Benq LCD TV VL4233
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1. Speaker Out Advanced Audio Settings Volume Adjusts volume level Oto 47 Press to increase right Adjusts left or right speaker speaker volume 4 to _ Balance volume level increase left speaker 1210 12 volume level e Automatic Selects TV and AV input Mono audio type Stereo Sound Available options are NICAM dependent upon the e Sound 1 received signal Sound 2 Sound 3 Automatically adjusts the sound level to be constant Off Steady Sound amongst different TV s Auto stations when viewing TV programs Activates or deactivates the Dolby Surround Surround sound effect e Off Enables or disables sound Speaker Out output to the built in Off speakers of the TV Advanced Audio Settings Press OK to enter restorea factory preset or pr user customised EQ mode ress or to change EQ Mode CF You can also press selection T e JAZZ Audio green to jump Rock to an EQ mode directly e Personal On Screen Display OSD menu 33 Adjusts treble tones for the Treble Personal preset mode Adjusts mid treble tones for Mid Treble the Personal preset mode Adjusts mid tones for the Press or 4 to make Personal preset mode adjustment Adjusts mid bass tones for the Personal preset mode Adjusts bass tones for the Personal preset mode Medium 12 to 12 Medium Bass Bass Se2. VL3 33 VL 4233 LCD TV Section 1 Quick Start Guide Welcome 1 Please read these instructions Congratulations You have a state of the art flat widescreen digital LCD TV which should provide you with years of viewing pleasure Please take a few minutes to read these quick start instructions through before installing and usingtheTV What sin the Quick Start Guide Section 1 contains the Quick Start Guide which provides you with enough information to setup the TV and start viewing TV station broadcasts as quickly as possible This is section 1 What s in the User M anual Section 2 contains the User M anual which details the features and functions of the TV and the remote control describes how to connect to other devices and provides product specifications and troubleshooting information for your further assistance The User M anual also describes how to customise the TV settings so that you can gain the best viewing experience possible to suit your preferences and viewing environment 2 Package contents Unpack the TV and check that all the following items are included Composite Video cable x1 Quick Start Guideand Service Information AAA battery User M anual x1 x1 x2 If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately and notify them of the discrepancy Please keep the product documentation in a safe place for later reference 3 Dispose of packaging wisel
3. gn mi 9 PS en EMI 1 1 Connect the Component Video output of your output equipment to the TV s AV3 Y and terminals using a Component Video cable not provided A Component Video cable consists of three plugs Green Y Blue and Red Cr Pr Ensurethat thecolours of the plugs and terminals match when making connection 2 Connect the corresponding audio output of your output equipment to the Component Audio cable Component Video AUDIO L R input terminals on the Video cable TV usingan audio cable not provided To view video image from these inputs press Input lt and select AV3 Of the analog video signal types Component Video offers the best quality See Supported Component Video HDMI input signal resolution on page 50 for supported resolutions 28 Connecting audio and video inputs Connecting the PC input 1 Connectthe VGA D Sub output of your PC to thePC D SUB terminal on theTV using a mini 15 pin D Sub cable not provided 2 Connect the audio output of your PC to the TV sPC AUDIO terminal using an appropriate M ini jack stereo audio cable not provided To view video image from this input press Input o and select PC When you connect the TV to a PC you should adjust the resolution in the display properties of the computer to closely match the native resolution of the TV for example 1360 x 768 pixels See Supported PC D Sub
4. BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents of this User M anual BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revisethis publication and to make changes from timeto time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Copyright Copyright 2006 BenQ Corporation www BenQ All rights reserved part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in aretrieval 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 miaroar Dolby and thedouble D symbol are registered trademarks of 0 Dolby Laboratories M anufactured under license from Dolby SURROUND Laboratories Battery safety notice Theuseof the wrong type of batteries may cause chemical leaks and or explosion Please note the following e Always ensure that the batteries are inserted with the positive and negative terminals in the correct direction as shown in the battery compartment Different types of batteries have different characteristics Do not mix different types Do not mix old and new batteries M ixing old and new batteries will shorten battery life and or cause chemical leaks from the old batteries When batteries fail to function replace them immediat
