BenQ BL Series User manual

BL Series
LCD Monitor
User Manual

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Copyright
Copyright © 2014 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ
Corporation.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of
BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
The performance of flicker-free may be affected by external factors such as poor cable quality,
unstable power supply, signal interference, or poor grounding, and not limited to the above
mentioned external factors. (Applicable for flicker-free models only.)
Power Safety
• 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. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
• An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2must
be used.
Care And Cleaning
• Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass
cleaners.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation. They must not be
blocked or covered. Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
source, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product.
Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor.

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Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any of the above mentioned misuse or other
accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for
servicing.
BenQ ecoFACTS
BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its
aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision
with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society. Besides meeting international regulatory
requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management, BenQ has spared no
efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of
material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products.
BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure
that consumers make informed green choices at purchase. Check out BenQ's CSR Website at
http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQ's environmental commitments and
achievements.

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Table of Contents
Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2
Getting started .............................................................................................................................6
Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................8
Front view (for BL3200)........................................................................................................................... 8
Back view (for BL3200) ............................................................................................................................ 8
Front view (for BL3201)........................................................................................................................... 9
Back view (for BL3201) .......................................................................................................................... 10
Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 11
How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................ 13
How to detach the stand and the base ............................................................................................... 19
Adjusting the monitor height ................................................................................................................ 21
Rotating the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 22
Viewing angle adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 23
Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 24
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 25
How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 26
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 27
How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system .......................................................................................28
How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 29
How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 30
The control panel..................................................................................................................................... 30
OSD Controller ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Basic menu operation ............................................................................................................................. 33
Picture optimization ................................................................................................................................ 35
Customizing the hot keys....................................................................................................................... 35
Adjusting display mode ........................................................................................................................... 35
Using Smart Scaling.................................................................................................................................. 36
Choosing an appropriate picture mode.............................................................................................. 36
Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product ........................................................... 36
Video source selection in PIP/PBP mode (for models with PIP/PBP function).......................... 36
Navigating the main menu ...................................................................................................... 37
Display menu ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Picture menu ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Picture Advanced menu ......................................................................................................................... 43
Audio menu ............................................................................................................................................... 47
System menu ............................................................................................................................................. 48
Ergonomics menu .................................................................................................................................... 52
Eco menu ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 56

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)....................................................................................................... 56
Need more help?...................................................................................................................................... 58

6 Getting started
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
Monitor Stand
Monitor Base
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product supplied
for your region.)
Video Cable: D-Sub
(BL3200 only)

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Video Cable: DVI-D Dual Link
Video Cable: DP
(BL3200 only)
Video Cable: DP to mini DP
(BL3201 only)
Video Cable: HDMI
Audio Cable
USB Cable
OSD Controller
Wire Holder
• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied
for your region. 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.
Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children.

8 Getting to know your monitor
Getting to know your monitor
Front view (for BL3200)
Back view (for BL3200)
1. Light sensor / Eco sensor
2. Control buttons
3. Power button
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4. Wire holder socket
5. USB 3.0 ports (upstream;
connecting to the PC)
6. OSD Controller socket
7. USB 2.0 ports (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
8. Audio Line In
9. Cable management hole
10. AC power input jack
11. Power switch
12. Kensington lock slot
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Front view (for BL3201)
13. DisplayPort socket
14. D-Sub socket
15. DVI-D socket
16. HDMI socket
17. SD card slot
18. USB 3.0 ports (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
19. Headphone jack
20. Quick release button
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1. Light sensor / Eco sensor
2. Control buttons
3. Power button
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Back view (for BL3201)
4. Wire holder socket
5. USB 3.0 ports (upstream;
connecting to the PC)
6. OSD Controller socket
7. USB 3.0 ports (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
8. Audio Line In
9. Cable management hole
10. AC power input jack
11. Power switch
12. Kensington lock slot
13. DVI-D socket (*)
14. HDMI socket x 2 (*)
15. DisplayPort socket (**)
16. Mini DisplayPort socket (**)
17. SD card slot
18. USB 3.0 ports (downstream;
connecting to USB devices)
19. Headphone jack
20. Quick release button
• *: Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz.
• **: Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz.
• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
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