BenQ XL2430T User Manual Page 1

XL SeriesUser Manual

10 Getting to know your monitor 7. S Switch socket8. DVI-D socket9. HDMI socket x 210. DisplayPort socket11. USB port (upstream; connecting to th

11 How to assemble your monitor hardwareHow to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing

12 How to assemble your monitor hardware (For XL2420)Turn the stand counterclockwise to align the arrow at the end of the stand with the one on the

13 How to assemble your monitor hardwareRaise the thumbscrew lid ( ) and tighten the thumbscrew as illustrated ( ). Then push the lid back.XL2720Or

14 How to assemble your monitor hardware You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sour

15 How to assemble your monitor hardwareTo Connect the HDMI CableConnect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. Connect the ot

16 How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor. These downstream USB ports transmit da

17 How to assemble your monitor hardwareTurn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the i

18 How to assemble your monitor hardware How to detach the stand and the base1. Prepare the monitor and area.Turn off the monitor and the power befo

19 How to assemble your monitor hardwareTurn the stand clockwise so that the arrow on the bottom of the stand points to RISER UNLOCK ( ). And then

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20 How to assemble your monitor hardware And then detach the base from the stand. XL2720You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated. Keep the

21 How to assemble your monitor hardwareAdjusting the monitor heightTo adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the right sides of the mon

22 How to assemble your monitor hardware Rotating the monitor1. Pivot the display.Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, t

23 How to assemble your monitor hardwareViewing angle adjustmentYou may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to + 20° monitor tilt, 70

24 How to assemble your monitor hardware Using the monitor wall mounting kitThe back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm patter

25 Getting the most from your BenQ monitorGetting the most from your BenQ monitorTo gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen

26 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computerThis instruction details the procedure for selecting and inst

27 Getting the most from your BenQ monitorHow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computerThis instruction details the procedure for manually upd

28 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system (selected models only)1. Open Display Properties.Move the curso

29 Getting the most from your BenQ monitorHow to install on Windows 7 system1. Open Display Properties.Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and So

3ServicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any

30 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to watch 3D content on your monitorYour monitor supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content trans

31 Getting the most from your BenQ monitorFor models with G-SYNC module, adjust the brightness during 3D playback under G-SYNC mode > Picture &g

32 How to adjust your monitor How to adjust your monitorThe control panelAll OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. No.

33 How to adjust your monitorThe S SwitchApart from the control keys, S Switch also provides a quick way to control and access the OSD menus. • You

34 How to adjust your monitor Basic menu operationYou can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor.1. Press any of the control k

35 How to adjust your monitorControlling the display with Display Pilot (selected models only)The provided Display Pilot software on the CD is an a

36 How to adjust your monitor Initial setup for playing gamesYou can optimize the monitor to enhance your gaming experience. You might want to start

37 How to adjust your monitorb. Go to the setup menu in your game, and change the frame rate or screen refresh rate to 144 Hz. Refer to the Help do

38 How to adjust your monitor Picture optimizationThe easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the Auto Adjus

39 How to adjust your monitor1. Adjust the related available settings in different OSD menus. 2. After all settings are done, go to Save Settings

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40 How to adjust your monitor Using Smart ScalingYou can resize your display by Smart Scaling.1. Go to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling.2. Adjus

41 How to adjust your monitor4. If your are desired to switch to another mode, start with Step 2 again.If you are prompted with the message No Cab

42 Navigating the main menu Navigating the main menuYou can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press a

43 Navigating the main menuDisplay menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that ar

44 Navigating the main menu PhaseAdjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal.See also: Picture optimizati

45 Navigating the main menuEngine Switch menu(for models with G-SYNC module only)Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, fu

46 Navigating the main menu Picture menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that ar

47 Navigating the main menuBlack eQualizerBrings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness without changing those of the light shades.If the

48 Navigating the main menu Instant ModeAdjusts the image processing to diminish input lag. You can have a real-time experience while playing games.

49 Navigating the main menuPicture Advanced menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu option

G-SYNC mode: Picture menu ...60G-SYNC mode

50 Navigating the main menu FPS1For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games.FPS2RTSFor playing RTS (Real-time strategy) games.Gamer1Applies custom

51 Navigating the main menu19" (5:4) (XL2720 only)Displays the input image as if on a 19" monitor of 5:4 aspect ratio.19"W (16:10) D

52 Navigating the main menu HDMI 3D Format(XL2420TX only)Selects an appropriate format to play 3D content.Contact your 3D content provider for the c

53 Navigating the main menuSave Settings menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options t

54 Navigating the main menu Audio menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are

55 Navigating the main menuSystem menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are

56 Navigating the main menu OSD SettingsLanguageSets the OSD menu language.The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on

57 Navigating the main menuCustom Key 1 Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. • Engine Switch (for models with G-SYNC module)• Picture

58 Navigating the main menu HDMI Auto SwitchWhen this function is activated, HDMI port will be in the input auto select loop. Otherwise, HDMI can on

59 Navigating the main menuG-SYNC mode: Engine Switch menu(for models with G-SYNC module only)Available menu options may vary depending on the inpu

6 Getting started Getting startedWhen unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place o

60 Navigating the main menu G-SYNC mode: Picture menu(for models with G-SYNC module only)Available menu options may vary depending on the input sour

61 Navigating the main menuLow Blue Light (selected models only)Decreases the blue light emitted from the display to reduce the risk of blue light

62 Navigating the main menu G-SYNC mode: Picture Advanced menu(For models with G-SYNC module only)Available menu options may vary depending on the i

63 Navigating the main menuFast Gaming For playing fast-paced games.ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur)Reduces motion blur in games or during video playba

64 Navigating the main menu G-SYNC mode: System menu(For models with G-SYNC module only)Available menu options may vary depending on the input sourc

65 Navigating the main menuItem Function RangeOSD Settings Language Sets the OSD menu language.The language options displayed on your OSD may diff

66 Navigating the main menu InformationDisplays the current monitor property settings. • Input• Current Resolution• Optimum Resolution (best with th

67 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFrequently asked questions (FAQ)The image has a faulty coloration.• The default Picture Mode might be set for a sp

68 Troubleshooting 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 O

69 TroubleshootingNeed more help?If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support

7 Getting startedUSB CableVideo Cable: D-Sub (Optional accessory for models withD-Sub inputs, sold separately)Video Cable: DVI-D Dual LinkVideo Cab

8 Getting to know your monitor Getting to know your monitorFront viewBack view1. Infrared (IR) sensor (XL2420TX only)2. Control buttons3. Power b

9 Getting to know your monitorBack view (for models with G-SYNC module)6. S Switch socket7. DisplayPort socket8. D-Sub socket9. DVI-D socket10.