5. Press this button to toggle among available T V sound reception modes See Selecting a TV sound mode on page 22 When Teletext displays on screen press this button to select the corresponding colour Teletext page See Using the Teletext function on page 24 7 9 Preset yellow Press this button to select from among 4 preset picture modes See Selecting a picture mode on page 23 e When Teletext displays on screen press this button to select the corresponding colour Teletext page See Usingthe Teletext function on page 24 8 JJ Audio green Press this button to select from 5 preset EQ modes See Selecting a preset EQ mode on page 22 When Teletext displays on screen press this button to select the corresponding colour Teletext page See Usingthe Teletext function on page 24 9 Mode Press this button to cyclethe Teletext display mode between Teletext only or with Teletext superimposed on the display See Using the Teletext function on page 24 Oo 18 Getting to know the remote control 10 Index Press this button to go to the Teletext index page See Using the Teletext function on page 24 11 Reveal Press this button to display any concealed Teletext information See Using the Teletext function on page 24 12 Subpage Press this button to enter the subpage of a Teletext menu See Using the Teletext function on page 24 13 Telete
6. TV programs available in your area You can also changeto a program directly by selecting the station number using the numeric program selection button s on the remote control To select a single digit program number press the corresponding program selection button For example to select program 8 press 8 select a two digit program number press Program entry followed by the corresponding program selection buttons For example to select program 28 press Program entry and NN To return to previous viewed program or input press Recall also highlighted in the illustration To alter the volume press _ j or 41 ontheremote control or gt Volume or nf Volume on the TV The volume indicator will display on screen Please refer to the User M anual for further information about the TV and its operation Care and cleaning information e Always turn off the TV before cleaning Do NOT usecream liquid aerosol or spray cleaners Use only a slightly damp well wrung out drip free and lint free clean soft cloth and lightly wipetheTV f necessary use a pH neutral liquid dish washing detergent diluted with water on a separate clean lint free cloth to remove oil or grease marks Wipe over again with a clean dry lint free cloth to remove any smear marks Under close examination and in certain circumstances you may notice that a few non active pixels appear on the screen as
7. change without notice Reference 49 Supported PC D Sub DVI input signal resolution 400 040 x 480 040 x 460 040 x 460 040 x 460 500 x 600 500 600 OUL Is OO C O lt e lt Is UI lt lt gt O N VESA D gt gt lt lt lt gt gt OO lt gt D gt lt lt lt L2 L2 Supported Component Video H DMI input signal resolution 720 x 480 15 735 60 12 27 SDTV 480i 720 x 480p 31 25 60 27 SDTV 480p 720 x 576 15 625 50 13 5 HDTV 576 720 x 576p 31 25 50 27 HDTV 576p 1280 x 720p 45 60 74 25 720 1280 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 1920 x 10801 28 13 33 75 50 60 148 5 HDTV 1080 1920 x 1080p 56 25 50 148 5 HDTV 1080p HDMI only 67 5 60 148 5 HDTV1080p C D Sub DVI and Component Video HDMI resolutions outside of these tables are not recognised and will not be displayed e When you connect the TV to PC you should adjust the resolution in the display properties of the computer to closely match the native resolution of the TV for example 1360 x 768 pixels To view the best quality picture when using the PC input you will then need to instruct the TV to calibrate itself to the PC signal timing To do so select Auto in the Picture menu See Picture menu on page 35 50 Reference Tro
8. freeze to freeze Teletext messages Press it again to restore normal update Press TV sound red 1 Audio green JJ Preset yellow 9 or Sleep blue to jump to the corresponding coloured pages as displayed across the bottom of the Teletext screen Pressa or to go to the previous or next Teletext page or to move between subpages when selected 24 Using the remote control Displaying information Press Information i on the remote control to display the input signal information Theinformation displayed varies according to the input source being selected Adjusting aspect ratio TheTV can resize and reshape an imageto suit your requirements T he visual result will depend upon the setting your have chosen and the original aspect ratio of theinput image IMPORTANT Aspect ratio selection is designed to allow you to adjust the display of images which are in 4 3 aspect ratio This feature is not recommended for use with 16 9 aspect images Press Aspect Teletext size lt 4 on the remote control to cycle through the aspect ratios Thetable below showsthe resultant displayed images in relation to theinput image when different aspects are selected 3 Image to 16 9 aspec proportions Recommended for use when viewing video sources which are already in 16 9 aspect such as digital TV and most widescreen DVDs esizes the imageto 4 3 aspect proportions Recommended for us
