LCD Monitor User Manual E900HD/E900HDA E2200HD/E2200HDA M2200HD M2400HD/E2400HD
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Table of Contents Copyright ........................................................................................................................ 2 Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................... 2 Getting started ................................................................................................................ 4 Getting to know your monitor ....................................................................
1. 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. BenQ LCD Monitor AUTO MENU ENTER Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accesory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable Webcam 2.0M (For M2200HD and M2400HD only) USB Cable (For M2200HD and M2400HD only) 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.
2. Getting to know your monitor Front view AUTO MENU ENTER Back view 12 11 10 1 2 3 1. Speakers 2. AC Power Input jack 3. Line in 4. HDMI socket 5. DVI-D socket 6. D-Sub socket 7. USB port 8. Lock switch 9. USB port (M2200HD only) 10. USB port x 2 11. Headphone jack 12. USB port 4 5 6 1 78 9 Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
3. 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. 1. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty.
2. Connect the PC video cable To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket.
4. Connect USB Devices. (For models M2200HD and M2400HD only) Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor. For M2200HD, you can plug another USB device to the USB socket found at the back of the monitor. See picture on the right You can plug 2 more USB devices to the USB cable sockets found on the left side of the monitor. See picture on the right. 5. Connect the webcam to the monitor.
7. Route the cables via the cable clip. Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Position the cables together and re-insert the clip over them to retain the cables neatly in place behind the monitor stand. 8. 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 front of the monitor.
How to detach the stand base 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. 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. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor.
4. 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 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 XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS).
How to install on Windows Vista systems 1. Open Display Settings. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu. Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 2. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5.
How to install on Windows XP system 1. Open Display Properties. The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu. Alternatively, the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item. The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system.
Using the webcam (QEye) Your monitor comes with a 2.0 megapixel webcam. With the webcam, you can capture still images, record videos, and chat online. Before using the webcam, you must install these two programs (Magic-i Visual Effects and WebCam Companion 2) by running the respective Setup.exe files. Both these two programs are located in the accompanying webcam CD. Using WebCam Companion 2 'WebCam Companion 2' features four modules below that helps you get the most out of your webcam.
Print Prints the selected images. Settings Adjusts the capture settings, such as file format, resolution, audio devices, video devices, etc. WebCam Settings Views and modifies your webcam’s settings and properties. Full Screen Displays the current video or live preview in full screen. To exit, press the key or click the Close button. Disconnect Disconnects the webcam. Connect Connects the webcam. Capturing still images or recording videos 12.
2. Click to select the Monitor module from the Home screen. 3. On the Monitor screen, click Monitor Settings to view and modify your settings first. 4. When you are finished with the settings, click Start Monitor to begin monitoring. When movement is detected, recording begins automatically. 5. Click Stop Monitor when you want to stop monitoring. 6. Click Record Video under the Capture tab. 7. By default, video files are saved in the WebCam Media folder under Documents.
Adjusting resolution When the CPU performance is low, the message below may appear on the screen. To make 'Magic-i Visual Effects' run correctly, please change the default resolution "640 x 480 (VGA)" to a lower one. You can select "320 x 240 (QVGA)", "176 x 144 (QCIF)", or "160 x 120 (SQVGA)".
5. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen. When you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image.
6. How to adjust your monitor The control panel AUTO MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. “AUTO”: Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. “MENU” key: Activate OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Volume key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is the hot key for Volume. 4. /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. The key is the hot key for Mode. 5. “ENTER” key: Enter sub menus and select items.
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Volume hot keys Press the key to display the Volume indicators. Further press the increase the volume, while the decrease the volume. key will key will To Mute, press the Volume hot key for 3 seconds. To release Mute, press the Volume hot key for 3 more seconds.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 There are five main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture 3. Picture Advanced 4. Audio 5. System Use the (up) or (down) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings.
Display menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the or keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you.
H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal. See also: Picture 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100 Press the or adjust the value. keys to optimization on page 21. Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal.
Picture menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the or keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Item Brightness Function Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.
Normal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry standard white color. Reddish Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the news print standard white color. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image.
Picture Advanced menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the or keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Item Picture Mode Function Operation Selects a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen.
Senseye Demo Display Mode Displays the preview of screen images under the selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the specified mode. This feature is provided to allow aspect ratio’s other than 16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortion. • Overscan -Slightly enlarges the input image. Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image.
Audio menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the or keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
System menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the or keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Item Input Function Operation Use this to change the Press the or keys to input to that appropriate to change the settings.
H. Position V. Position Display Time Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. 0 to 100 0 to 100 Press the or keys to change the settings. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 15 Sec. • 20 Sec. • 25 Sec. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled. Press the or keys to change the settings. • 30 Sec.
7. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 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. How do you use a VGA extension cable? Remove the extension cable for the test.
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange? If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active. Press any button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch.
