BenQ EW3280U User manual

LCD Monitor

User Manual

Entertainment Monitor | EW Series

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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.)

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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.

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

2

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

2

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.

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

0~3000 m10~90 %0~40 C 0~12000 m10~60 %-20~60 C

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• 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.

• 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 www.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.

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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

Getting started .............................................................................................................................8

Getting to know your monitor ............................................................................................. 11

Front view.................................................................................................................................................. 11

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

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

Getting to know your remote control (EW3280U only) ............................................... 14

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

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

Power delivery of USB-C™ port on your monitor (EW3280U / EW2780U) .......... 17

How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................ 18

How to detach the stand and the base ............................................................................................... 24

Using the monitor wall mounting kit ................................................................................................... 25

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 26

How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 27

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 28

How to install on Windows 10 system .............................................................................................. 29

How to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system .......................................................................................30

How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 31

How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 32

The remote control (EW3280U only)................................................................................................ 32

The control panel..................................................................................................................................... 33

5-way controller and basic menu operations .................................................................................... 34

Working with the hot keys.................................................................................................................... 36

Working with the HDR Mode key (EW3280U) or HDRi hot key (EW2780U / EW2780Q) 37

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

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

Adjusting volume quickly (EW3280U) ................................................................................................ 40

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

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

Choosing an appropriate picture mode.............................................................................................. 41

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

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

Activating FreeSync (EW3280U only)................................................................................................. 42

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

Navigating the main menu ...................................................................................................... 43

Input menu ............................................................................................................................................... 44

Picture menu .......................................................................................................................................... 45

Color menu .............................................................................................................................................. 47

Audio menu .............................................................................................................................................50

Eye Care menu .......................................................................................................................................52

Custom Key menu ................................................................................................................................54

System menu ...........................................................................................................................................55

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................58

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)....................................................................................................... 58

Need more help?...................................................................................................................................... 61

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8 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 (Models with volume knob)

(Models without volume knob)

Monitor Stand

Monitor Base

Quick Start Guide

CD-ROM

9 Getting started

Power Cord

(Picture may differ from product supplied

for your region.)

Remote Control

(RC-0011, with one CR2032 battery)

(EW3280U only)

Remote Control Holder

(EW3280U only)

Video Cable: HDMI

Video Cable: DP

(Optional accessory)

Video Cable: DP to mini DP

(Optional accessory)

Video Cable: USB-C™

(Optional accessory)

If a USB-C™ cable is not included in the

product package, make sure the purchased

cable is certified by USB-IF and is full-featured,

with power delivery and video / audio / data

transfer functions.

Audio Cable

(Optional accessory)

10 Getting started

• 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.

11 Getting to know your monitor

Getting to know your monitor

Front view

EW3280U EW2780U / EW2780Q

(Bottom view without monitor stand)

1. Volume knob

2. Speakers

3. Light sensor / proximity sensor / IR receiver (for remote control*)

4. Power indicator

5. HDRi hot key

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*: IR receiver is for EW3280U only.

12 Getting to know your monitor

Back view

EW3280U EW2780U / EW2780Q

6. Speakers

7. Control buttons

8. Power button

9. Headphone jack

10. HDMI socket x 2

11. DisplayPort socket

12. USB-C™ port (EW3280U / EW2780U)

13. Cable cover

14. AC power input jack

15. Kensington lock slot

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14 15

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108

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12 139

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14 15

• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.

• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.

13 Getting to know your monitor

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 21.

PC / Notebook

Headphone

(EW3280U / EW2780U

only)

14 Getting to know your remote control (EW3280U

Getting to know your remote control (EW3280U only)

Front view

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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

(EW3280U) or HDRi hot key (EW2780U / EW2780Q) on page

37 for more information.

5 B.I.+ key Enables / disables B.I.+ function. See Adjusting screen brightness

automatically (Bright Intelligence Plus) on page 38 for more

information.

6 Low Blue

Light key

Accesses a list of Low Blue Light options. Press repeatedly to

cycle through these options. See Low Blue Light on page 53 for

more information.

7 Mute key Mutes / unmutes the volume.

15 Getting to know your remote control (EW3280U only)

Installing the battery

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.

10 Menu key • Activates OSD main menu.

• (When the hotkey menu has been activated) Closes the hotkey

menu.

11 Audio

Scenario key

Accesses a list of audio scenario options. Press repeatedly to

cycle through these options.

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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16 Getting to know your remote control (EW3280U

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.

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• 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.

17 Power delivery of USB-C™ port on your monitor

Power delivery of USB-C™ port on your monitor

(EW3280U / EW2780U)

With the power delivery function, your monitor helps supply power to the connected

USB-C™ devices.

• A connected device needs to be equipped with a USB-C™ connector that supports charging

function via USB power delivery.

• The connected device can be charged via USB-C™ port even when the monitor is in power

saving mode.(*)

• The USB power delivery is up to 60W. If the connected device requires more than 60W for

operation or for boot up (when the battery is drained), use the original power adapter that

came with the device.

• The information is based on the standard testing criteria and is provided for reference. The

compatibility is not guaranteed as the user environments vary. If a USB-C™ cable is not

included in the product package, make sure the purchased cable is certified by USB-IF and is

full-featured, with power delivery and video / audio / data transfer functions.

Not all monitors equipped with USB-C™ ports support power delivery. If power delivery function is not

available, additional power supply to the connected device is required.

EW3280U / EW2780U

USB-C™ Power Delivery

5V / 3A

9V / 3A

15V / 3A

20V / 3A

*: (EW2780U / EW3280U) Charging via USB-C™ in monitor power saving mode is available when the USB-C

Awake function is enabled. Go to System > USB-C Awake and select ON.

18 How to assemble your monitor hardware

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 controls, input and output jacks may vary

depending on the purchased model.

• Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface.

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. Sliding or scraping the monitor

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

Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open

area on your desk and placing a soft item like the

monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding.

Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded

surface.

Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as

illustrated until it locks in place.

Raise the thumbscrew lid and tighten the thumbscrew

as illustrated. Then push the lid back.

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19 How to assemble your monitor hardware

Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then

push them together until they click and lock into place.

Tighten the screws that fix the stand to the monitor.

To secure or release a screw, a flat-head screwdriver or a

coin is required.

Depending on the monitor size, there may be more than one

screw that fixes the stand to the monitor. The illustrations in

this document are for your reference only and may look

different from the appearance of the product.

Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it

upright on its stand on a flat even surface.

You should position the monitor and angle the screen to

minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.

Your monitor is an edge-to-edge monitor and should be

handled with care. Avoid finger pressure on the screen

surface. Excessive force on the display is prohibited.

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2. Remove the cover of the cable management

system.

The stand arm also works as a cable management

system that helps keep the cables neat and clean. Slide

the cable cover up to align the marking on the cable

cover with the unlock icon on the stand arm. Remove

the cover as illustrated. You can have one power cord,

two video cables, and one audio cable routed together.

Pass a cable through the cable management hole on the

stand arm first while cabling. Start with the ones with

bigger connectors.

Allow enough cable length while cabling to avoid loose

connection and to save the pins or socket connectors from

being bent or broken.

3. 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.

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