BenQ AQCOLOR Display Pilot 2 User manual

LCD Monitor
Display Pilot 2
User Manual
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Copyright and disclaimer
Copyright
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The screenshots and illustrations in this document are for reference only
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This document aims to provide the most updated and accurate information
to customers, and thus all contents may be modified from time to time
without prior notice. Please visit the website for the latest version of this
document.
Servicing
Should you have any queries about the software after reading the
document, visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more
support and local customer service.

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Note
In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example:
System > Information.

Table of contents
Copyright and disclaimer................................................................ 2
Introduction .................................................................................... 6
System requirements and compatible monitors.....................................6
Setup .............................................................................................. 7
Getting ready before you start..................................................................7
Downloading and launching Display Pilot 2 ............................................8
Updating the software ..............................................................................9
Overview........................................................................................ 10
Software widget .......................................................................................10
Settings pages .........................................................................................12
Customizing your widget.........................................................................13
Naming the connected monitors ............................................................14
Operations ..................................................................................... 15
Changing and customizing a color mode...............................................15
Improving color accuracy of the monitor (ICCsync)..............................16
Applying a different ICC profile ...........................................................16
Adjusting screen brightness....................................................................17
Brightness adjustment by Software Dimming ............................... 17
Brightness adjustment by iKeyboard Control ............................... 19
Adjusting volume .....................................................................................20
Volume adjustment by iKeyboard Control .................................... 20
Working with two color settings on the same image (DualView).........21
Rotating your screen................................................................................21
Rotating the screen automatically (Auto Pivot).................................21
Rotating the screen manually..............................................................22
Previewing your design in actual print size (Print Assist).....................22

Working with two or more video sources (PIP / PBP)...........................23
Managing the layout of multiple windows (Desktop Partition)............24
Using a preset layout ...........................................................................24
Customizing a layout ...........................................................................25
Customizing each application's color mode (Application Mode).........26
Backing up your settings to cloud storage .................................... 28
Uploading software settings to the cloud ..............................................28
Loading settings from the cloud.............................................................29
Looking for assistance .................................................................. 30
Reading the latest user manual ..............................................................30
Contacting customer service ..................................................................30
Resetting the system..................................................................... 31
Exiting the software .................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 32
Need more help? ......................................................................................33
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Introduction
Display Pilot 2 is a software utility that allows for quick accurate tuning of
the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations
that are best suited for you. All adjustments are controlled via software to
eliminate the need to use the monitor on-screen displays (OSD).
Note
• Display Pilot 2 scans and identifies the connected monitor(s) to determine which features are
supported. Available features vary by model and inputs. Therefore, not all controls and features
described in this document may appear in your application.
• Images and menu options in this document are for reference only and may look different according
to different BenQ monitors or the operating system (OS) of your device. The user interface may
subject to change without prior notice.
System requirements and compatible
monitors
Item Description
OS systems Visit www.BenQ.com > Display Pilot 2 >
Specifications for the latest information.
Compatible monitors

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Setup
The software provides full functions when working with compatible BenQ
monitors. Limited functions are provided for other monitors. It scans and
detects the connected monitors when the software is launched. Make sure
the monitors are properly connected to the computer.
Type of connected
monitor
Displayed name in
Display Pilot 2 Available software functions
A compatible BenQ
monitor
Model name Full functions.
Available functions/settings vary by model.
A Mac series monitor Color LCD Limited functions are available:
• Volume
• Brightness
• Access to display settings
Note
Apple keyboard volume control is natively
available to a Mac series computer, though volume
adjustment is not displayed in the software.
A laptop monitor other
than Mac
Built-in Display Limited functions are available:
• Volume
• Brightness
An external monitor
that is not compatible
Identified: model name
Not identified: General display
Limited functions are available:
• Volume (if built-in speakers are available)
• Brightness
Getting ready before you start
1. Make sure the connection of computer, monitor, and network is
complete. Use the supplied Thunderbolt™ or USB-C™ cable to connect
your monitor to the computer to ensure software compatibility. You
can connect up to six monitors.
2. Power on the computer and monitor.
3. Make sure the DCC/CI control is enabled from the monitor's OSD
menu. Go to System > Advanced > DCC/CI > ON.
4. If you have more than one monitor connected, set to mirror or extend
the display.
Note
• DCC/CI control via an M series Mac's HDMI port is not supported. Connect your Mac (MacBook or
Mac Mini) with an external monitor via Thunderbolt™ or USB-C™ instead.
• You are recommended to use the original Thunderbolt™ or USB-C™ cable that came with the
monitor. Converters/adapters are not recommended to connect your source device to the monitor,
as the compatibility of the converters/adapters in the market cannot be guaranteed.