9. plugs are fully inserted and firmly seated Be awarethat if incorrect connections are made picture quality may be adversely affected Connecting the SCART input Connect the AV 10r AV 2terminal on theTV to the SCART terminal on your output equipment using a SCART cable not provided To view video image from these inputs press Input G and select AV 1 or AV 2 CT The SCART 1 SCART 2 terminals support the input of the following types of SCART cable signals Eom Video DVD player e S Video 26 Connecting audio and video inputs Connecting the SCART output Connect theAV 1 or AV 2terminal on theTV to the SCART terminal on your input equipment using a SCART cable not provided If the ATV antenna input is available the AV 1 and AV 2 terminals on the TV support the output relay of ATV signal to other devices SCART cable DVD recorder Connecting the Composite Video input z Connect the Composite Video output of your o output equipment to the AV 4 or AV5 VIDEO and AUDIO L R terminals on the TV using the Composite Video cable as illustrated Ol A Composite Video cable consists of three lt connectors Yellow video White left channel audio and Red right channel audio Ensure that the colours of the plugs and terminals match when making connection To view video image from this input press Composite Input and select AV4 or AV5 Video C7 Co
10. pool and thelike Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to a high temperature environment as this causes condensation which may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 6 Cleaning Unplugthis TV from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Periodically clean the liquid crystal panel of the display to ensure a clear screen and prolong the service life of the panel U sea clean soft and cotton free dry cloth to dip into the specific cleaner for the liquid crystal panel Quickly wipe over the whole panel and use another cloth to clean the panel 7 Ventilation The vents and other openings the cabinet are designed to let hot air escape from the TV Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and or shorten the life of the TV Do not placethe TV on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface sincethey can block ventilation openings 8 Heat sources Keep the TV away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves and other heat generating products including amplifiers 9 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or bitten by small animals Pay particular attention to cords at doors plugs receptacles and the point where they exit from the TV 10 Transporting the TV When the TV is used on atrolley care should be taken to avoid quick stops ex
11. power line surges 21 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can collide with such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 46 Heference Dimensional drawings VL3733 B 4 295 968 3 Pn 22 N E L 5 J LJ T Y 530 e e Dl EEREREREREEEERERECECEREREEEERECEREREREEREREREREREREREREREEREREREREREREEREREREREREE Bo REPRE EN 0 Unit mm Reference 47 VL4233 m ul HI 295 7
12. select your language for the on screen display OSD menu for convenience of operation 1 2 5 Press a or theremote control to select Language and then press or to select your language When you select a Language the Country and TV Standard items will change automatically to suit If your country is not displayed in the Country item you can press or to select it and then press 4 or to select your country If Others is selected as the Country you will also need to select the TV broadcast standard suitablefor your region Press or to select Auto Installation and then press OK Thefollowing menu will display Auto Installation Country UK Start Press or to select Start and then press OK TheTV will start searching for available programs and tune and store them for you This may take several minutes depending on the available TV programs in your local reception area Please allow the display to complete this tuning process When thetuning process is complete the TV menu will display Press MENU on the remote control to close it You can alter the settings in the future using the OSD menu See On Screen Display OSD menu on page 31 for more information Section 1 Quick Start Guide 7 9 View the TV programs Press P Program 4 or P Program on the remote control as highlighted in the illustration G Program 4 or v on theTV to view the
13. the Composite Video AV S Video or SCART inputs and select AV4 or AV5 for Composite Video inputs AV4 S or AV5 S for S Video inputs or AV1 or AV2 for SCART inputs as the input source respectively to view analog video See Connecting the SCART input on page 26 12 Introduction Connecting Composite Video input on page 27 and Connecting S Video input on page 28 If the video source device supports it you could alternatively connect it using the Component Video input and select AV3 as the input source for the best possible analog Video picture See Connecting Component Video input on page 28 Graphic source inputs You can connect a PC video card graphic source if available likea VGA output or a digital DVI output If your device supports H DM I output you can also usetheH input on the TV for connection Select the PC DVI or HDMI input respectively to view the display See Connecting the PC input on page 29 Connecting the DVI input on page 30 and Connectingthe HDMI Input on page 29 Front view Description 1 Speakers and right speakers for reproducing stereo audio Lights up green when the TV is powered on Lights up red when the TV isin standby mode If activated this sensor detects ambient lighting condition and adjusts the brightness of the TV automatically See Backlight on page 43 for more information Receives command signals from the remote control Do n
