Yes -- both the HDMI and DVI have HDCP.
Okay, good. I didn't find that info on the BenQ site though.
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Yes -- both the HDMI and DVI have HDCP.
For the people with ATI cards having the no signal problem when you turn off the monitor and back on, try new drivers. I was using the latest Omega drivers when I had the problem and decided to to give new drivers a try before I email tech support. Latest offical ATI drivers seem to fix it. I uninstalled the omega drivers first and had no ATI drivers installed to make sure it was the drivers and it seems that way for my case at least.
Is the HDMI input in a 16:9 aspect ratio (meaning there are black bars at the top and bottom)?
I'm thinking about trading in my Sceptre 22". HDMI picture quality and aspect ratio issues result in a sub-par experience with this monitor.
Is the HDMI input in a 16:9 aspect ratio (meaning there are black bars at the top and bottom)?
I'm thinking about trading in my Sceptre 22". HDMI picture quality and aspect ratio issues result in a sub-par experience with this monitor.
The 1:1 mode in 1080p is a bit weird and not working properly, but aspect mode will give you the 16:9 aspect you want.
if someone hears that the WZ also have the black-out problem, post it please!!!
I have this problem, but not when i turn on/off. It happens whenever the screens feels like it, for about 1-2second everything is black, then back to normal.... getting worse... i already emailed the tech support of benq, and guess what, still nothing a week after, GREAT consumer support!!!
I'll try that, and post back! (i also have omega drivers...)
do you mean the screen suddently no signal and back to normal within 1 sec? if so then yes. So far i tired once only tho...
BTW i am using 8800gtx and newest driver from nvidia...
Here's my very short and non technical review of the FP241WZ that I just received:
Isn't this a heat issue? Have you tried lower the temperature in your room or place a fan near your LCD? I think you mentioned in another thread that you LCD is almost always on. Maybe BenQ just neglected to create a proper cooling for this beast. I think it is their first 24".I have this problem, but not when i turn on/off. It happens whenever the screens feels like it, for about 1-2second everything is black, then back to normal.... getting worse... i already emailed the tech support of benq, and guess what, still nothing a week after, GREAT consumer support!!!
I own this monitor, and don't understand why someone would choose 1:1, i know this means the image isn't stretch, but let say you plug your dvd player to this screen, the movie would be so tiny, it's just useless... Your better off using Aspect Ratio which stretch the image to fit the screen WITHOUT loosing the ratio. Not as beautiful, but personally cannot stand watching something in a tiny box....
Hands down this monitor is the best 24" I have ever seen or used. Just my 2 cents.
I have this problem, but not when i turn on/off. It happens whenever the screens feels like it, for about 1-2second everything is black, then back to normal.... getting worse...
thats why you STRETCH the box to make it more viewable.
maxing out a 1024x768 native image to 1900x1200 is pointless![]()
thats why you STRETCH the box to make it more viewable.
maxing out a 1024x768 native image to 1900x1200 is pointless![]()
He's talking about aspect mode, where stretching 1024x768 would fit the screen as much as possible but still keeping the aspect ratio of the original image and have black bars on the side.
Isn't this a heat issue? Have you tried lower the temperature in your room or place a fan near your LCD? I think you mentioned in another thread that you LCD is almost always on. Maybe BenQ just neglected to create a proper cooling for this beast. I think it is their first 24".
You can get them already updated with NCIX.com, or buy the WZ which already has the update, but soon you'll probably gonna be able to get them updated from anywhere, since old stock a surely close to be all sold(guessing)How is it possible to tell what firmware you got on these? I'm thinking of ordering one but if I don't got the latest firmware I would like to get it upgraded. BenQ has on site warranty where I live so I guess they don't charge for that.
You can get them already updated with NCIX.com, or buy the WZ which already has the update, but soon you'll probably gonna be able to get them updated from anywhere, since old stock a surely close to be all sold(guessing)
Thats a good idea, now i tried changing to the newest drivers from ATI, like i said from an older post, if the problems come back, i'll try that. My monitor is most of the time on, except when i got to sleep or leave my home. But windows is set to turn the monitor off after 5minutes of idle...
I'm not in the US so NCIX.com is not an option for me.I guess I will just call my retailer and ask if they know anyting about it's firmware.
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check personal profilesWhere are you located? NCIX is Canadian.
Also have a look in the CCC there used to be some DVI monitor timings in the CCC which mentioned problems with digital displays, I can't actually check as my VX910 decided DVI is not playing anymore a few weeks ago
From Rage3d forums:
Monitor Problems.
If you were to search the Catalyst forum for "monitor," you'd likely find thousands of topics, because that's just how many problems people have with their monitors and ATI drivers. This section is for those of you whose monitor is goes blank at random times, or if it just flat out dies after awhile and you get a "no signal" message.
Go to your control panel. Under Options, toggle "Alternate DVI operational mode" and "Reduce DVI frequency." I say 'toggle' and not a definitive 'on' or 'off' because these options need to be experimented with. They might help, might not; might even make your situation worse. Play around with them anyway; they're likely to produce some sort of reaction.
Try plugging your monitor directly into an outlet, as opposed into a surge protector or power tap. I've found that my monitor, when plugged into a power tap, would sometimes go blank at completely random times; when I plugged it directly into an outlet in the wall, the monitor stopped doing that. So this may help.
Mike
Had it for 2 weeks now and i dont see what you're talking about... first one to mention it as well, hope for you your just hallucinating, if not bummer man!So, am I the only one noticing a slight graininess on the screen coating after a few days?![]()
Yes exactly this problem. Just to be sure, yes it has this same problem? (the part where you say that you only tried once confuse me...)
I mean I tried it once black-out problem in about 1 month usage
stormyuk ... ... ... after all that time *poof* you come up with this "perfect" answer lol
So, am I the only one noticing a slight graininess on the screen coating after a few days?![]()
Well if you have a 100$ more to spend, get the WZ, same panel plus one new good features and you will get the firmware update for sure...
This is my first LCD. What confuses me is I did not see this the first few days.
I have never seen an effect like that on an LCD and you are right, its definately NOT the pixel pitch showing. Any other BenQ owners have any ideas? If thats *normal* behaviour for the BenQ then I wont be purchasing it!
Are you using VGA by any chance? That looks a little like an interference pattern. Try using a DVI cable or a shielded VGA cable.
I don't get it. What are you guys seeing? The pictures look fine to me.
FP241VW vs FP241WZ
What's the difference?
Is it the same monitor except the frame looks different?
http://www.benq.us/products/LCD/?product=671