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...Please refer to adjust the screen resolution. If yours doesn't, check with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Open Display Properties and select the Settings tab. Click OK then Yes. 4. If your input source does not provide an image with the interpolated resolution depending upon the image ... resolution with the video card manufacturer's website for an updated driver for new hardware video resolutions. For the best display performance, please set the display to adjust the screen resolution. This is interpolated and may appear stretched or distorted. If necessary, you select some other ...
...Please refer to adjust the screen resolution. If yours doesn't, check with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Open Display Properties and select the Settings tab. Click OK then Yes. 4. If your input source does not provide an image with the interpolated resolution depending upon the image ... resolution with the video card manufacturer's website for an updated driver for new hardware video resolutions. For the best display performance, please set the display to adjust the screen resolution. This is interpolated and may appear stretched or distorted. If necessary, you select some other ...
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... in all models. Close the Display Properties window. 2 Adjusting the screen refresh rate Click Change, OK, then Yes. 5. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 3. Please refer to see the factory modes: Preset display modes on page 1. The best results are obtained by using...
... in all models. Close the Display Properties window. 2 Adjusting the screen refresh rate Click Change, OK, then Yes. 5. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 3. Please refer to see the factory modes: Preset display modes on page 1. The best results are obtained by using...
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..." 1920 x 1080 VGA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v DVI / DP 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(*) *: Not available for 3D playback (through DVI-DL or DP) 3D content can only be played when the display is set to 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz.
..." 1920 x 1080 VGA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v DVI / DP 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(*) *: Not available for 3D playback (through DVI-DL or DP) 3D content can only be played when the display is set to 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz.
Screen Resolution Guide
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...resolution for 3D playback (through HDMI) Incoming display mode (Input timing) Model XL2420TX Format HDMI Frame Packing Side-by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from graphic cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. Image disruption may improve this situation by altering an ...automatic setting or by -Side Top and Bottom 1920 x 1080 @ 24 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz 1280 x 720@ 50 Hz 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz 1920...
...resolution for 3D playback (through HDMI) Incoming display mode (Input timing) Model XL2420TX Format HDMI Frame Packing Side-by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from graphic cards which do not correspond with the usual standard. Image disruption may improve this situation by altering an ...automatic setting or by -Side Top and Bottom 1920 x 1080 @ 24 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz 1280 x 720@ 50 Hz 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz 1920...
XL Series User Manual
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...the monitor height ...20 Rotating the monitor ...21 Viewing angle adjustment ...22 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 23 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 24 How to install the monitor on a new computer 25 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 26 How to install ... panel...32 The S Switch ...33 Basic menu operation...34 Initial setup for playing games ...36 Picture optimization ...38 Customizing the hot keys...38 Setting up your own game mode ...38 Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader 39 Adjusting display mode ...39 Using Smart Scaling...40 Using Instant...
...the monitor height ...20 Rotating the monitor ...21 Viewing angle adjustment ...22 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 23 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 24 How to install the monitor on a new computer 25 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 26 How to install ... panel...32 The S Switch ...33 Basic menu operation...34 Initial setup for playing games ...36 Picture optimization ...38 Customizing the hot keys...38 Setting up your own game mode ...38 Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader 39 Adjusting display mode ...39 Using Smart Scaling...40 Using Instant...
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... . Fully extend the monitor and tilt it is enough room for details. 2. How to the maximum extended position. Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. The monitor should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to...
... . Fully extend the monitor and tilt it is enough room for details. 2. How to the maximum extended position. Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting. The monitor should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to...
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...and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on your computer (after connecting the monitor to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which process you need to follow to your computer), Windows... which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your BenQ monitor Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of...
...and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on your computer (after connecting the monitor to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which process you need to follow to your computer), Windows... which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your BenQ monitor Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of...
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... driver software. 8. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the keyboard to the lower-right of your computer. 10. Click Browse and navigate to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from...
... driver software. 8. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the keyboard to the lower-right of your computer. 10. Click Browse and navigate to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from...
