BenQ EX3415R User manual

LCD Monitor

User Manual

EX Series

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Copyright

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.)

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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Product support

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 and other product information. Available files vary by model.

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

2. Visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com. The website layout and content may vary by

region/country.

• User manual and related document

• Drivers and applications

• (EU only) Dismantled information: Available on the user manual download page. This document is provided

based on Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 to repair or recycle your product. Always contact the local customer

service for servicing within the warranty period. If you wish to repair an out-of-warranty product, you are

recommended to go to a qualified service personnel and obtain repair parts from BenQ to ensure

compatibility. Do not disassemble the product unless you are aware of the consequences. If you cannot find

the dismantled information on your product, contact the local customer service for assistance.

EPREL Registration Number:

EX3415R: 439771

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Q&A index

Start with the topics that you are interested in.

Setup

Input source and image display

Menus and accessories

How to set up the monitor and turn it on?

Safety precautions 6

How to assemble your monitor hardware 17

Adjust the monitor height. 21

How to adjust the monitor viewing angle?

Tilt the monitor. 21

How to wall mount the monitor?

Using the monitor wall mounting kit 24

How to switch inputs from different devices quickly?

Setting up your monitor for different scenarios 33

Switching the inputs quickly 34

Working with the Quick Menu 35

Are there any settings for better gameplay experience?

Choosing a game mode quickly 40

Choosing an audio scenario 40

Are there any settings for car racing games?

Racing Game 49

RCG 55

How to obtain the best HDR effect?

Working with the HDRi hot key or the HDR Mode key 38

Game HDRi 49

Cinema HDRi 49

How to split screen my monitor to show images from two

sources at the same time?

Displaying two sources at the same time (Multiple-input) 41

How to use the OSD menu?

5-way controller and basic menu operations 32

Navigating the main menu 44

What menu options are available to each color mode?

Available menu options to each Color Mode 37

How to use the remote control?

Getting to know your remote control 14

The remote control and its effective range 31

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Maintenance and product support

How to clean the monitor?

Care and cleaning 6

How to keep the monitor not in use for a long time?

How to detach the stand and the base 23

Care and cleaning 6

I need more support.

Product support 3

Servicing 7

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Safety precautions

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.

• The Class I pluggable equipment Type A must be connected to protective earth.

• An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm

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must be used.

• Use only the power cord provided by BenQ. Never use a power cord that appears to be damaged or

frayed.

For Germany only:

• (If the weight of the product is less than or equal to 3 kg) An approved power cord greater or equal to

H03VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm

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must be used.

• (If the weight of the product is more than 3 kg) An approved power cord greater or equal to H05VV-F

or H05RR-F, 3G, 0.75mm

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must be used.

• (If a remote control is provided) RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN

INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

For models with adapter:

• Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor. Use of another type of power adapter

will result in malfunction and/or danger.

• Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the

battery. Do not cover the power adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not

use the power adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

• Connect the power adapter to a proper power source.

• Do not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the unit if it is

damaged or exposed to excess moisture.

Care and cleaning

• Do not place the monitor face down on the floor or a desk surface directly. Otherwise, scratches on

the panel surface may occur.

• The equipment is to be secured to the building structure before operation.

• (For models that support wall or ceiling mounting)

• Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface.

• Ensure that the wall material and the standard wall mount bracket (purchased separately) are stable enough

to support the weight of the monitor.

Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor.

10-90% 0-3000m0-40°C 10-60% 0-12000m-20-60°C

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• Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor.

• Always unplug the product from the power 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 sources, or in a built-in

installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place heavy loads on the monitor to avoid possible personal injury or damage to the monitor.

• Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to

transport the monitor.

• Refer to the product label for information on power rating, manufacture date, and identification

markings.

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.

• Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support.

Caution

• The monitor should be 50 ~ 70 cm (20 ~ 28 inches) away from your eyes.

• Looking at the screen for an extended period of time causes eye fatigue and may deteriorate your

eyesight. Rest your eyes for 5 ~ 10 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.

