BenQ FP91R User manual

Welcome
FP91R
R Series-Professional LCD Monitor
User Manual

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Copyright
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Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or 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.
Please follow these safety instructions for best performance,
and long life for your monitor
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.
•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.
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.

Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
Getting started ...................................................................................................................... 5
Getting to know your monitor ............................................................................................ 6
Overview of the monitor .............................................................................................6
Front view ...............................................................................................................6
Rear view .................................................................................................................6
Portrait display ........................................................................................................7
Overview of the monitor controller ...........................................................................7
Front view ...............................................................................................................7
Rear view .................................................................................................................8
Controller dock .......................................................................................................8
Assembling your monitor hardware ....................................................................................9
Setting up the cable connection ..................................................................................9
Adjusting the display angle .......................................................................................13
Rotating the display (optional) .................................................................................13
To install the Pivot software .................................................................................13
To rotate the display .............................................................................................14
Getting the most from your FP91R ................................................................................... 15
Installing the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software ....................................16
To install the monitor on a new computer .........................................................17
To upgrade the monitor on an existing computer .............................................18
To install on Windows XP system .......................................................................19
To install on Windows 2000 system ....................................................................21
To complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard ..............................22
Installing the calibration software -- Visual Optimizer (Optional, for PC systems only) 24
Hardware set-up ...................................................................................................24
Software installation .............................................................................................25
Using color profiles (ICC profiles) ...........................................................................26
Adjusting the screen resolution .........................................................................................27
Adjusting the screen refresh rate ....................................................................................... 28
Picture optimization ...........................................................................................................29
Adjusting your monitor .....................................................................................................30
Navigating the keys on the monitor controller ........................................................30
The hot keys ...............................................................................................................31
Mode .....................................................................................................................31
Calibrate ................................................................................................................33
Input ......................................................................................................................34
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure ..............................................................35
Main menu mode ......................................................................................................36
SCREEN menu ......................................................................................................37
LUMINANCE menu ............................................................................................39
COLOR menu .......................................................................................................40
SYSTEM menu ......................................................................................................42

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Maintenance ........................................................................................................................45
Caring for your monitor ........................................................................................... 45
Cleaning your monitor ............................................................................................. 45
Storing your monitor ................................................................................................ 45
Storing the monitor controller ................................................................................. 45
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................47
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) .......................................................................... 47
Need more help? ....................................................................................................... 48
Supported PC Timings .......................................................................................................49
Specifications .......................................................................................................................50
Glossary ...............................................................................................................................52

5Getting started
1. 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.
Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.
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.
BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Controller Controller Dock
(with a suction cap inside) Quick Guides and CD-ROM
Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable
Signal Cable: D-Sub
(optional) Signal Cable: DVI-D DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Ambient Light Shield (optional)

6 Getting to know your monitor
2. Getting to know your monitor
Overview of the monitor
Front view
Rear view
1. Power
Press to turn the power on or off.
• The power indicator lights blue when
the monitor operates normally.
• The power indicator lights red when
the PC goes into power-saving mode.
2. i key
Press to adjust vertical position, phase,
horizontal position and pixel clock
automatically.
1. DC12V input socket for monitor
power
2. Cable holder
3. DVI-I input sockets
4. USB port for connection to computer
USB port
5. Controller jack for connection to the
monitor controller
6. USB device ports for connection to
built-in USB hub

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Portrait display
You can also work with your FP91R LCD monitor in a portrait orientation.
For more information on portrait viewing, refer to Rotating the display (optional) on page 13.
Overview of the monitor controller
Front view
1. Mode
Press to switch between 5 color modes:
sRGB, MAC STD., Te xt, User Preset-1,
and User Preset-2.
2. Calibrate
Press to activate the luminance
compensation.
3. Input
Press to switch the input signal that
may connect to your monitor between
DVI-1, DVI-2, D-Sub 1, and D-Sub 2.
4. Menu/back
Press to display the main menu, return
to the previous menu, or exit On Screen
Display (OSD).
5. W/X/T/Sand Enter
• WX: Press to adjust OSD menu set-
tings.
• TS: Press to highlight an menu item.
• Enter: Press to execute selections, or to
enter a submenu you have selected.

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Rear view
Controller dock
1. Sensor
The sensor reads a small patch of the
image displayed on the monitor and
detects the monitor light output.
2. Plug socket
You may intend to store the monitor
controller when it is not in use. After
neatly winding the cable attached to the
monitor controller, place the plug in the
socket to secure the plug from
accidental separation.
For information on storing the monitor
controller, see Storing the monitor
controller on page 44.
The controller dock holds the monitor
controller for quick access to the monitor
controls when the controller is connected to the
monitor.
Inside the controller dock, there’s a suction
cap used to balance the weight of sensor
while the calibration is in process. Keep the
suction cap safe in the dock when it is not
being used.