14. to select program 28 press Program entry and then lt cs Changing programs sequentially Press P Program or P Program the remote control or G Program Program on theTV to sequentially cycle through your TV programs Returning to the previous viewed program or input e When viewing ATV input you can press Recall the remote control to quickly return to the previous viewed program This button can be used to toggle between the two most recently viewed programs without having to entering the precise program number f you have just switched from a different input source to the current one you can also press Recall Gon remote control to toggle between the current and previous viewed input sources Using the freeze function Press Freeze Teletext freeze 1 z on the remote control to freeze the image on the screen Press it again to restore normal viewing C7 This freeze function does not control the input source which will continue normally but not be displayed whilst the image remains frozen When the image freeze is stopped normal play will resume in real time That is the displayed image will jump to the current time and any interim video is not displayed Do not leave the screen displaying a static image for an extended period of time days because you may temporarily or permanently damage the screen resulting in image traces which could remain visible long af
15. up red Press 1 Power standby on the TV or Power standby on the remote control TheTV will turn on and the power indicator will changeto green You can also turn the TV on and view ATV input by pressing P Program 4 P Program w or any Program selection numeric button on the remote control Putting the TV to standby Press 1 Power standby on the TV or Power standby on the remote control again and the TV will return to standby mode The power indicator will turn red inputs Turn on all connected equipment or devices before selecting an input Press INPUT on the TV or Input Jon the remote control to display the current selected input Press the button repeatedly until your desired input is displayed The sequence is as follows ATV gt AV 1 gt AV 2 gt AV PC HDMI or DVI AV 5 or AV5 S AV 4 or AV4 S Cr DVI will appear only when DVI signal is connected to the HDMI input AV4 S and AV5 S will appear only when S Video signals are connected to the AV4 and AV5 S Video inputs If both Composite Video AV and S Video signals are connected to the AV4 or AV5 inputs at the same time only S Video input will be displayed If you wish to view the Composite Video AV input in such case remove the S Video connection temporarily Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP compliant to be displayed Adjusting sound settings Adjusting volume Press if Volume on the TV
16. 61 6 811 2 Unit mm 48 Reference Specifications Weight 25Kg 35Kg Dimensions W x H x D 968 3 x 746 3 x 295 mm 1080 x 811 2 x 295 mm LCD panel size 37 Inches 42 inches Aspect ratio 16 9 Native resolution 1366 x 768 Dd brightness 500 cd m o me contrast ratio 1200 1 Viewing angle 890 892 892 899 left right up down Responsetime 8 ms grey to grey Amplifier 10W x 2 80H z 20KHz TV Analog Pan Euro TV tuner e Composite Video x 2 e SCART Cenelec x 2 Video e S Videox2 Signal Component Video Y Cr PR x1 inputs Composite Video S Video audio x 2 e Component Video audio x 1 PC D Subx 1 e HDMI DVI x1 Graphic e PC a e DVI audiox1 Signal outputs oe Ra PC horizontal frequency 31 5 67 5 kHz PC vertical frequency 60 75 Hz Power supply AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 210W 260W Operating temperature 0 C 40 at sea level Storage temperature 20 50 c at sea level T V systems PAL SECAM Video systems PAL SECAM Design and specifications are subject to
17. DVI input signal resolution page 50 on other supported resolutions To view the best quality picture when using the PC input you will then need to instruct the TV to calibrate itself to the PC signal timing To do so select Auto in the Picture menu See Picture menu on page 35 Mini D Sub cable Connecting the input Connect the output of your output equipment to the terminal on the TV using an cable not provided To view video image from this input press Input and select HDMI Cr HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface 15 an uncompressed and all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver over a single cable Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP compliant to be displayed DVD See Supported Component Video HDMI player input signal resolution on page 50 for supported resolutions HDMI cable Connecting audio and video inputs 29 30 Connecting the DVI input 1 Connect the digital video output of your output equipment to the terminal on the TV usinga DVI to HDMI adaptor cable not provided 2 Connect the DVI audio output of your output equipment to the TV sDVI AUDIO L R input terminals using an appropriate audio cable not provided To view video image from this input press Input and select DVI Remember to
