BenQ XL Monitor User Manual

XL
MONITOR FOR e-SPORTS
XL Setting to Share™
User Manual
V2.00

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Servicing
Should you have any queries about the software after reading the document, visit the local website from ZOWIE.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service.

http://ZOWIE.BenQ.com

Note
In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example: System > Information.

Introduction

The XL Setting to Share™ is a software utility that helps share the monitor settings between monitors easily. You can start a game by importing and applying settings provided by gamers or friends. You can export your settings quickly to share as well.
A set of monitor settings is called a profile. A profile works best with monitors of the same model name. It also works with other monitors from the BenQ XL-K and XL-X series, but the color consistency may vary due to native color variation between different models.
Note
Images and menu options in this document are for reference only and may look different according to different BenQ displays or the operating system of your device. The user interface may subject to change without prior notice.

System requirements

• Visit ZOWIE.BenQ.com > Monitor > XL Setting to Share™ for compatible monitors.
• Alternatively, check from (Settings) > Support List from the software.

Setup

The software works only with compatible BenQ monitors. It scans and detects the connected monitor(s) when the software is launched. Make sure the monitors are properly connected to the computer.
Getting ready before you start

1. Make sure the connection of computer, monitor, and network is complete.
2. Power on the computer and the monitor.
3. Make sure the DDC/CI control is enabled from the monitor’s OSD menu. It allows the monitor settings to be set through the software  on the computer. Go to System > Other Setting > DDC/CI > ON.
4. Enable Notifications from your Windows OS settings so you can be notified when the picture mode is switched with applications other than games.

Note
The DDC/CI setting may not be available on all monitors. If you cannot find DDC/CI from the System menu of your monitor, DDC/CI control is actually enabled by default.
Tips
(XL-X series only)
Connect your S Switch in step 1 if you wish to sync the game settings between the monitor and S Switch.

Downloading and launching XL Setting to Share™

1. Visit the local website from ZOWIE.BenQ.com > Monitor > XL Setting to Share™ to download the software.
2. Save the downloaded file (in *.exe format) with the icon to a new folder just created on your computer.
3. Click the  icon to launch XL Setting to Share™. A folder named SettingFiles is created automatically to save the setting files (or called “profiles”). A profile refers to a group of monitor settings.
4. The software scans and identifies the connected devices. If a compatible monitor is connected, its model name is displayed. If more than one compatible monitor of the same model name is connected, a suffix is added to the model name.
5. Wait until the software main page displays. The software checks for an update when it is launched. See Updating the software on page 8.
6. The software works with the compatible and connected monitors only. If multiple monitors are connected, you must select one compatible monitor from the model list to proceed. The screen of the selected monitor flickers to let you know which monitor has been selected. If you have changed the connection after the software is launched, click to detect the connection again. See Software main page on page 9.

Note
The SettingFiles folder next to the software execution file is where the profiles are collected and accessed by the software. Do not remove or rename it.
Tips
The software can be accessed from the icon in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and select Open.

Changing software language
The software interface follows the operating system language setting by default. English is used if the selected display language is not supported by the software.
To change the software language, go to (Settings) > Basic Settings > Language.

Updating the software
The software is set to check for an update automatically when it is launched. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.
If you prefer to check for update manually, go to (Settings) > Software Update

Check Update.

