PD Series LCD Monitor User Manual
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Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor. 0~40 C 10~90 % 0~3000 m -20~60 C 10~60 % 0~12000 m • The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marked label.
• The equipment is to be secured to the building structure before operation. • (For models that support wall or ceiling mounting) • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material and the standard wall mount bracket (purchased separately) are stable enough to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. • Always unplug the product from the power outlet before cleaning.
Typographics Icon / Symbol Item Meaning Warning Information mainly to prevent the damage to components, data, or personal injury caused by misuse and improper operation or behavior. Tip Useful information for completing a task. Note Supplementary information. In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu may be shown in condensed form, for example: Menu > System > Information.
Table of Contents Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2 Getting started .............................................................................................................................8 Getting to know your monitor ............................................................................................. 11 Front view.....................................................................
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................66 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)....................................................................................................... 66 Need more help? ......................................................................................................................................
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.
CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: DP to mini DP Video Cable: HDMI Video Cable: Thunderbolt™ 3 A Thunderbolt™ 3 passive cable that supports up to 40 Gb/s data transfer. Video Cable: USB-C™ (Optional accessory, purchased separately) The length of USB-C™ cable should be less than 1 meter to make the connection easy.
• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. And the package contents may subject to change without prior notice. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. • 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.
Getting to know your monitor Front view (PD2720U) (PD3220U) 1 1 1.
Back view (PD2720U) 2. 3. 4. 5. Power button Control keys Headphone jack USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (downstream; connecting to the USB devices) 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 7. Hotkey Puck G2 socket 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 (PD3220U) 8. HDMI1 socket 9. HDMI2 socket 10. DisplayPort socket 11. Thunderbolt™ 3 socket 1 (*) 12. Thunderbolt™ 3 socket 2 (**) 13. Kensington lock slot 14. AC power input jack 15.
Connections The following connection illustrations are for your reference only. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page 18 - 20.
PD3220U USB peripherals Headphone/ Speakers 3 3 USB peripherals 3 14 Getting to know your monitor 3 PC / Notebook External graphics card / storage / monitor
Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your monitor The Thunderbolt™ 3 ports on your product are compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C™ connectors. The connectivity, however, may vary depending on the cable used and the capability of the connected computer.
How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface. 1. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor.
Lift the end of the monitor stand high and orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them together until they click and lock into place. 2 1 Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor height on page 24 for more information.
2. Connect the PC video cable. The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations in this document may vary depending on the product supplied for your region. 1. Establish a video cable connection. • Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. • Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. • Connect the plug of the Thunderbolt™ 3 cable to the monitor video socket. Connect to the port if power supply to the video source is required.
3. Connect the headphone. You may connect the headphones to the headphone jack. (PD2720U) (PD3220U) 4. Connect the USB devices. 1. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor. Note that this step is not required if the video source is from the Thunderbolt™ 3 input. 2. Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor.
5. Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to the monitor. Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to the mini USB port (exclusively or Hotkey Puck G2 connection) on the rear of the monitor. For more information on Hotkey Puck G2, see Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic operations on page 39. 6. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 7. Install the back cover.
9. 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 monitor. Turn on the computer too, and press the 5-way controller to select an input source. Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 28 to install the monitor software.
How to detach the stand 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. 2. Remove the back cover. Remove the back cover from its bottom as illustrated. Unplug all cables carefully. 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.
4. Remove the monitor base. Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base. 1 2 And then detach the base from the stand.
Adjusting the monitor height To adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the right sides of the monitor to lower the monitor or lift it up to the desired height. • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor, as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation.
Rotating the monitor 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. Depending on the operating system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen orientation. Refer to the help document of your operating system for details. 2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it.
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. 4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with the monitor tilt, swivel, and height adjustment functions.
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 and the standard wall mount bracket (purchased separately) are stable enough to support the weight of the monitor.
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD 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.
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.
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 10, Windows 8 (8.1), and Windows 7 Operating System (OS).
How to install on Windows 10 system 1. Open Display Properties. Go to Start, Settings, Devices, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7.
How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system 1. Open Display Properties. Move the cursor to the lower-right of the screen or press the Windows + C buttons on the keyboard to bring up the Charm bar. 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, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Properties from the menu.
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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button.
How to adjust your monitor The control panel All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor 1 2 No. 34 Name 3 Description 1. Power key Turns the power on or off. 2. 5-way controller Accesses the functions or menu items as instructed by the on-screen icons. See 5-way controller and basic menu operations on page 35 for more information. 3.