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Downloading and launching
Display Pilot 2
1. Visit the local website from www.BenQ.com > Display Pilot 2 to
download the software.
2. Click the file just downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
3. Click to launch the software. The software checks for an update
when it is launched. See Updating the software on page 9.
4. Log in to the software with your Gmail, WeChat, or Apple account to
access the software's cloud service (see Backing up your settings to
cloud storage on page 28). Available account services may vary by
region. You can close the login window and continue as a guest as
well.
The software scans and identifies the connected monitor(s). If an
identified monitor is connected, its model name is displayed. If more
than one identified monitor of the same model name is connected, a
suffix is added to the model name. Refer to Setup on page 7 for
the monitor connection and functionality.
If you are prompted that the monitor is not compatible, you can
change to a compatible monitor or continue with the current one with
limited functions.
5. The software widget is displayed. The interface color and available
functions vary by monitor. See Software widget on page 10 for
more information.
Note
The software interface follows the operating system language setting and cannot be changed from
the software.
Tips
The software can be accessed from the / icon in the system tray/menu bar, or from the
computer's Start menu > Display Pilot 2.

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Updating the software
The software is set to check for an update automatically when it is
launched. If an update is available, you will be guided to download and
update the software automatically before it is launched.
If you prefer to check for update manually, go to (Settings) > About and
disable Automatically check for updates.
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No. Descriptions
1. Shows the current software version.
2. Shows the latest software check time.
3. Checks for software update manually.
Available options vary by software status.
4. Determines whether to check for update automatically.

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Overview
Software widget
A compatible monitor
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An unsupported monitor
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No. Function Descriptions
1. Monitor's name Shows the connected monitor or a list of
connected monitors.

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No. Function Descriptions
2. Volume
Selected models only.
Adjusts the volume of the selected speakers.
See Adjusting volume on page 20 for more
information.
3. Color mode
Shows the current color mode.
Click to access list of color modes. Available
options vary by model.
4. Brightness
Adjusts the screen brightness of a connected
monitor. See Adjusting screen brightness on
page 17 for more information.
5. Brightness of the
laptop's screen Adjusts the brightness of the laptop's screen.
6. ICCsync
Sets to sync the ICC profiles with the computer
to ensure color accuracy of the monitor. Current
ICC profile is displayed here. See Improving
color accuracy of the monitor (ICCsync) on page
16 for more information.
7. Tools/functions
• Enables/disables a function by clicking its
icon. The function is enabled when the icon
is highlighted.
• Adjusts the function settings by clicking its
name.
Available functions here vary by model, inputs,
and your preference settings. See Customizing
your widget on page 13 for more information.
8. Input source Shows a list of input sources. Available options
vary by model and existing connections.
9. Display settings
For Mac series and compatible BenQ monitors.
Accesses the display settings of your computer.
You can change font size quickly if desired.
10. Settings
Accesses to the software settings. You can
customize your preferences and set color
modes for different applications. See Settings
pages on page 12 for more information.

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No. Function Descriptions
11. Color mode
settings
Accesses settings for the current color mode.
Available settings and options vary by model.
The icon accessing the setting page is
available when the cursor hovers on this area.
Settings pages
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No. Page name Descriptions
1. Preference Decides what supported functions can be
activated for a monitor from the widget.
2. Advanced
Sets a preferred color mode for an application.
See Customizing each application's color mode
(Application Mode) on page 26 for more
information.
3. About
Accesses more settings of the software.
• "Backing up your settings to cloud storage"
• "Updating the software"
• "Contacting customer service"
• "Naming the connected monitors"

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Customizing your widget
The color of your software interface changes according to different series
of the connected BenQ monitors. You cannot change the interface color.
However, you can decide to keep your widget simple and shows only the
frequently used functions.
1. Go to (Settings) > Preference.
2. If there is more than one external monitor connected, you can choose
one from Select a monitor.
3. All the supported functions of the selected monitor are listed under
Tools. Turn off a function so it is not displayed on software widget.
You can preview the widget layout immediately on the right side of
Preference page.
Preview areaTool list

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Note
A function can only be enabled from the widget. If it is supported yet not showed in widget, go to
(Settings) > Preference to make it available in widget first. And then go back to widget to enable the
function.
Naming the connected monitors
To better identify the connected external monitors, you can rename the
monitors.
1. Go to (Settings) > About.
2. Scroll down to Device information. Input a name for an external
monitor. The maximum length of the device name is up to 12
characters.