• Reduce your eye strain by focusing on objects far way.

• Frequent blinking and eye exercise help keep your eyes from drying out.

Typographics

In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu may be shown in condensed form, for example:

Menu > System > Information.

Icon / Symbol Item Meaning

Warning Information mainly to prevent the damage to components, data, or

personal injury caused by misuse and improper operation or

behavior.

Tip Useful information for completing a task.

Note Supplementary information.

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Table of Contents

Copyright ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Product support ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Q&A index ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Power safety...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Care and cleaning............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Servicing.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Caution ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Typographics ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Getting started .............................................................................................................................................10

Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................................12

Front view........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Back view ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Connections ..............................................................................................................................................................................13

Getting to know your remote control ...................................................................................................14

Front view........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Installing the battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

How to assemble your monitor hardware ............................................................................................17

How to detach the stand and the base ...............................................................................................................................23

Using the monitor wall mounting kit ..................................................................................................................................24

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor .........................................................................................25

Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet........................................................................... 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 10 system ..............................................................................................................................28

How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system .......................................................................................................................29

How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................................................30

How to adjust your monitor ....................................................................................................................31

The remote control and its effective range ............................................................................................................. 31

The control panel........................................................................................................................................................... 31

5-way controller and basic menu operations ....................................................................................................................32

Setting up your monitor for different scenarios ..................................................................................................... 33

Switching the inputs quickly......................................................................................................................................... 34

Working with the Quick Menu................................................................................................................................ 35

Available menu options to each Color Mode .................................................................................................................37

Adjustable OSD settings............................................................................................................................................... 37

Working with the HDRi hot key or the HDR Mode key .................................................................................. 38

Adjusting screen brightness automatically (Bright Intelligence Plus).................................................................. 38

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Working with HDR technology.................................................................................................................................. 39

Choosing a game mode quickly .................................................................................................................................. 40

Choosing an audio scenario......................................................................................................................................... 40

Adjusting display mode ................................................................................................................................................. 41

Choosing an appropriate color mode ....................................................................................................................... 41

Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product ................................................................................. 41

Enabling color vision accessibility (Color Weakness)........................................................................................ 41

Displaying two sources at the same time (Multiple-input)............................................................................... 41

Activating FreeSync™ Premium ................................................................................................................................. 42

Working with Video Format Support technology.................................................................................................. 42

Initial setup for playing games at 144 Hz .................................................................................................................. 42

Navigating the main menu .........................................................................................................................44

Input menu ...............................................................................................................................................................................45

Quick Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................46

Color Mode menu ................................................................................................................................................................48

Multiple-input menu ............................................................................................................................................................51

Eye care menu ........................................................................................................................................................................53

Audio menu .............................................................................................................................................................................55

System menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................57

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................60

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)............................................................................................................................. 60

Need more help?............................................................................................................................................................ 62

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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

Safety Instructions

Regulatory Statements

Power Cord

(Supplied item may differ by model or

region.)

Power Adapter

(Supplied item may differ by model or

region.)

Quick Start Guide

Safety

Instructions

Regulatory

Statements

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Remote Control

(RC-0012, with one CR2032 battery)

I/O Cover

Video Cable: HDMI

Video Cable: DP

(Optional accessory)

Video Cable: DP to mini DP

(Optional accessory)

Audio Cable

(Optional accessory)

• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for

your region. And the package contents may subject to change without prior notice. 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.

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Getting to know your monitor

Front view

Back view

1. Speakers

2. Cable management hole

3. Light sensor

4. Looping key

5. 5-way controller

6. Power button / Power LED indicator

7. HDRi hot key

8. Speaker

9. DC power input jack

10. HDMI socket x 2

11. DisplayPort socket

12. Headphone jack

13. USB 3.1 port (upstream; connecting to

the PC)

14. USB 3.1 port x 2 (downstream;

connecting to USB devices)

15. Kensington lock slot

• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.

• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.

