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FP785
LCD Color Monitor
17.0" LCD Panel Size
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Copyright
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Copyright © 2004 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language
or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BENQ Corporation.
Disclaimer
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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.
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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. The socket
outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
• 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.
Care And Cleaning
• Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass
cleaners.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation. They must not be blocked
or covered. Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product.
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.
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Table of Co n t e n t s
Getting started ......................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your Monitor ............................................................................................7
Front View ..................................................................................................................7
Back View (1) ...............................................................................................................7
Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets ..............................................................8
How to install your monitor hardware ...............................................................................9
Using the Monitor Mounting Kit (Optional) ..........................................................11
Adjusting the viewing angle ......................................................................................12
How to install your monitor’s software ............................................................................ 13
Choosing the best picture resolution ................................................................................. 36
How to choose the right Refresh Rate ............................................................................... 38
How to set the Picture Optimization ................................................................................ 41
How to adjust your Monitor .............................................................................................. 42
A Look at the Control Panel .....................................................................................42
Hot Key Mode ...........................................................................................................42
Main Menu Mode ......................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 52
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................52
Need More Help? .......................................................................................................53
Supported operating modes ............................................................................................... 54
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 55
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Getting started
When unpacking please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged,
please immediately contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods.
BenQ LCD Monitor
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM Disk
Power Cord
Power Adapter
Signal Cable: D-Sub
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Signal Cable: DVI-D
Audio Cable
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Getting to know your Monitor
Front View
1. “Mode” key
2. X (Right) key
3. "Enter" key
4. “Exit” key
5. W (Left) key
6. “
iKey
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For more information about these keys, please refer to Chapter 8 - “How to adjust your monitor.”
Back View (1)
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Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
1. Audio Connector
2. Power AC Input Jack
3. DVI-D Connector
4. D-Sub Connector
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How to install your monitor hardware
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Please go along with the following steps to install your LCD monitor.
1. Unpack the monitor and remove the stuff filling in
the seams. Then place the monitor face down on a
stable surface and release the locks to detach the back
cover.
Note: Place the foam packing sheet from the monitor on
the flat surface to prevent damage to the bezel.
2. Connect the signal cables (D-Sub and DVI-D) to the monitor as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the signal cable to your
computer as shown.
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4. Connect the power adaptor plug to your monitor as
shown.
5. Connet your monitor and computer with the audio
cable.
6. Put the back cover back and then separate the legs of
the stand and place the monitor on a stable surface.
7. Connect the Power Cord to the power adaptor then
plug the other end into a nearby wall socket. (Use
only power supplies listed in the user’s manual)
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8. Press the Power button on the side panel of the
monitor. The power indicator will light up.
Using the Monitor Mounting Kit (Optional)
Your FP785 allows "Location Free" installation. You may wish to mount your LCD monitor to the
wall after completing the installtion procedures above. Before starting to install a monitor
mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully.
Note: This funtion is available for PC application only.
Precautions
• Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface.
• Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor . It is recommended
that you consult a qualified tradesman prior to mounting the device.
• To avoid the possiblity of damage, use the provided materials to complete the installation.
Installing the Pivot software
1. Execute "START_PIVOT.EXE" from the folder named "Pivot" on the provided CD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. After restarting your sytem, you will see a Pivot Software Control icon, , appearing in the
system tray. Click on the icon and choose "Rotate 180 degrees", , to pivot the display. To
cancel this action, choose "Rotate 0 degree" , .
4. Turn the power off and keep following the steps below..
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Installing the monitor mounting kit
1. Adhere the mounting position reference chart to the wall.
2. Use a suitable drill and bit to drill two holes inon the wall according to the reference chart.
3. Insert the supplied screws into the holes and then attach the monitor mounting kit to the wall.
4. Mount the LCD panel to the fixed monitor mounting kit. Now you may turn the monitor
power on.
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Adjusting the viewing angle
Your LCD monitor is designed with a tilt feature that allows you to achieve your optimal viewing
angle.
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How to install your monitor’s software
You need to set up the correct monitor driver to suit your operating system.
Windows 98, turn to page 13.
Windows 2000, turn to page 19.