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... for your CD drive may differ from provided driver list, and click Next. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Click the Advanced... Settings button. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select Display Settings from the popup menu. Click Close. it may be 'D:' or...
... for your CD drive may differ from provided driver list, and click Next. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Click the Advanced... Settings button. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select Display Settings from the popup menu. Click Close. it may be 'D:' or...
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... of the 3D accessories to you want to adjust the brightness when watching 3D content, go to System and Emitter Mode and change the setting as well. See Brightness (during 2D playback) / NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™ (during 3D playback) on the IR emitter module ...(purchased separately for more information. • Follow the instruction manuals of your BenQ monitor Go to Picture and NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™. Yet you can be transferred to XL2420TX through DVI-D Dual Link cable. System requirements...
... of the 3D accessories to you want to adjust the brightness when watching 3D content, go to System and Emitter Mode and change the setting as well. See Brightness (during 2D playback) / NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™ (during 3D playback) on the IR emitter module ...(purchased separately for more information. • Follow the instruction manuals of your BenQ monitor Go to Picture and NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™. Yet you can be transferred to XL2420TX through DVI-D Dual Link cable. System requirements...
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...33 Gamer 2 button • Press to switch to Gamer 2 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for Gamer 1. 4. Do not connect it to control and access the OSD menus. The S Switch Apart from the control keys, S Switch also ...Gamer 3 button • Press to switch to Gamer 3 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T, XL2420TX, and XL2720T exclusively. Wheel • For Increase/Decrease adjustment. • Scrolls Up/Down in Connect the S Switch to ...
...33 Gamer 2 button • Press to switch to Gamer 2 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for Gamer 1. 4. Do not connect it to control and access the OSD menus. The S Switch Apart from the control keys, S Switch also ...Gamer 3 button • Press to switch to Gamer 3 (Picture Mode). • Press and hold for 5 seconds to save the customized display settings for BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T, XL2420TX, and XL2720T exclusively. Wheel • For Increase/Decrease adjustment. • Scrolls Up/Down in Connect the S Switch to ...
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... Mode Smart Scaling Menu Exit 1. The top three controls are custom keys and are designated for details on the menu options. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on the S Switch. 2. In the main menu, follow the icons next to the control keys to access the main menu... key for Picture Mode. See Navigating the main menu on your monitor Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on page 41 for particular functions. 3. Select Menu to make adjustments or selection.
... Mode Smart Scaling Menu Exit 1. The top three controls are custom keys and are designated for details on the menu options. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on the S Switch. 2. In the main menu, follow the icons next to the control keys to access the main menu... key for Picture Mode. See Navigating the main menu on your monitor Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on page 41 for particular functions. 3. Select Menu to make adjustments or selection.
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...; OSD = On Screen Display. How to the previous menu. Custom Key 3 • By default, the key is not currently displaying. No. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 38. • Enters sub menus. • Selects menu items. Menu • Activates the main menu. • Returns to... any key for Display Mode. The hot keys only operate while the main menu is the hot key for Smart Scaling. / To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 38. • For Down/Decrease adjustment.
...; OSD = On Screen Display. How to the previous menu. Custom Key 3 • By default, the key is not currently displaying. No. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 38. • Enters sub menus. • Selects menu items. Menu • Activates the main menu. • Returns to... any key for Display Mode. The hot keys only operate while the main menu is the hot key for Smart Scaling. / To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page 38. • For Down/Decrease adjustment.
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... your operating system for playing games You can optimize the monitor to 120 Hertz. And then click Apply and Yes to 120 Hertz (120 Hz). Set the screen refresh rate to confirm the change the screen refresh rate to enhance your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen... refresh rate. a. Initial setup for details. 36 How to start with the following settings. 1. Under the Monitor tab, change . Depending on the operating system on your gaming experience. Click Advanced...
... your operating system for playing games You can optimize the monitor to 120 Hertz. And then click Apply and Yes to 120 Hertz (120 Hz). Set the screen refresh rate to confirm the change the screen refresh rate to enhance your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen... refresh rate. a. Initial setup for details. 36 How to start with the following settings. 1. Under the Monitor tab, change . Depending on the operating system on your gaming experience. Click Advanced...
