BenQ Xl2420tx User Manual
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41 Navigating the main menu Black eQualizerBrings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness without changing those of the light shades. If the image is too bright or barely contains any dark shades, adjusting the value of Black eQualizer may not show much change to the image. 0 ~ 20 GammaAdjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 (the standard value for Windows).• Gamma 1 • Gamma 2 • Gamma 3 • Gamma 4 • Gamma 5 Color TemperatureNormal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. BluishApplies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry standard white color. ReddishApplies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the news print standard white color. User ModeThe blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image. Go to the succeeding R (red), G (green), and B (blue) menus to change the settings. Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce their respective influence on the color tint of the image. (e.g. if you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on a yellowish tint. If you reduce Green, the image will become a magenta tint.)• R (0~100) • G (0~100) • B (0~100) HueAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors. 0 ~ 100 SaturationAdjusts the purity degree of colors. 0 ~ 100 Reset ColorResets the custom color settings to the factory defaults. • YES • NO AMA Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. • ON • OFF Instant Mode Adjusts the image processing to diminish input lag. You can have a real-time experience while playing games. To optimize the picture quality, disable Instant Mode if the source is interlaced video. To check the resolution of the video source, go to System and Information on the monitor. • ON • OFF ItemFunctionRange
42 Navigating the main menu Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. 1. Select Menu from the hot key menu. 2. Use or to select Picture Advanced. 3. Select to go to a sub menu, and then use or to select a menu item. 4. Use or to make adjustments, or use to make selection. 5. To return to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio SystemStandard Movie Photo sRGB Eco FPS1 FPS2 RT SMode: FPS1 Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Over-scan Display Mode Smart Scaling Color Format HDMI 3D Format ItemFunctionRange Picture ModeSelect a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen. The default setting is FPS1. Change the setting if needed. StandardFor basic PC application. MovieFor viewing videos. PhotoFor viewing still images. sRGBFor better color matching representation with the peripheral devices, such as printers, digital cameras, etc. EcoFor saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs.
43 Navigating the main menu FPS1For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games. FPS2 RTS For playing RTS (Real-time strategy) games. Gamer1Applies customized display settings. For details on setting up a game mode, see Setting up your own game mode on page 34. Gamer2 Gamer3 Senseye Demo 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.• ON • OFF Dynamic Contrast The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input visual signal, and then to create the optimal contrast.0 to 5 OverscanSlightly enlarges the input image. Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image. Available only when the input source is HDMI, DP, or D-Sub (VGA converted from Component). • ON • OFF Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortion. The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources. Depending on your selection of Picture Mode, different Display Mode option is pre-set. Change the setting if needed. FullScales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. AspectThe input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible. 1:1Displays the input image in its native resolution without scaling. 17 (4:3) Displays the input image as if on a 17 monitor of 4:3 aspect ratio. 19 (4:3) Displays the input image as if on a 19 monitor of 4:3 aspect ratio. 19W (16:10)Displays the input image as if on a 19W monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio. ItemFunctionRange
44 Navigating the main menu 21.5 (16:9) Displays the input image as if on a 21.5 monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. 22W (16:10)Displays the input image as if on a 22W monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio. 23W (16:9) Displays the input image as if on a 23W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. Smart ScalingAdjusts the display size to best suit your needs. If the Display Mode is 17, 19W, or 21.5, the last 2 scaling settings (in different resolutions of the input source) will be saved for quick access. If the Display Mode is 1:1 (and the resolution of the input source is lower than 1920 x 1080), the last 5 scaling settings (in different resolutions of the input source) will be saved for quick access. 0 ~ 100 Color FormatDetermines the color space (RGB or YUV) based on the detected video signal. You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly. If the input source is HDMI or DP, color format is not selectable. In other words, Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source. RGB• For D-Sub (VGA) input source from PC. • For DVI input source. YUVFor D-Sub (Component converted from VGA) input source from a video device. HDMI 3D Format (XL2420TX only)Selects an appropriate format to play 3D content.Contact your 3D content provider for the correct playback format. • 2D • FramePacked • Side-by-Side • Top Bottom HDMI RGB PC Range Determines the range of color scales. Select an option that matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device.• RGB (0 ~ 255) • RGB (16 ~ 235) ItemFunctionRange
45 Navigating the main menu Smart FocusThis feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain content, e.g. a YouTube video or a game in windowed mode. SizeDetermines the size of the highlight area. • Small • Large • OFF H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the highlight area.0 ~ 100 V. PositionAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight area.0 ~ 100 ScalingScales the highlight area. 0 ~ 100 ItemFunctionRange
46 Navigating the main menu Save Settings menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. 1. Select Menu from the hot key menu. 2. Use or to select Save Settings. 3. Select to go to a sub menu, and then use or to select a menu item. 4. Use to make selection. 5. To return to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . ItemFunctionRange Gamer 1Saves a new set of customized display settings. See Setting up your own game mode on page 34 for information on applying the game mode. - Gamer 2 Gamer 3 Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio SystemMode: RTS Gamer 1 Gamer 2 Gamer 3
47 Navigating the main menu 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. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. 1. Select Menu from the hot key menu. 2. Use or to select Audio. 3. Select to go to a sub menu, and then use or to select a menu item. 4. Use or to make adjustments, or use to make selection. 5. To return to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . ItemFunctionRange Vo l u m eAdjusts the audio volume. 0 ~ 100 MuteMutes the audio input. • ON • OFF Buzzer Turns the tone of control keys on or off. • ON • OFF 50 Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio SystemMode: Standard Volume Mute Buzzer
48 Navigating the main menu 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. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. 1. Select Menu from the hot key menu. 2. Use or to select System. 3. Select to go to a sub menu, and then use or to select a menu item. 4. Use or to make adjustments, or use to make selection. 5. To return to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio SystemD-Sub DVI-DL HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DPMode: Standard Input OSD Settings Custom Key 1 Custom Key 2 Custom Key 3 Auto Power Off DDC/CI Emitter Mode ItemFunctionRange InputUse this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type.• D-Sub • DVI-DL • HDMI 1 • HDMI 2 • DP
49 Navigating the main menu OSD SettingsLanguageSets 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. • English • Français • Deutsch • Italiano • Español • Polski • Česky • Magyar • Serbo-croatia • Română • Nederlands • Русский • Svenska • Português • 日本語 • 繁體中文 • 简体中文 Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 15 Sec. • 20 Sec. • 25 Sec. • 30 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. To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any key for 10 seconds. ItemFunctionRange
50 Navigating the main menu Customer Key 1Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. • Picture mode • Display Mode • Smart Scaling • Brightness • Contrast • Smart Focus • Vo l u m e • Mute • Input • Black eQualizer Customer Key 2 Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2. Customer Key 3Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3. Auto Power OffSets the time to power off the monitor automatically in power saving mode.• OFF • 10min. • 20min. • 30min. DDC/CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC. 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. • ON • OFF Emitter Mode (XL2420TX only)Decides the IR signal range.Normal ModeSets the signal distance in normal power mode. Consumer ModeSets to reduce interference with other IR equipment (e.g. televisions or DVD players). LAN ModeSets the minimum distance for LAN parties in low power mode. HDMI Auto SwitchWhen this function is activated, HDMI port will be in the input auto select loop. Otherwise, HDMI can only be selected by input select or by hot key.• ON • OFF Resolution Notice Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the recommended resolution when a new input source is detected by the monitor.• ON • OFF ItemFunctionRange