18. Table of Contents Section 1 Quick Start Guide 1 1 Please read these instructions 2 2 Package shes hebr aor terere muon hane vt Ria 2 3 Select and prepare the installation location 3 4 Connect the antenna cable 4 5 Connect the power cable 4 6 AGIUSE VIEWING ANGIE iride ec i reb 5 7 Activate the remote 5 8 InittallZe T M suis eibi Ex to nan cd nos 7 9 View the TV programs enn 8 Care and cleaning information 8 NAS RIS RARE 9 Section User M o EC Cs coups deri 11 Mia 12 GUI to Know your DV saspe bebe dete De eR M 12 lis e PF 12 Analog TV SOURCE JD ES kamen 12 Video Source inputs een 12 SOURCE IOUS asian 13 FROME T 13 COMO AMC RT 14 External AV devices temporary terminal panel 15 VIOW meus cuneate aden 16 Getting to know the remote 18 Using tne remote Cont ol suicide es 21 ana SLANGDY asia renda 21 TUNNO tne DO seta antc bi aeri mon D Erie 21 Putting the TV to standby 21 SWI COMIC MUS b d
19. a fixed point of colour Please notethat this does not affect the performance of your product as it is usually not visible at normal viewing distances f the TV isnot going to be used for an extended period of time like when you re going away for holidays it should be switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet You should also consider removing the batteries from the remote control as they may leak help prevent possible LCD Image Persistence you should ensure that static images are never displayed for extended periods of time days and that you turn off the screen for several hours every day or so 8 Section 1 Quick Start Guide W hat s next You havereached the end of Section 1 Quick Start Guide By now you should have a reasonable understanding of your new LCD TV and its controls know how to install connect turn on tune change the programs and how to care for and maintain it Should you wish to maximise your viewing experience pleasure Section 2 of this booklet contains the User M anual which describes how to customisethe TV settingsto suit your preferences and viewing environment It detailsthe features and functions of the TV and the remote control describes how to connect other devices and provides product specifications and troubleshooting information for your further assistance This LCD TV is a high resolution display device To achieve the best possible display results i
20. aliquid is spilled on the TV or when objects have fallen into the Ups Reference 45 When the TV has been exposed to rain or water When the TV does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions e ftheTV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way e When theTV displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance Any noticeable abnormality in the TV indicates that the TV needs servicing 16 Controls Do not touch the controls other than those described in this manual Improper adjustment of controls can cause damage which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician 17 Safety checks Upon completion of service or repair work request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the TV isin proper operating condition 18 Wall mounting When mounting the TV on a wall be sure to install the TV according to the method recommended by BenQ using only the specified mounting hardware 19 Installation of an external antenna If an outside antenna is connected to the TV be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges 20 For added protection for thisTV during alightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and
21. at both Video and Graphicimage sources are connected to the 2 Press Input the remote control to select a Graphic image source PC or DVI astheinput source 3 Press PIP on the remote control to switch display to PIP mode Each press cycles the display through the following display sequence Full screen PIP mode Full screen To change the input source for the sub picture press Input on the remote control C3 Component Video input image cannot be displayed in PIP mode and cannot be selected To change the position of the sub picture on the screen press a or on theremote control To select audio from the main or sub picture see PIP Audio on page 38 Using the remote control 23 Usingthe sleep timer Thesleep timer is useful if you want the TV to automatically to go into standby mode after a set period of time 1 PressSleep blue 7 the remote control to activate the sleep timer function 2 Pressthe button again to set thetime interval Timeis set in increments of 30 minutes from 0 to 180 minutes 1 minute before the expiration of the set time a message will display on screen as a reminder You can press OK to reset the sleep timer and theTV will remain on At the expiration of this time the TV will be turned off automatically Adjusting backlight To adjust the intensity of your TV s backlight system press Backlight on the remote control to select between Brig
