range (During 2D playback) • 0 to 100 (During 3D playback) • OFF to MAX 0 to select a menu item. Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Brightness Contrast Low Blue Light Black eQualizer Blur Reduction Color Temperature Hue Color Vibrance Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Mode: Standard R GB 100... Available menu options may vary depending on the menu. Menu options that are not available will not appear on the input sources, functions and settings. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will become grayed out.
... make selection. Range (During 2D playback) • 0 to 100 (During 3D playback) • OFF to MAX 0 to select a menu item. Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Brightness Contrast Low Blue Light Black eQualizer Blur Reduction Color Temperature Hue Color Vibrance Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Mode: Standard R GB 100... Available menu options may vary depending on the menu. Menu options that are not available will not appear on the input sources, functions and settings. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will become grayed out.
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...R (0~100) • G (0~100) • B (0~100) Hue Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors. 0 ~ 100 Color Vibrance Provides different sets of color settings. Reduces motion blur in the corresponding menus. Brightness is too bright or barely contains any dark shades, adjusting the value of the image. User...and Blue primary colors can adjust some of the image. (e.g. Range 0 ~ 10 Black eQualizer The higher the value is factory pre-set to the image. Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness without changing those of the light shades. 0 ~ 20 Blur Reduction...
...R (0~100) • G (0~100) • B (0~100) Hue Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors. 0 ~ 100 Color Vibrance Provides different sets of color settings. Reduces motion blur in the corresponding menus. Brightness is too bright or barely contains any dark shades, adjusting the value of the image. User...and Blue primary colors can adjust some of the image. (e.g. Range 0 ~ 10 Black eQualizer The higher the value is factory pre-set to the image. Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness without changing those of the light shades. 0 ~ 20 Blur Reduction...
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... to select Picture Advanced. 3. Menu options that are not available will not appear on the input sources, functions and settings. Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Over-scan Display Mode Smart Scaling HDMI RGB PC Range Smart Focus FPS1 ...Range Picture Mode Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the product supplied for your region.Change the setting if needed. FPS1 FPS2 For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games. Navigating the main menu 33 Picture Advanced menu Available menu options...
... to select Picture Advanced. 3. Menu options that are not available will not appear on the input sources, functions and settings. Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Over-scan Display Mode Smart Scaling HDMI RGB PC Range Smart Focus FPS1 ...Range Picture Mode Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the product supplied for your region.Change the setting if needed. FPS1 FPS2 For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games. Navigating the main menu 33 Picture Advanced menu Available menu options...
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... signal, and then to create the optimal contrast. 0 to hide • ON annoying edge noise if present around your own game mode on setting up a game mode, see Setting up your image. • OFF Available only when the input source is HDMI or DP. 34 Navigating the main menu Item Senseye Demo...
... signal, and then to create the optimal contrast. 0 to hide • ON annoying edge noise if present around your own game mode on setting up a game mode, see Setting up your image. • OFF Available only when the input source is HDMI or DP. 34 Navigating the main menu Item Senseye Demo...
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... sources. Select an option that • RGB (0 ~ 255) matches the RGB range setting on a 23"W monitor of Picture Mode, different Display Mode option is pre-set. Change the setting if needed. Item Display Mode Function This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than... input image in different resolutions of color scales. Aspect The input image is 17", 19", 19"W, or 21.5", the last 4 scaling settings (in its native resolution without geometric distortion. Determines the range of the input source) will be displayed without scaling. 17" (4:3) Displays ...
... sources. Select an option that • RGB (0 ~ 255) matches the RGB range setting on a 23"W monitor of Picture Mode, different Display Mode option is pre-set. Change the setting if needed. Item Display Mode Function This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than... input image in different resolutions of color scales. Aspect The input image is 17", 19", 19"W, or 21.5", the last 4 scaling settings (in its native resolution without geometric distortion. Determines the range of the input source) will be displayed without scaling. 17" (4:3) Displays ...
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... to select a menu item. 4. To exit the menu, select . Item Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Function Saves a new set of customized display settings. Range - Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Mode: Standard 1. Menu options that are not available will not appear on the menu. ... from the hot key menu. 2. Navigating the main menu 37 See Setting up your own game mode on page 27 for information on the input sources, functions and settings. Save Settings menu Available menu options may vary depending on applying the game mode. Use...
... to select a menu item. 4. To exit the menu, select . Item Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Function Saves a new set of customized display settings. Range - Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Mode: Standard 1. Menu options that are not available will not appear on the menu. ... from the hot key menu. 2. Navigating the main menu 37 See Setting up your own game mode on page 27 for information on the input sources, functions and settings. Save Settings menu Available menu options may vary depending on applying the game mode. Use...