Overview

Software main page

has been changed or the computer just woke up from Sleep mode, press to update the connection.
2| Model list| Shows a list of connected monitors.
3| Import button| Imports a profile to your monitor. See Obtaining settings shared by others on page 13 for
more information.
4| Gamer mode list| Decides which game mode (Gamer 1 / Gamer 2/ Gamer 3) to import the selected monitor
settings.
5| Profile list| Shows a list of uploaded monitor settings (profiles) that can be accessed by XL Setting to Share™. These profiles are saved in the SettingFiles folder.
6| Load button| Browses your computer or storage devices for available profiles and load them to the profile list.
7| Auto Game Mode console| Available to XL-X series only.
Manages Auto Game Mode and each application’s color mode. See Starting a game with preferred game mode quickly (Auto Game Mode) on page 17 for more information.
8| Settings| Accesses the software settings. See Settings page on page 12 for more information.
9| Minimize| Minimizes the software window.
10| Close| Closes the software window.
11| Connected S Switch| Available to XL-X series only.
Manages Gamer 1/ Gamer 2 / Gamer 3 settings on the connected S Switch through the
connected monitor.
If S Switch is connected yet not detected, the  icon is displayed. Click  to detect the connection again.
12| Export button| Exports your monitor settings. See Sharing the current monitor settings with others on page 15 for more information.
13| Profile name| Shows the profile applied for the selected color mode. It returns to the default texts after the refresh button is clicked.
14| Preview and apply
button| Applies the selected profile to the selected monitor temporarily. You can decide whether
to save the profile to one of the monitor’s game modes.
15| Download button| Downloads the profiles shared by ZOWIE team for different game titles from BenQ ZOWIE website.

Settings page

• Decides whether you want to receive software notifications or launch the software at startup.
• Manages and enables Auto Game Mode. (page 17)
• Sets software language. (page 7)
• Reaches product support. (page 21)
2| Accesses to software version information and update. See Updating the software on page 8 for more information.
3| Accesses to privacy policy.
4| Accesses the supported model list.
5| Accesses the website for user manual.
6| Closes the Settings page.

Note
Images and menu options in this document are for reference only and may look different according to different BenQ displays or the operating system of your device. The user  interface may subject to change without prior notice.

Obtaining settings shared by others

1. Select a compatible monitor from the software main page. The screen of the selected monitor flickers to let you know which monitor has been selected, in case you have two or more monitors of the same model name.

2. Select Import.

3. Select a game mode (Gamer 1 / Gamer 2 / Gamer 3) of the monitor.
   (XL-X series only) If S Switch is connected and detected, the corresponding S Switch button is highlighted.

4. Obtain a profile (setting file) from a trustworthy source. A profile is in .mccs format. If it is exported from a monitor, its model name is added as a prefix.
   • Load from computer: Select to browse your computer or the connected storage device for available profiles and load them to the profile list.
   • Download from ZOWIE: Select to connect to BenQ ZOWIE website and download a profile shared by ZOWIE. Select and load the downloaded profile in .mccs format to the profile list on the software main page. Unzip the downloaded profile first if it is zipped.
   • Drag and drop from computer: Simply drag and drop a *.mccs file to the profile list on the software main page.

5. Select a desired profile from the list by double-clicking a profile or clicking to preview and apply the settings. Scroll down if you have a long list. To save the new settings and overwrite the current game mode, confirm with OK when you are prompted.

For XL-X series with Sync S Switch disabled, you can decide to save the new set of settings on monitor only or on S Switch as well when you are prompted.
For XL-X series with Sync S Switch enabled (from Menu > Save > Save to on monitor), the settings are saved on both the monitor and S Switch.

Note

• If the settings are from a compatible yet different series model, you may be notified of the possible color inconsistency. This is due to differences on monitor menus and color specifications. You can continue to use the product without any impacts on functionalities.
• Please note that the colors may not be consistent on all monitors, as the color gamut, color specifications, and the in-game video settings vary.

Sharing the current monitor settings with others

1. Select a monitor with the monitor settings you wish to share from the software main page. The screen of the selected monitor flickers to let you know which monitor has been selected, in case you have two or more monitors of the same model name.

2. Select Export. This is going to export the current monitor settings and save them as a profile.

3. Name the profile. By default, the filename starts with the model name.

4. Click . The profile is saved to the SettingFiles folder in *.mccs format. Simply copy the profile to another computer.
   

5. Make sure the other computer is equipped with XL Setting to Share™ and connected with a compatible monitor as instructed in Downloading and launching XL Setting to Share™ on page 6.