22. cessive force and uneven surfaces that may causetheTV and trolley to overturn damaging equipment or causing possibleinjury to theoperator Do not placethis TV on an unstabletrolley stand pedestal bracket or table The TV may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damageto the TV 11 Servicing Do not attempt to servicethe TV by yourself Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions Request a qualified service person to perform servicing 12 Replacement parts In case TV needs replacement parts make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by BenQ or those with the same characteristics and performance asthe original parts Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire electric shock and or other danger 13 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can result in a risk of fireor electric shock 14 Entering of objects and liquids Never poke an object into the TV through vents or openings High voltage flows in the TV and inserting an object can cause electric shock and or short circuit internal parts For the same reason do not spill water or liquid on theTV 15 Damage requiring service If any of the following conditions occurs unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and request a qualified service person to perform repairs e When the power cord or plug is damaged e When
23. cting H ara 29 Connecting the DVI input 3 30 Connecting the stereo audio 30 On Screen Display OSD 31 D 31 Navigating the OSD menu 32 AUdIO MENU S EUM 33 Setting up Personal EQ mode eene 34 Picture moni be 35 Setting up Personal Picture mode 36 F eat re melios eaa o UR E Gree RR RP RO RR PR 37 VV INGO WaT CU Du 38 TY DOW een 39 Performing manual installation 39 EGUNO Serien 40 CMG LOCK 3 41 SELUPHINENU PETER 43 NEL CHEM COS oss RA EE 44 doen Qu a etnia on CP RE DA 44 COD VINGINE aan p P Pubs Ot 44 Battery safety osa sienten s rebote bibe ivre 44 Important safety instructions eenns 44 Dimensional drawings 47 SDELITICALIONS a 49 Supported D Sub DVI input signal resolution 50 Supported Component Video H DMI input signal resolution 50 TEOUDIGSDODE YG 51 ii Table of Contents
24. d for your convenience so that you can operate the TV straight away You should replace them as soon as possible 4 Refit thelid of the battery compartment by inserting the hinge into the recess at one edge and levering thelid down into position with the au of the hand holding the remote control 5 Whilst holding thelid in placein this manner use your other hand and a small coin or similarly shaped object to rotate the locking slot 90 clockwise locking the lid in place Section 1 Quick Start Guide 5 6 Remote control usage tips Point and ai remote cont when pressing the buttons eT heremote an angle within 30 degreesoftheTV s remote cont function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 5 meters m thetop front of the rol directly the TV control must be held at rol sensor window to Do not cover the sensor window the front of the TV below the power indicator lamp or place objects in front of it which will block the direct line of sight between the remote control and the sensor window on TV Do not let the remote control become wet or place it in humid environments like bathrooms If the remote control sensor window on the TV is in direct sunlight or strong light the remote control may not operate properly In this situation change the light source or readjust the angle of your TV or operate the rem
25. e when viewing video sources which are already in 4 3 aspect such as analog TV and PC video input Do not select retches a 4 3 image to 16 9 aspect proportions and enlarges the resultant 4 image the screen You can press gt on the remote control to pan the enlarged image Recommended for use when viewing video sources which are in 4 3 aspect such as analog TV input Do not select esizes a 4 3 image to 16 9 aspect proportions and trims off the top and bottom strips Recommended for use when viewing 4 3 aspect video presenting compressed 16 9 aspect images in a 4 3 aspect frame in a so called letterbox format black strips along thetop and bottom Do not select retches a 4 3 imageto the width of a 16 9 aspect image proportions recommended for usein filling the screen with a 4 3 aspect image Do not select Using the remote control 25 Connecting audio and video inputs Before connecting any devices pleaseturn all equipment off To obtain the most benefit from the digital LCD screen you should select theconnection method which will provide you with the best possible signal See Input options on page 12 Do not pull cables out of sockets by grasping the cable itself as you may damage the cable Only ever remove cables from sockets by grasping the plug on the end of the cable e Onceconnected please ensure that all