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Connections

The following connection illustrations are for your reference only. For cables that are not supplied with

your product, you can purchase them separately.

For detailed connection methods, see page 19 - 20.

PC / Notebook / Gaming console

Headphone

USB peripherals

(USB 3.1)

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Getting to know your remote control

Front view

No. Name Key Description

1 Power key Turns the power on or off.

2 OK key • Enters sub menu.

• Confirms the selection.

3 Navigation keys • Goes to the previous menu item.

• For up / increase adjustment

Enters sub menus.

• Goes to the next menu item.

• For down / decrease adjustment.

• Returns to the previous menu.

• Exits OSD menu.

4 HDR Mode key Accesses a list of HDR options. Press repeatedly to cycle through

these options. See Working with the HDR Mode key on page 35

for more information.

5 Multiple-input

key

Accesses a list of Multiple-input options. See Displaying two

sources at the same time (Multiple-input) on page 41 for more

information.

6 Quick Menu

key

Activates the Quick Menu. See Working with the Quick Menu

on page 35 for more information.

7 Mute key Mutes / unmutes the volume.

8 Volume down

key

Decreases the volume.

9 Input source key Accesses a list of available input sources. Press repeatedly to

cycle through these options.

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2

4

5

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10

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Installing the battery

10 Game Mode

key

Accesses a list of Game Mode options. Press repeatedly to

cycle through these options. See Choosing a game mode quickly

on page 40 for more information.

11 Audio

Scenario key

Accesses a list of Audio Scenario options. Press repeatedly to

cycle through these options. See Audio mode on page 55 for

more information.

12 Volume up key Increases the volume.

OSD = On Screen Display.

No. Name Key Description

1. Turn over the remote control. Remove the battery cover as

illustrated.

2. Press down the upper part of the battery so you can remove

the battery from the lower part as illustrated.

3. Remove the battery insulation sheet.

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2

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4. Replace the provided battery (CR2032) onto the battery

holder properly. Make sure that the positive terminal (+)

faces upward.

5. Replace the battery cover.

The remote control is ready to use now.

• Keep the remote control and the battery out of reach of children.

• The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin / button cell battery. If the coin / button cell battery is

swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

• If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery.

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1

2

1

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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.

• The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the

purchased model.

• The supported timing may vary by input signal. Download

Resolution file from the website (see Product support

on page 3). Refer to "Preset display modes" in Resolution file for more information.

• Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface.

Be careful when handling the sharp monitor base and protect yourself from any physical harm.

1. Attach the monitor base.

Your monitor comes with a curved screen and the screen surface should never be placed on the desk without a

cushion underneath.

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. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on

your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls.

Open the box, and take out the monitor base.

Remove the cushion that protects the back of the monitor.

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Take out the monitor stand.

Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as

illustrated. Raise the thumbscrew lid and tighten the

thumbscrew as illustrated. Then push the lid back.

Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push

them together until they click and lock into place.

Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright

on its stand on a flat even surface.

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2

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2. Connect the power cable to the monitor.

Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the

stand arm first.

Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled

on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other

end to a power outlet just yet.

3. Connect the video cable.

The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations in this document may vary depending on the

product supplied for your region.

1. Pass the cables through the cable management hole on the stand arm.

2. Establish a video cable connection.

• Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. Connect the other end of

the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device.

• Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable

to the computer video socket.

3. Connect the other end of the video cable to an appropriate port of a digital output source (e.g., a

computer).

4. Connect the audio cable.

You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found

on the back side of the monitor.

Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the

stand arm.

or or

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5. Connect USB devices.

To Connect the USB Type-B Cable

Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor

(via the upstream USB port at the back). This upstream

USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB

devices connected to the monitor

Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream)

on the monitor. These downstream USB ports transmit

data between connected USB devices and the upstream

port.

6. Install the I/O cover.

Align the I/O cover with the holes on the back of the

monitor, and press the sides and the bottom of the cover

against the holes to lock it into place. Push from the

bottom of the cover and check if the it has been installed

properly.

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