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Operations
Changing and customizing a color
mode
Note
• Available color modes vary by model. To find out the description of each color mode, refer to the
user manual of the connected monitor.
• If your monitor is HDR-compatible, HDR mode will not be selectable in the Color mode list.
However, if the HDR function is enabled from your OS and HDR content is connected, the monitor
switches to HDR mode automatically.
• When a color mode is selected, a corresponding ICC profile is applied to the computer
automatically for better color matching representation. To change the ICC profile, see Applying a
different ICC profile on page 16 for more information.
1. Select one option from Color mode list. Available options vary by
model.
2. Click next to the color mode to adjust related settings. Available
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3. After the adjustments are done, click to exit.
Improving color accuracy of the
monitor (ICCsync)
The computer's color profile (ICC profile) may not best suit your
monitor. If you want to make sure to obtain the accurate color matching
representation, change the computer's ICC profile to ensure the computer
works better with the monitor. With the ICCsync feature in Display Pilot 2,
the adjustment is done with one click.
To enable ICCsync, click from the widget. The synchronization is
performed automatically whenever a color mode (which comes with an
ICC profile) is applied to ensure consistent and accurate color matching
representation between the monitor and the computer's color management
system.
Applying a different ICC prole
1. Click next to Color mode in the widget for related settings.
2. On the bottom of the settings, the current ICC profile is displayed.
Click the profile name.

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3. A list of available ICC profiles is displayed.
• Select an existing profile from the list to apply.
• Select to browse your computer for other ICC profile in *.icm
or *.icc format. If you have calibrated your monitor and a new
ICC profile has been generated, look for that profile and apply the
calibration results.
• Select a manually added profile from the list and click to delete.
The icon is not available to a built-in profile.
Adjusting screen brightness
Apart from the monitor control keys, you are provided with several ways to
adjust screen brightness easily from the software.
• Brightness slider on the widget
• Software Dimming
• iKeyboard Control
Brightness adjustment by Software Dimming
With Software Dimming, brightness adjustment is controlled by hardware
and software. Software helps reduce the brightness as much as possible
so you can use the monitor in a room of dim light.
1. Go to (Settings) > Preference > Brightness.

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2. Make sure Software Dimming is enabled. The screen brightness will
be adjusted slightly as the software control of brightness is added.
Software Dimming is marked under the Brightness slider in the
widget, indicating that the function is enabled.
Hardware controlSoftware control
3. (Optional) Enable iKeyboard Control so you can bring back the bright
screen easily without the widget.
4. Change the brightness as usual. When the brightness is reduced to
certain level, the software will help to reduce it to the lowest level.
5. To increase brightness again, use the monitor control keys or F2 key
on the Apple keyboard (if iKeyboard Control is enabled) when the
widget is not visible.

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Brightness adjustment by iKeyboard Control
For MacOS and Apple keyboards only.
With iKeyboard Control, you can adjust the brightness of the connected
compatible monitor by pressing F1/F2 keys on your Apple keyboard as
usual.
1. Go to (Settings) > Preference > Brightness.
2. Make sure iKeyboard Control is enabled.
3. Position the cursor on the screen of a compatible monitor that you
wish to make brightness adjustment, and press F1/F2 keys on your
keyboard to adjust screen brightness directly.
4. To make subtle adjustment, press Option + Shift + F1/F2 keys to
fine-tune the brightness level.

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Adjusting volume
Selected models only.
You are provided with several ways to adjust the volume of the connected
and selected speakers easily from the software.
• Volume slider on the widget
• iKeyboard Control
Volume adjustment by iKeyboard Control
For MacOS and Apple keyboards only.
With iKeyboard Control, you can adjust the volume of the connected and
selected speakers by pressing F10/F11/F12 keys on your Apple keyboard
as usual.
1. Go to (Settings) > Preference > Volume.
2. Make sure iKeyboard Control is enabled.
3. Click next to Volume in the widget and select the preferred
speakers from the Output dropdown list.