5-way controller and basic menu operations The 5-way controller is located at the rear of the monitor. While sitting in front of the monitor, move the controller to the directions instructed by the on-screen icons for menu navigation and operations. Up Left Right Down OSD icon 5-way controller operation Function (When no menu has been activated) N/A Press the 5-way controller • (Without video cable connection) Activates the video source selection menu.
5-way controller operation OSD icon Function Move down • Goes to the next menu item. • For down / decrease adjustment. Move to the left • Returns to the previous menu. • Exits OSD menu. All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. 1 2 4 3 1. Press the 5-way controller. 2. The hot key menu is displayed.
Working with the hot keys The custom keys (located next to the 5-way controller) perform as hot keys to provide direct access to pre-defined functions. You can change the default setting and designate different functions for these keys. Accessing the hot key functions 1. Press any of the custom keys on the rear of the monitor. 2. Press the key with the desired function repeatedly to cycle through available options on the list.
6. Under the category, check to select up to 3 items for quick access by this key. Mode: sRGB 2 Input Custom Key 1 Color Mode DCI-P3 Picture Custom Key 2 DualView Display P3 Color Controller Key 1, 2, 3 KVM Switch HDR Audio Rotation Key Input sRGB KVM Switch Controller Key Dial Mute Adobe RGB Custom Key Rec. 709 System CAD CAM Animation Back Move Edit Please check 2 or 3 items • OSD = On Screen Display. The hot keys only operate while the main menu is not currently displaying.
Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic operations Apart from the control keys, Hotkey Puck G2 also provides a quick way to control and access the OSD menu. • You need to connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to your monitor prior to use. Follow the instructions in Connect the Hotkey Puck G2 to the monitor. on page 20. • Hotkey Puck G2 is designed for BenQ LCD Monitor exclusively and is available for compatible models only. Do not connect it to other devices with mini USB ports. 1 2 6 3 5 4 No.
No. Name Description 4 Controller Key 2 • Press to switch to sRGB (Color Mode). • Press and hold for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to change the default setting. Alternatively, see Customizing the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on page 40. 5 Controller Key 3 • Press to switch to Display P3 (Color Mode). • Press and hold for 3 seconds to bring up the setup menu to change the default setting. Alternatively, see Customizing the Controller Keys on Hotkey Puck G2 on page 40.
Adjusting Display Mode To display images of aspect ratio other than 16:9 and size other than the panel size of your purchased model, you can adjust the display mode on the monitor. 1. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hotkey menu, and select (Menu) to access the main menu. 2. Go to Picture > Advanced > Display Mode. 3. Select an appropriate display mode. The setting will take effect immediately.
3. Go to KVM Switch > Video Input. 4. Change the setting according to your scenario. • For Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor on page 42, select the video input just connected. When USB Upstream under KVM Switch is selected, the display and USB control change from Thunderbolt™ 3 to the other connected video input. • For Scenario B: Working with two computers and two monitors on page 42 and Scenario C: Working in PBP mode on page 43, select None.
1. 2. 3. 4. Establish cable connection as instructed in Connect the PC video cable on page 12. Go to System > Power Awake > USB and select ON. Go to KVM Switch > Video Input and select None. Go to KVM Switch and switch between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Upstream. If one of the custom key is set for KVM Switch, press the custom key to switch. Scenario C: Working in PBP mode Thunderbolt™ 3 cable Video cable PC 1 PC 2 PC 1 PC 2 1.
Connecting multiple monitors (Thunderbolt™ 3 daisy chaining) With monitor connection via Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, you can output content to up to 6 devices (including 2 monitors) via daisy chain function. Thunderbolt™ 3 cable Thunderbolt™ 3 cable 1. Connect your laptop to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port ( ) on the monitor using a Thunderbolt™ 3 cable. This port supplies power to the laptop. 2. Connect the second monitor to the first one using a Thunderbolt™ 3 cable as illustrated. 3.
Working with HDR technology • Your monitor supports HDR10 technology. • The information regarding HDR-compatible devices and content in this document is most up-to-date at the time of publication. For the latest information, contact your device manufacturer and content provider. To enable HDR function, you need to have a compatible player and content. 1. Make sure a FHD/4K HDR player is ready. Players with the following names and resolutions are supported.
Working with two color settings on the same image (DualView) DualView helps improve your image editing efficiency by showing an image of two different color modes side-by-side. 1. Select one color mode from Color > Color Mode. 2. Go to Color > DualView. The screen is divided into two windows and the selected color mode is applied to the left window. 3. A list of available color modes for the right window is displayed. Select one to apply the setting. Picture with the setting from Color > Color Mode.
Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the 5-way controller to bring up the hot key menu, and press (Menu) to access the main menu. See 5-way controller and basic menu operations on page 35 for details. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out.
