Display Pilot
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Display Pilot User Manual LCD Monitor Software

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Introduction Display Pilot 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). • Display Pilot scans the connected display to determine which features are supported. The list of supported features displayed in the application will vary based on the monitor model and input selected. Therefore, not all controls and features described in this document may appear in the...

Name Color menu Switches to the color settings. • Color setting synchronization between computer and monitor (ICCsync) (selected models only) on page 6 • Selecting a color mode from the menu (Color Mode) on page 7 • Customizing and restoring a color mode on page 7 • Working with two color modes simultaneously (DualView) on page 9 Display menu Switches to different input signals, or pivot, PIP, and PBP settings. 2 • Changing an input on page 10 • Rotating your screen on page 10 • Working with two or more video sources (PIP/PBP) on page 10 Access to extended functions to work with multiple...

Name Connected display Descriptions Shows the model name of the connected display. Adjusting the settings Before you start, you might want to go through some adjustments. Configuring Preferences 1. Go to System > Preferences to decide the ways to access the program. 2. Enable the desired functions. On Windows Option Run at startup Always on top Right click menu Shortcut on desktop Application Mode messaging Auto update notice Descriptions Runs the program at the startup process of the operating system. Sets to let the program window always on top of other windows. Sets to access the program...

After the ICCsync function is enabled, the synchronization is performed automatically whenever a new color mode is applied to ensure consistent and accurate color matching representation between the monitor and the computer's color management system. • Alternatively, you can perform the ICC synchronization manually.Visit www.BenQ.com > the purchased model > the Support tab > the User Manual tab to access the ICC Profile Installation Guide for instructions. • If multiple monitors connected to the computer have been rearranged, the software may not detect the new monitor arrangement and sync...

Switching color modes with keyboard shortcuts 1. Go to Tools > Keyboard Hotkey. 2. Move the slider to switch on Color Mode. 3. Choose up to 3 color modes from the list for hotkey switch. 4. A key combination is pre-defined for hotkey switch. Simply press the keys to cycle through the selected options. If you prefer to change the key combination, click Edit on the right to customize the setting. (On Windows) The hotkey shortcut consists of 3 keys, and the first 2 keys need to be modifier keys selected from Shift, Ctrl or Alt to make a valid hotkey shortcut. The third key could be any number...

If you have enabled Desktop Color Mode from Tools > Application Mode, the color setting selected from Color Mode will be applied whenever you click on the desktop. Working with two color modes simultaneously (DualView) DualView helps improve your image editing efficiency by showing an image of two different color modes sideby-side. 1. Go to Color > DualView. 2. Move the slider to switch on DualView. The screen is divided into two windows and the selected color mode from Color > Color Mode is applied to the left window. 3. Choose one color mode from the options for the right window. The...

Changing an input Changing an input source from the menu 1. Connect the video cable properly between the monitor and the video source. Available inputs vary by model. 2. To change an input from Display Pilot, go to Display > Display. 3. Select the desired input from Input. If the video cable is properly connected, the screen will display the new source. Switching input source with keyboard shortcuts 1. Go to Tools > Keyboard Hotkey. 2. Move the slider to switch on Input. 3. Choose the input sources from the list for hotkey switch. Available inputs vary by model. 4. A key combination is...

Function Picture by Picture Picture by Picture x4 Descriptions This function requires 2 video sources. Select the preferred source for each window. This function requires 4 video sources. Select the preferred source for each window. Managing the layout of multiple windows (Desktop Partition) Select a preferred layout and arrange multiple application windows as desired.You can manage to show up to 4 windows simultaneously. 1. Go to Tools > Desktop Partition. 2. Select one of the preferred layout. 3. Go to one of the application windows and drag to move it. While a small layout appears as you...

Creating a window layout 1. If none of the provided layouts is preferred, create one by selecting Create. 2. Select a template and click Adjust for editing. 3. Move the cursor to one of the partition lines (boundaries of windows) until it turns to blue. Drag and drop the line to adjust the layout. After the customization is done, click screen to save the changes. The customized layout is then created for future use and is available from the layout list.

4. If you wish to delete the customized layout, click x on the upper-right corner of the layout thumbnail. Customizing each application's color mode (Application Mode) Assign one color mode to an application, so when the application is launched and brought to the front, the preset color mode is applied automatically. For Windows 1. Go to Tools > Application Mode. 2. Move the slider to switch on My application preset color mode. 3. Check Desktop Color Mode if you wish to return to the default desktop color mode whenever you click on the desktop. This keeps the screen from changing constantly...