Windows ME, turn to page 26.
Windows XP, turn to page 32.
Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps:
1. Open the control panel and double-click “Display” icon.
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2. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...” button in
the bottom right corner.
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3. Select the “Monitor” tab. Click the “Change” button in the top right corner.
4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” opens. Confirm by clicking “Next”.
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5. Select “Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.” and
press “Next”.
6. Now click the “Have Disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the
“Browse” button.
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7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu.
8. By pressing “OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select
“FP785” from the list and press “Next” again.
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9. An “Insert Disk” dialogue box appears. Click “OK”, and then click “Skip File”.
10. Close “Update Device Driver Wizard” by clicking “Finish” to complete the installation.
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Windows 2000. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and
automatically start the “Add New Hardware Wizard”. Carry out the instructions beginning at step
4.
1. Insert “BenQ LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.
2. Click “Start” then “Settings”.
3. Open the Control Panel and double click on the “Display” icon.
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4. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced Properties”
button in the bottom right corner.
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5. Select “Monitor” then click “Properties”.
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6. Select “Driver” tab then click “Update Driver”.
7. The “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” will pop up. Then click “Next”.
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8. Select “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver”
then click “Next”.
9. In the next window, click “Have Disk”, then “Install From Disk” window will pop up. Click
“Browse”, the “Located File” will pop up.
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10. Scroll down and select your CD ROM Driver, then click “Next” .
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11. In the list of folders within the CD-ROM, select “Drivers” folder then click “Open” twice, then
click “OK”. Select your LCD Mode (FP785) from the list in the next window then click “Next”
twice.
12. The new drivers are now installed on your computer.
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Windows ME. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps:
1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, “ Control Panel” and then double-click “Display”.
2. In the Display Properties window, click the “Settings” tab and click “Advanced...”.
3. Click the “Monitor” tab and then click “Change”.
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Press W or X key to confirm Recall All. When
you choose "Yes", it will recall all the current
settings to default settings.
Press “Exit” will return to previous menu.
Miscellaneous sub menu
Mode:
Select your desired mode from these four
options: Standard, Movie 1, Movie 2, and
Photo. The specified mode will optimise the
image properties to best suit the image type.
Standard mode is suggested for basic PC
application; Movie 1, enhancing color and
contrast level, is for vewing videos, while the
Movie 2 mode best suits landscape-specific
videos; Photo is designed for viewing still
images.
When done, press "Enter" to activate the
settings. To return to previous menu, press
"Exit."
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Mode Demo:
Mode Demo allows you to preview the effects of
the selected Mode from Mode menu.
When you choose "On" and press "Enter" to
activate Mode Demo, the display will be divided
into two windows; the left window
demonstrates images of Standard mode, while
the right window presents the images under the
specified mode.
To return to previous menu, press "Exit."
Input Select:
Select D-sub (analog) or DVI (digital) input to
activate the new settings.
Sharpness:
Press W or X key to adjust the degree of
Sharpness and activate the new settings.
Display Information.
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Audio sub menu
Vo l u me:
Press W or X key to adjust the degree of
Volume.
SRS:
Press W or X key to select “ON” or “OFF”
for SRS function.
Mute:
W or X key to select “ON” or “OFF”
Press
for Mute.
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Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The image is blurred:
Read the Installation/Application section, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate
and make adjustments based on these instructions.
How do you use a VGA extension cable?
Remove the extension cable for the test. Is the image now in focus? If not, optimize the image by
working through the instructions in the Installation/Adjustment section. It is normal for blurring
to occur due to conduction losses in extension cables. You can minimize these losses by using an
extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built-in booster.
Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution?
Read the Installation/Adjustment section. Select the native resolution.
Pixel errors can be seen:
One of several pixels are permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently white, one or
more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color.
Read the Pixel error rates section.
The image has a faulty coloration:
It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance.
On the monitor, press “Enter” key and press W or X key to move to the “Recall” icon and press
“Enter” key to enter “Recall” sub menu. Press W or X key to select “Color Recall” and select “Yes”
in “Color Recall” sub menu, then press “Enter” key to recall to factory settings. If the image is still
not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means one of the three primary colors is
missing in the signal input. Now check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off,
please contact your dealer to get necessary support.