26. e PIP item is set to Picture in Picture 38 On Screen Display OSD menu TV menu C TV CT The available menu items are Auto Installation dependent on the input source Manual Installation gt being selected The illustration is for reference only Program Edit gt Child Lock gt Auto Installation See 8 Initialize your TV on page 7 Manual Installation See Performing manual installation below Program Edit See Editing programs on page 40 Child Lock See Child Lock on page 41 Performing manual installation TheM anual Installation feature allows you to add programs to the sequential programs list C3 This option is not possible when the Child Lock is activated See Child Lock on page 41 1 From the TV menu press or to select Manual Installation and then press OK Thefollowing menu will display Standard Frequency PR Name Fine Tune Decoder Text Code Store on PR 2 Press to highlight Standard and then press 4 to select a TV standard according to your country 3 Press to highlight Frequency and then press 4 or to start the tuning system If the tuned program is incorrect press 4 again until your desired program 15 located You can directly input the frequency using the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control if you wish 4 Press to highlight Fine Tune and then press 4 to adjust the fee of TV sig
27. e TV tuner input The background image icon or button persists on screen as a visible faint outline trace no matter what image is currently being displayed Thereception may be weak See next problem solution Change programs to confirm if the symptom is still present or whether the program station is at fault M ake sure the antenna cable is properly connected Try redirecting or relocating your antenna to improvethe picture If the antenna is exterior have a suitable qualified and experienced antenna specialist adjust the antenna Your TV antenna signal may be effected by interference Try redirecting or relocating your antenna to reducethe effects of the interference If the antenna is exterior have a suitable qualified and experienced antenna specialist adjust the antenna Picture ghosting is caused by reflections from buildings large metal structures and mountains The screen may be displaying LCD Image Persistence e Turn off the screen for several days e Apply an all white screen size screensaver or image for several days Reference 53 M emo 54 Reference
28. e TV will automatically adjust screen aspect ratio when the SCART inputs used or e Auto Format when a WSS Wide Screen Off Signaling signal is detected from Composite Video or S Video input signals On Screen Display OSD menu 37 Window menu f Window gt The available menu items are PIP dependent on the input source Main Input being selected So main The illustration is for reference only pu PIP Audio Full Screen Full screen Display Video and Graphic PIP images simultaneously in Picturein Picture In Picture PIP mode Picture Video image Graphic image Select the graphic signal input sourcefor the PIP function The DVI input image will be displayed only when a DVI e PC Main Input input in PC mode is DVI connected to the TV and the DVI Input option in the Setup menu see DVI Press or 4 to Input on page 43 is setto Change selection Select the video signal input sourcefor thePIP function This option is available only if the PIP item is set to AIV Picture in Picture AVI The Component Video input Sub Input AV3 image cannot be AV 2 displayed in the Sub AVA AV4 S Window and cannot be AV5 AV 5 S selected The sub window only supports Video input up to 480p Select the audio source in PIP mode Main PIP Audio CF This option is available only Sub if th
29. e to match that of each component video input See Connecting the Component Video input on page 28 16 Introduction AV2 Connect each to the SCART input output of an appropriate device See Connecting the SCART input on ANT page 26 and Connecting the SCART output on page 27 Connect to the DVI digital video or HDMI digital audio HDMI DVI video output of your digital source device See Connecting the DVI input on page 30 and Connecting the HDMI input on page 29 Connect to the DVI digital audio output of your digital DVI AUDIO L R source device See Connecting the DVI input on page 30 Introduction 17 Getting to know the remote control 1 1 Power standby Press this button to power the TV on or put it to standby mode See Power on and standby on page 21 2 Input Press this button to select an input source See Switching inputs on page 21 3 Backlight Pressthis button to select your desired screen backlight level See Adjusting backlight on page 24 4 i Information Press this button to display the screen image source information See Displaying information on page 25 5 Sleep blue Press this button to set the automatic shut off timer See Using sleep timer on page 24 When Teletext displays on screen press this button to select the corresponding colour Teletext page See Using the Teletext function on page 24 I II TV sound red