6. Import and apply the settings as instructed in Obtaining settings shared by others on page 13.

Tips
If you want to share an existing profile (instead of exporting the current monitor settings), go to the Setting Files folder and copy the profile. You can then carry or share it via USB flash, e-mail, or cloud storage.

Managing your profile list
To delete a profile from the list, select a profile and right-click on the filename, and select Delete.
Alternatively, go to the SettingFiles folder and delete the profile directly.

Starting a game with preferred game mode quickly (Auto Game Mode)

Available to XL-X series.
Assign one color mode to a game, so when the game is launched and brought to the front, the preset color mode is applied automatically.

1. Select a compatible monitor from the software main page. The screen of the selected monitor flickers to let you know which monitor has been selected, in case you have two or more monitors of the same model name.

2. Turn on Auto Game Mode console. Go to (Settings) > Basic Settings > Display Auto Game Mode Console. Click to close the Settings window.

3. Select Application Sync Settings.

4. Click and select a game application from your computer. Select a preferred option from the color mode list. Usually a game mode is fine-tuned for a specific game. Refer to the monitor’s user manual for the mode that best suits your game.

5. Repeat the previous step to assign the preferred color modes for more games or other applications. Confirm with Save. Alternatively, simply assign one color mode for all the applications other than games from Desktop Color Mode.
   

6. Click to close the sub window and go back to the Auto Game Mode console.

7. Make sure Auto Game Mode is enabled. Once an application is launched and the window is brought to the front, the preset color mode is applied immediately.

Note
Some games are already available in the application list. You can add more games manually. Select More Applications and browse your computer and look for the *.exe file of a game.

Setting modes to focusing on games (Game Mode Focused)
With Auto Game Mode enabled, the screen may flicker and the color change may be quite obvious when you switch among different applications.
If you tend to play games mainly and switch to other applications briefly, you can minimize the frequent switch of color modes by enabling Game Mode Focused. In this case, the preset game modes are applied when games are launched. The color mode remains in the preset game modes even when you switch to applications other than games until all games stop running.
Note that Desktop Color Mode will be disabled when Game Mode Focused is enabled.

Managing the application list
The application list shows a list of applications and the preset color modes. To manage your application list, select Application Sync Settings from the Auto Game Mode console.

• Check preset color mode: To view the selected mode for an application, hover the cursor on an application icon. The selected color mode will be displayed.
• Change a mode for an application: click the application icon and select a preferred mode from the list.
• Delete a set of application sync settings: right-click on an application and select Delete sync settings. Alternatively, click on an application.
  

Looking for assistance
Should you have any problem, go to Troubleshooting on page 22 to see if your problem can be resolved.
Alternatively, go to (Settings) for more support.
Reading the latest user manual
Network connection required.
Click User Manual from (Settings) to access the latest manual version from BenQ ZOWIE website.

Contacting customer service
Network connection required.
Go to (Settings) > Basic Settings > Technical Support.
Select Contact Us to access the local customer support.
Select Export Logs if you are requested to save and provide the logs to customer service. With the logs, the personnel will be able to look into your problem.

Exiting the software

Right-click the icon in the system tray, and select Exit.

Troubleshooting

The color mode is not changed with an application.

1. Make sure you have assigned color modes for applications properly. See page 17 for more information.
2. Make sure the Auto Game Mode function is enabled.
3. Make sure the Game Mode Focused function is disabled.

How to obtain the latest software automatically?
Enable Update Notification from (Settings) > Basic Settings, and you will be notified when an software update is available when the software is launched. See page 8 for more information.
Need more help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please visit the local website from ZOWIE.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service.

http://ZOWIE.BenQ.com

References

• Gaming Monitors, Mice, and Accessories | ZOWIE US
• XL Setting To Share™ | ZOWIE Asia Pacific | ZOWIE Asia Pacific

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