9Assembling your monitor hardware
3. Assembling your monitor hardware
Setting up the cable connection
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.
1. Unpack the monitor and place the monitor on the
desk as illustrated.
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.
2. Adjust the angle and height of the monitor.
Lift the screen upward and then pull the screen forward
until it reaches your desired angle and height.
For more information about the adjustment of the view-
ing angle, refer to "Adjusting the display angle on page
13".
The maximum tilt angle of the monitor is -5 to +20
degrees. If you tilt the monitor over 20 degrees, the
monitor will lose its balance.
While angling the screen, watch the space between the
monitor and the stand plate to avoid any possible injury
with your fingers.
You should position the monitor and angle the screen to
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.

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or
3. Connect the signal cable.
Connect one end of the DVI-D cable to one of the moni-
tor DVI-I sockets and the other end to the DVI-I port on
your computer.
The DVI-D format is used for direct digital connection
between source video and digital LCD monitors or
projectors. The digital video signals produce a superior
quality picture than analog video signals.
If you don’t have an appropriate DVI-D port on your
computer, you can attach the enclosed DVI-I to D-Sub
adapter to the standard video D-Sub cable (at the end with
the ferrite filter), so that the analog video signals can be
converted into digital video signals via the DVI-I interface.
Then connect the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to the monitor
DVI-D socket and the other end of the D-Sub cable (at the
end without the ferrite filter) to the computer video
D-Sub socket.
Such a DVI-I-to-D-Sub input signal may not present the
superior quality picture as DVI-D input signal.
If you wish to switch between two input signals, you may
connect two signal cables from two computers to the
DVI-I sockets and use Input on the monitor controller to
assign the input signal without any time lag. For more
information, see Input on page 33.
Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from acci-
dently falling out during use.
4. Connect the monitor controller to the monitor.
Connect the plug of the cable attached to the monitor con-
troller to the controller jack on the rear of the monitor as
illustrated.
The On Screen Display (OSD) items are controlled by the
monitor controller. You use the controller to adjust the
display settings according to your needs. The controller
contains a built-in luminance sensor, which is used to cali-
brate the monitor light output and compensate for any
loss caused by backlight decay.
When not being used, you should store the monitor con-
troller in the supplied controller dock. It can be left con-
nected to the monitor for quick access to the monitor
controls, or unplugged and removed for storage.
For more information about accessing and adjusting the
OSD, see "Adjusting your monitor on page 29".

11Assembling your monitor hardware
5. Connect the 12VDC power adapter cable to the
monitor.
Take the 12VDC power adaptor cable and plug the end
into the power socket on the rear of the monitor. Do not
connect the power adapter to a electric outlet just yet.
Use only power supplies listed in the user manual.
6. Connect the USB hub cable.
Connect the USB cable between the USB socket on the
rear of the monitor and a USB port on your computer.
7. Route the cables behind the monitor.
Retain the cables neatly and slide them through the slit to
one side of the cable holder on the back of the monitor
stand to keep your desk place clear.

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8. Connect the power.
Plug the power cable into the power adaptor and into a
electric outlet and turn it on.
Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
Turn on the monitor by pressing the power key on the left
side of the panel.
The monitor is now ready to display your computer
images. You should now turn on the computer too, and
follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most
from your FP91R on page 15 to install the monitor soft-
ware.

13Assembling your monitor hardware
Adjusting the display angle
You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +20° monitor tilt and 105 mm
monitor height.
Rotating the display (optional)
Your LCD monitor also supports portrait viewing orientation, allowing you to fit your specific
desktop application without needing to scroll down.
Before rotating the display with a portrait viewing orientation, please install the Pivot software
from the attached CD first.
If your garphics card supports display rotation, you will not need to install the Pivot software and may
skip this section, for the installation may cause a conflict with this type of graphics cards.
To install the Pivot software
1. Execute START_PIVOT.EXE from the folder named Pivot on the attached CD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. After restarting your system, you will see a Pivot Software Control icon, , displaying in the
system tray. Click on the icon and choose Rotate 90 degrees, , to pivot the display. To cancel
this action, choose Rotate 0 degree, .
4. Turn the power off and keep following the steps below.

14 Assembling your monitor hardware
To rotate the display
1. Hold the monitor along the bottom and move it
upwards to the maximum extendable position.
The stand should be vertically extended to allow the
monitor to rotate from landscape to portrait mode.
2. Rotate the display 90 degrees clockwise.
To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the
monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do
tilt the extend the monitor to the highest position
before you start to rotate the display.
3. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle.