No image can be seen:
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?
If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message “Out of Range” on the screen, this means
you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the setting to one
of the supported mode. Please read “Supported operating modes” section.
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?
If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active. Press any button on
the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help, check the signal cable
connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support.
Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all?
Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch.
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The image is distorted, flashes or flickers:
Read the Installation//section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make
adjustments based on these instructions.
The image is displaced in one direction:
Read the Installation//section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make
adjustments based on these instructions.
Need More Help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or
e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com
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Supported operating modes
Incoming display mode (Input timing)
Resolution Horizontal
Frequency
(KHz)
640x350 31.47 70.08 25.17 DOS
720x400 31.47 70.08 28.32 DOS
640x480 31.47 60.00 25.18 DOS
640x480 35.00 67.00 30.24 Macintosh
640x480 37.86 72.80 31.50 VESA
640x480 37.50 75.00 31.50 VESA
800x600 37.88 60.32 40.00 VESA
800x600 48.08 72.19 50.00 VESA
800x600 46.87 75.00 49.50 VESA
832x624 49.72 74.55 57.29 Macintosh
1024x768 48.36 60.00 65.00 VESA
1024x768 56.48 70.10 75.00 VESA
1024x768 60.02 75.00 78.75 VESA
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel
Frequency
(MHz)
Comment
Multi-scan
operation
Actual dis-
play resolu-
tion
full screen
1280 x 1024
1024x768 60.24 74.93 80.00 Macintosh
1152x864 67.50 75.00 108.00 VESA
1152x870 68.68 75.06 100.00 Macintosh
1152x900 61.80 66.00 94.50 SUN 66
1152x900 71.81 76.14 108.00 SUN
1280x1024 64.00 60.00 108.00 VESA
1280x1024 75.83 71.53 128.00 IBM1
1280x1024 80.00 75.00 135.00 VESA
1280x1024 81.18 76.16 135.09 SPARC2
• Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For an optimal picture, we recommended you
choose a mode listed in the table above.
• There are 22 available modes that are compatible with Windows.
• Image disruption may occur as a result of signal frequency differences from VGA cards which do
not correspond with the usual standard. This is not, however, an error. You may improve this
situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel
frequency from the “Geometry” menu.
• If you switch off the monitor, interference lines can occur on your screen. But do not be concerned
about this, as it is normal.
• To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power
management function.
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Specifications
Model FP785
Display type
Viewable diagonal
Native (maximum) resolution
Colors
Contrast / Brightness
Response time
Viewing angle
(left/right, up/down)
Line frequency
Image frequency
Image checks
Controls
iScreen functions
17.0" , active, TFT
43.2 cm
1280x1024
16.7 million
600:1 / 250 cd/m
25 ms
170/170, 170/170 (CR=10)
30 - 83 kHz Multi- frequency monitor
50 - 76 Hz modes within these parameters
Digital, Screen OSD Technology, iKey
(automatic image setting)
6 buttons and iKey.
Contrast, brightness, vert. & hor . image
position, phase, pixel clock, color balance,
color palette, choice of language (8 language
OSD), OSD position, status indicator,
display-mode availability
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Power Adapter
Power Management
Max. power consumption
Power saving mode
BENQ ADP-50SH Rev. B.
VESA DPMS, EPA
50 Watt Max (with speaker)
<1 Watts (110 Volts)
< 2 Watts (240 Volts)
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Input signal
PC
RGB analog 0.7 Vpp/75 Ohm positive
Digital: DVI-D
Speaker
2W x 2
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS
technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
Synchronisation
TTL separate signal connection 15-pin mini
D-sub cable
Temperature (operating)
Air humidity (operating)
0 °C - 40 °C
10% - 90%
Certifications TCO 99, TÜV/Ergonomics, TÜV/ GS, FCC
Class B, ISO 13406-2, VCCI, UL, CB Report,
CE, C-Tick, BSMI, Fimko, GOST
Operating voltage
Automatic switched mode power supply,
90-264 V, 47-63Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Weight
380 x 55 x 496.5 mm (with stand)
5.0 kg
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