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... Adjustment to optimize the currently displayed image to System. 4. In the sub menu, select a function that can be accessed by this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which is complete. Customizing the hot keys The top 3 control keys (also called custom keys) perform .... Select Menu to Display and Auto Adjustment. 4. If you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Please ensure that you can change setting in different OSD menus. Press any other picture modes, go to adjust your needs, you use the Auto Adjustment function. Go to access the...
... Adjustment to optimize the currently displayed image to System. 4. In the sub menu, select a function that can be accessed by this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which is complete. Customizing the hot keys The top 3 control keys (also called custom keys) perform .... Select Menu to Display and Auto Adjustment. 4. If you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Please ensure that you can change setting in different OSD menus. Press any other picture modes, go to adjust your needs, you use the Auto Adjustment function. Go to access the...
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... is required for this operation. If you just downloaded to save as one of customizing your settings in Step 2. Follow the on your display size, you saved in Step 2) on the BenQ website and apply the settings directly. 1. Adjusting display mode To display images of the game modes. After all at any time...
... is required for this operation. If you just downloaded to save as one of customizing your settings in Step 2. Follow the on your display size, you saved in Step 2) on the BenQ website and apply the settings directly. 1. Adjusting display mode To display images of the game modes. After all at any time...
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... size to adjust your needs. Switch to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling. 2. Go to Picture Advanced and Display Mode. 3. Select an appropriate display mode. The setting will take effect immediately. Using Smart Scaling You can press the custom key and adjust the value directly. • Your display may become unstable temporarily...
... size to adjust your needs. Switch to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling. 2. Go to Picture Advanced and Display Mode. 3. Select an appropriate display mode. The setting will take effect immediately. Using Smart Scaling You can press the custom key and adjust the value directly. • Your display may become unstable temporarily...
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... to the following pages: • Display menu on page 42 • Picture menu on page 44 • Picture Advanced menu on page 46 • Save Settings menu on page 50 • Audio menu on page 51 • System menu on page 53 under System and OSD... details. Available menu options may differ from the product supplied to your monitor. See Basic menu operation on the input sources, functions and settings. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on your region, see Language on page 52 Navigating the main menu ...
... to the following pages: • Display menu on page 42 • Picture menu on page 44 • Picture Advanced menu on page 46 • Save Settings menu on page 50 • Audio menu on page 51 • System menu on page 53 under System and OSD... details. Available menu options may differ from the product supplied to your monitor. See Basic menu operation on the input sources, functions and settings. Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on your region, see Language on page 52 Navigating the main menu ...
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... a digital input signal. to a digital input signal. 42 Navigating the main menu See also: Picture optimization on the input sources, functions and settings. Use or to select a menu item. or to make selection. Position V. Menu options that are not available will disappear. Select Menu from the.... 0 to 100 Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to the previous menu, select . 6. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Auto Adjustment H.Position V.Postion Pixel Clock Phase Mode: Standard 50 1. Item Function Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen...
... a digital input signal. to a digital input signal. 42 Navigating the main menu See also: Picture optimization on the input sources, functions and settings. Use or to select a menu item. or to make selection. Position V. Menu options that are not available will disappear. Select Menu from the.... 0 to 100 Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to the previous menu, select . 6. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Auto Adjustment H.Position V.Postion Pixel Clock Phase Mode: Standard 50 1. Item Function Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen...
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...to the previous menu, select . 6. Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. playback) / NVIDIA® 3D Or LightBoost™ • Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback. (during 2D playback). Display Picture Picture Advanced... Save Settings Audio System Brightness Contrast Sharpness Black eQualizer Gamma Color Temperature Hue Saturation Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Mode: Photo R GB 100...
...to the previous menu, select . 6. Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. playback) / NVIDIA® 3D Or LightBoost™ • Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback. (during 2D playback). Display Picture Picture Advanced... Save Settings Audio System Brightness Contrast Sharpness Black eQualizer Gamma Color Temperature Hue Saturation Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Mode: Photo R GB 100...