BenQ EX3501R User Manual

BenQ EX3501R Manual

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    EX Series LCD Monitor User Manual
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    form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this manual are the registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners, and
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    REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. For models with adapter: • Use only the power adapter supplied with to a proper power source. • Do not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or
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    that the wall material and the standard wall mount bracket (purchased separately) are stable enough to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn contact qualified service personnel for servicing. • Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support. Caution
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    mount set (purchased separately 17 Precautions ...17 Getting the most from your BenQ Monitor 19 How to install the monitor driver on a new computer 20 How to upgrade the monitor driver Picture Advanced menu ...35 Audio menu ...38 System menu ...39 Troubleshooting ...43 Frequently asked questions (FAQ
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    please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Power Adapter Video Cable: DP Video Cable: DP to
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    Video Cable: HDMI USB Cable: USB-C™ Audio Cable (Optional accessory) Back Cover VESA Wall Mount Transfer Kit (Optional accessory) • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. And
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    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Light sensor 2. Power button / Power LED indicator 3. Control buttons Back view 1 23 4. DC power input jack 5. Headphone jack 6. HDMI sockets 7. DisplayPort socket 8. USB 3.0 ports 9. USB-C™ port 10. Cable management hole 11. Kensington lock slot 45 6
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    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 11. • If USB-C™ Alternate mode (DP Alt mode) is enabled, USB 2.0 is available from the USB
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    . 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 input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. • The supported timing may vary by input signal. Refer to the "Preset display modes"
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    It allows signal, audio, and transmission from the laptop to the monitor. The USB-C™ port on the monitor transfers data only and does not support power delivery to the laptop. Additional power supply to the connected laptop is required. Due to USB-C™ technology limitation, the USB transmission speed
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    5. Connect the headphone. Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm first. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the back side of the monitor. 6. Connect USB devices. Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor. These downstream USB
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    9. Place the monitor properly. Place the monitor as desired after the cables have been connected properly. Move the monitor carefully by holding lower part of monitor, the base or the stand arm. Finger pressure on the screen surface is prohibited. The screen may be damaged by excessive force. 10.
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    by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ Monitor on page 19 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 14
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    tilt the monitor, see Tilt the monitor. on page 13. 3. Remove the back cover. Remove the back cover from its bottom as illustrated. Follow the instructions in Establish a video cable connection. on page 11 and change connected cables. Re-install the back cover as
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    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 finger pressure on the screen surface. Excessive force on the display is prohibited. Avoid placing hands on the upper or
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    Should you need the VESA wall mount transfer kit, please contact BenQ service. Before starting to install the monitor wall mount set, please read Ensure that the wall material and the standard wall mount set (purchased separately) are stable enough to support the weight of the monitor. Refer to the
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    the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation. Use four M4 x 10 mm screws to fix a VESA standard wall mount bracket to the monitor. Make sure that all screws are tightened and secured properly. Consult a professional technician or BenQ service for
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    point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see: • How to install the monitor driver on a new computer on page 20. • How
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    How to install the monitor driver 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
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    driver 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). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver
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    your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update
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    your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update
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    your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update
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    How to adjust your monitor The control panel No. Name 1. Power key 2. Control keys 1 2 Description Turns the power on or off. Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. How to adjust your monitor 25
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    Basic menu operation 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 4 3 1. Press any of the control keys. 2. The hot key menu is displayed. The keys numbered , , and are custom keys and are
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    can be accessed by this key. A pop-up message will appear, showing that the setup is complete. 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
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    mode. Refer Working with HDR technology on page 27 to check if a supported player, content, and the certified cable are used. Adjusting display mode To display are suitable for different types of images. See Picture Mode on page 35 for all the available picture modes. Go to Picture Advanced and
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    that are not available will become grayed out. Refer to the following table to find your main source and its supporting second sources. To find out the supported incoming display mode (input timing), please read the "Preset display modes" section from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on
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    information on each menu, please refer to the following pages: • Display menu on page 31 • Picture menu on page 33 • Picture Advanced menu on page 35 • Audio menu on page 38 • System menu on page 39 30 Navigating the main menu
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    Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. Keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their
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    Item Input Function Range Mode Sets the PIP or PBP mode. PIP: the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode displays the main video source on the screen while the second source in an inset window. PBP: Allows to display images from two different video sources side-by-side. OFF: Disables PIP/PBP mode. • PIP
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    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. Keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their
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    Item Function Range Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 (the • 1 standard value for Windows). • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 Color Normal Temperature Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish Applies a cool
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    For better color matching representation with the peripheral devices, such as printers, digital cameras, etc. Photo For viewing still images. Range Navigating the main menu 35
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    Item Color Vibrance Low Blue Light Function Range Gamer1 For playing car racing games. Gamer2 For playing CS:GO games. Gamer3 For playing Battlefield games. Custom 1 Custom 2 Applies a combination of color settings defined by users. Provides different sets of color settings. Once applied,
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    Item Function Range HDMI RGB PC Range B.I.+ (Bright Intelligence Plus) Determines the range of color scales. Select an option that • Auto matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device. Detect • RGB (0 ~ 255) • RGB (16 ~ 235) Turns the Bright Intelligence Plus function on or off
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    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. Keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their
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    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. Keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their
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    Item Function Range OSD Settings Language Sets the OSD menu language. The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right, depending on the product supplied in your region. Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. • English • Français • Deutsch •
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    Volume • Contrast • ON • 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. USB-C Configuration Sets the refresh rate of
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    Item Function Range Information DisplayPort Reset All Displays the current monitor property settings. • Input • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • HDR • Model Name Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission. • 1.1 • 1.4 Resets all mode, color and
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    the signal cable connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and
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    the signal cable connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. • If the LED is off, check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the connected to the monitor, the built-in speakers are automatically muted.) 44 Troubleshooting
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    on page 27 to check if a supported player, content, and the certified cable are used. Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. Troubleshooting 45
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