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Configuring the PIP/PBP Settings
A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details.
Chapter 05
PIP/PBP
The PIP (Picture in Picture) function separates the screen into two parts. One source device is displayed
on the main screen at the same time the another source device is displayed in inset windows.
The PBP (Picture by Picture) function separates the screen in half displaying output from two different
source devices simultaneously on the left and right sides of the screen.
Picture
PIP/PBP Mode
Size
Position
Sound Source
Source
Picture Size
Contrast
Turn PIP/PBP
Mode on or off.
On
DisplayPort
Auto
Return
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The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
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Compatible with Windows7 and Windows8.
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The
PIP/PBP
function may not be available depending on the specifications of the graphics card used. If the
screen is blank in
PIP/PBP
mode when the optimum resolution is selected, go to
Control Panel
Display
Screen Resolution
and click
Detect
on the PC. (Instructions are based on Windows 7.) If the screen is
blank when the resolution is set to the optimum resolution, change the resolution to 1280 x 1024.
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The screen may flicker briefly or appear after a delay when you enable or disable the
PIP/PBP
function or
when you change the screen size with the
PIP/PBP
function activated.
This can typically arise when a PC and a monitor are connected to two or more input sources. It has nothing
to do with the performance of a monitor.
The issue is mainly caused when the video signals are delayed in transmission to the monitor depending on
the graphics card performance.
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To maximize the picture quality and Sound can be normal output it is recommended to use a graphics card
or DVD that supports 4K (3840 x 2160 at 30HZ) resolution when connect
HDMI 1
port.
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To maximize the picture quality and Sound can be normal output it is recommended to use a graphics card
or DVD that supports 4K (3840 x 2160 at 60HZ) resolution when connect
HDMI 2
port.
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When the
PIP/PBP
function is enabled, the resolution will not be able to automatically switch to the
optimum resolution due to a compatibility issue between the graphics card and the Windows system.
Set
PIP/PBP Mode
to
Off
. Alternatively, restart the monitor, then set the resolution to the optimum setting
using the Windows interface.