Input menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
Item PIP Function Range Sets the PIP mode. Pictures from two independent video sources are displayed on the screen at the same time. The audio input is from the main source if the PIP mode is activated. Not available when HDR function is enabled. Main Determines the main video source. •Thunderbolt 3 •DisplayPort •HDMI1 •HDMI2 Sub Determines the second video source for PIP mode. •Thunderbolt 3 •DisplayPort •HDMI1 •HDMI2 PBP PIP Size Determines the size of the inset window in the PIP mode.
Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu. Mode: sRGB 2 Input Brightness Picture Contrast Color Sharpness Audio Advanced 0 KVM Switch Custom Key System Back Move 1. Select 2.
Item Function Display Mode Range This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortion. The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources. Depending on your selection of Color Mode, different Display Mode option is pre-set. Change the setting if needed. Overscan Full Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. 1: 1 Displays the input image in its native resolution without scaling.
Color menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
Item Function sRGB Range For better color matching representation with the peripheral devices, such as printers, digital cameras, etc. Adobe RGB For better color matching representation with (PD2720U Adobe® RGB compatible peripherals. only) Rec. 709 For better color matching representation with Standard Rec. 709. CAD / CAM Enhances the contrast if a CAD / CAM software is used. Animation Enhances the contrast of the dark shades so you could work on the details easily when making an animation.
Item DualView Function Displays the preview of screen images under the selected modes. Once enabled, the screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates the image under the mode selected from Color Mode, while the right window presents the image under the mode specified here. Not available when HDR function is enabled. Color 6500K Temperature Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color.
Item Function Range Hue Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors. • R (0~100) • G (0~100) • B (0~100) • C (0~100) • M (0~100) • Y (0~100) Saturation Adjusts the purity degree of colors. • R (0~100) • G (0~100) • B (0~100) • C (0~100) • M (0~100) • Y (0~100) Reset Color Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults. • YES • NO AMA Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. • OFF • High • Premium HDMI RGB Determines the range of color scales.
Audio menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu. Mode: sRGB Input Volume Picture Mute 30 Color Audio 2 KVM Switch Custom Key System Back Move 1. Select 2. Use (Menu) from the hot key menu.
KVM Switch menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
Item Video Input Function Presets a video input to go with the USB Upstream port. See Setting up the second video source for KVM Switch before use on page 41. If None is selected from KVM Switch > Video Input for Scenario A: Working with two computers and one monitor on page 42 and USB Upstream is selected for KVM Switch, the screen does not display anything from the second source as there is none.
Custom Key menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
Item Function Controller Key 1, 2, 3 Sets the function to be accessed by controller key 1 / 2 / 3 on Hotkey Puck G2. See Hotkey Puck G2 and its basic operations on page 39 for the location of the keys. Select a category first, and choose up to 3 options to be accessed by these keys. The numbers displayed next to the selected items are the controller keys that the options are designated to.
System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu. Mode: sRGB 2 Input OSD Settings Language 5 Sec. Picture HDR Demo Display Time 10 Sec. Color Auto Switch OSD Lock 15 Sec.
Item OSD Settings Function Language Range Sets the OSD menu language. • English • Français The language options displayed on your OSD may • Deutsch differ from those shown on the right, depending • Italiano on the product supplied in your region. • Español • Polski • Česky • Magyar • Română • Nederlands • Русский • Svenska • Português • • 日本語 •한국어 • 繁體中文 • 简体中文 Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed.
Item Function Range HDR Demo (Works only if the input content is HDR-compatible) When the function is activated, all color modes are available for a comparison between HDR and non-HDR image representation. See HDR Demo options and HDR function availability on page 64 for more information. • ON • OFF If this function is activated and a non-HDR mode is selected, the input HDR content may be represented inappropriately.
Item Advanced Function DDC/CI Range Allows the monitor settings to be set through • ON the software on the PC. • OFF 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. Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor Off automatically in power saving mode.
HDR Demo option Video input Availability of HDR function OSD message OFF (grayed out) Non-HDR content Emulated HDR function if HDR mode HDR: is selected under Color > Color Emulated Mode. ON HDR content Switches to HDR mode automatically. HDR: On Non-HDR color modes are available.
Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Imaging 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. 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.
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. Power LED indicator The LED indicator is white or orange. • If the LED lights up in solid white, the monitor is powered on.
Thunderbolt™ 3 connection When single monitor is connected, no video or audio output from the laptop with Thunderbolt™ 3 connection. Check the cable connections and menu settings in the following order. • Check if an appropriate cable has been connected to the monitor and the laptop properly. See Connectivity of Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your monitor on page 15 for more information. • Check if the input source has been selected to Thunderbolt 3 from Input > Signal Input.