15Getting the most from your FP91R
4. Getting the most from your FP91R
Monitors and USB hubs
Your BenQ FP91R not only utilizes the latest LCD display technology currently available – it
contains a built-in 3 port USB 2.0 hub. Using only one USB 2.0 port on your computer (freeing
the others up for other uses), the built-in hub provides close, handy, easy-to-use access for your
USB devices. You could use the USB hub to plug-in your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and USB
web camera all at the same time if you wish. Or if you connect your keyboard and mouse directly
to your computer, you could use the USB ports on the monitor for connection to your digital
camera, digital video camera, USB reader, USB printer, USB memory stick, or any other USB
device.
What do I have to do?
All you have to do, is connect the monitor cables as instructed in Assembling your monitor
hardware on page 9 of this User Manual, turn the computer and monitor on, then you’re ready to
Plug-and-Play with USB, Windows, and your BenQ LCD Monitor’s USB hub. Windows 2000 and
later comes with integrated USB support. It will automatically detect and identify your USB
devices, and install the necessary drivers for them to work. If your USB device was accompanied
by the manufacturer’s driver or custom software for the device, you need only point Windows in
the direction of that driver, and Windows will install it for you.
How do I gain the most benefit from my new FP91R?
Your BenQ FP91R is a professional LCD display which is designed to maintain the color
consistency and correct for color mismatch between applications, the monitor, and output
devices. In other words, your FP91R allows you to make color management on your monitor. If
the monitor cannot display accurate color, it will be difficult to get your reproductions right.
To gain the most benefit from your new monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD
Monitor driver software and the calibration software -- Visual Optimizer as provided on the BenQ
LCD Monitor CD-ROM.
To learn more about the two installations, see:
•Installing the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on page 16
•Installing the calibration software -- Visual Optimizer (Optional, for PC systems only) on page
24
See also:
•Using color profiles (ICC profiles) on page 25

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Installing the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software
The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine
which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software.
These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether
you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing
monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has
existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor.
In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the
monitor to your computer), Windows will automatically recognise the new (or different)
hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard.
Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click the
Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor
model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade
(existing) installation follow. See:
•To install the monitor on a new computer on page 17.
•To upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 18
If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as
an Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver
software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access
requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.

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To install the monitor on a new computer
This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver
software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This
instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the
BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it.
If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor
connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions.
You should instead be following the instructions for To upgrade the monitor on an existing computer
on page 18.
1. Follow the instructions in Assembling your monitor hardware on page 9.
When Windows (2000 or later) starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the
Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware
Device drivers.
2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.
3. Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option, and click Next.
4. Check the option for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next.
5. Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor as “BenQ
FP91R” and click Next.
6. Click Finish.
7. Restart the computer.

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To upgrade the monitor on an existing computer
This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software
on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible (and recommended
only) for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Operating System (OS).
The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows,
however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows
and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems.
Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the
BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you have connected, and letting
Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD. You need only steer it in the right
direction. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you
through the file selection and installation process.
See:
•To install on Windows XP system on page 19.
•To install on Windows 2000 system on page 21.

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To install on Windows XP system
1. Open Display Properties.
The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop.
Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu.
Alternatively, the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel.
In Windows XP version, Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item.
The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system.
•Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display.
•Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the
screen resolution.
The Display Properties window will display.
2. Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button.
The Advanced Display Properties window will display.
3. Click the Monitor tab and select the ‘Plug and Play Monitor’ from the list.
If there is only one monitor in the list, it will already be selected for you.
4. Click the Properties button.
The Monitor Properties window will display.
If the driver provider is listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of your new monitor, the proper
drivers are already installed, and you need do nothing further. Cancel out of these property windows.
However, if BenQ is not listed as the manufacturer, or the correct model is not currently shown, you
will need to continue with these instructions.
5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.
The Hardware Update Wizard will display. Follow the wizard instructions noting the steps below:
6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer you attached the
monitor to.
7. Check the option ‘Install from a list or specific location’ and click Next.
8. Check the option ‘Search for the best driver in these locations’ and also check ‘Search
removable media’, then click Next.
Please wait while the wizard searches for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6.
When complete, the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on the CD appropriate to
your monitor model, in this case ‘BenQ FP91R’ in the location ‘d:\driver\BenQFP91R.inf’ or similar.
If the operating system you are using is Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, double-click the folder
named ‘For_Windows_XP_Pro_x64_Edition’ from the displayed ‘Driver’ folder.
The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system – it
may be ‘D:’ or ‘E:’ or ‘F:’ etc.
9. Select (single-click) the file named ‘BenQ FP91R’ on the CD, and click the Next button.
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.
10. Click Finish.
This will close the wizard and return you to the Monitor Properties window, now renamed BenQ
FP91R Properties.

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11. Click Close, OK, and OK.
This will close the Display Properties windows. You do not need to restart Windows XP, as the BenQ
LCD monitor drivers will operate immediately with no further action required by you.