30. ely Chemicals which leak from batteries may cause skin irritation If any matter seeps out of the batteries wipeit up immediately using a ry cloth Dueto varying storage conditions the battery lifefor the batteries included with your TV may be shortened Replace them within 3 months or as soon as you can after initial use Important safety instructions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions but it can also cause personal injury and property damage if improperly handled This TV has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety however IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD In order to prevent potential danger please observe the following instructions when installing operating and cleaning the TV Proper care will also prolong the service life of your TV Just follow these simple instructions before using your display 1 Read instructions All operating instructions must be read and understood beforetheTV isoperated 2 Retain instructions These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe placefor future reference Reference 3 Observe warnings All warnings on the and in theinstructions must be observed closely Follow instructions All operating instructions must befollowed Water and moisture Do not usethis TV near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming
31. ht Normal Dark or Auto When viewingtheTV in dimly lit rooms it is recommended to set the backlight to Dark which will reduce the image brightness and make the dark areas of the image darker thus maintaining a high contrast image in a dark environment If Auto is selected the ambient light sensor on the TV will be activated and the TV s backlight will be changed automatically according to the ambient lighting condition Usingthe Teletext function Press Teletext on theremote control to display Teletext and again to turn it off Teletext is only available when ATV Composite Video via the AV1 AV2 AV4 and AV5 inputs or S Video via the 4 5 and AV5 S inputs is selected as the input source and a signal which transmits Teletext is currently displayed Not all TV stations and video signals broadcast Teletext If in doubt please contact the TV station or the video source provider When Teletext displays on screen you can Press Mode to cycle between Teletext only and superimposed on the video image Press Index to go to the Teletext index page e Press Reveal to display any concealed Teletext information if available Press Subpage to view the subpages when provided If subpages are available the page number at top left will display a small red s e g 1008 Press Aspect Teletext size 25 to enlarge Teletext size Press it again to resume normal size Press Freeze Teletext
32. ht the character you want to edit or to changeitto your desired character 4 Repeat step 3 to edit other characters 5 6 Press OK to storethe name Press MENU to menu Swapping programs 1 In the TV menu press gt or to select Program Edit and then press OK 2 Press to select Select PR and then press 4 or to select the program you wish to relocateto a different position You can also press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to select the program directly Two digit entry is required For example press 0 2 to select program 2 3 Press to highlight PR Swap and then press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to select the new location for the program Two digit entry is required For example press 0 5 to select program location 5 4 Press OK and thecurrent program is changed to the new location 5 Press MENU to closethe menu 40 On Screen Display OSD menu Locking unlocking a program for the Child Lock function Cr See Child Lock below for information about the Child Lock function 1 In the TV menu press to select Program Edit and then press OK 2 Press to select Select PR and then press lt or to select the program you wish to lock You can also press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to select the program directly Two digit entry is required For example press 0 2 to select pr
33. in the Audio menu is not set to Off Check the audio input cables for disconnection ThePC output signal resolution is set too high Not supported appears 1920 x 1080 60H z is the highest acceptable PC timing e Ensurethe TV s aspect ratio is correctly set to suit the image source e Try different input source to confirm if the SII is still present or whether the source 15 at ault The image appears distorted Try selecting a different aspect ratio Improper screen position Try a different input source to confirm if the Or size symptom 15 still present or whether the 15 at fault Reference 51 Degraded colours or hue The image appears too washed out or the darkest areas of the image appear too bright The image appears too bright and there is a loss of definition in the brightest areas of the image Hemote control does not function properly Try a different input source to confirm if the SPON is still present or whether the source is at ault Check for mis connection of cables for that input M ake sure the antenna cable is properly connected Change programs to confirm if the symptom is still present or whether the program station is at fault Try a different picture mode to check that picture settings haven t been altered Check the picture properties in the Picture menu ene may be set to output NTSC Alter it to Reduce the brightness level until the black areas of the
34. ings e Picture M ode Picture EO Picture Contrast M ode C A M ode e Brightness Contrat FEMP sContrast Contrast e Colour e Brightness e Brightness e Auto e Brightness e Sharpness Colour erequency Colour TEMP Colour Colour TEM P e Sharpness e Sharpness eNTSC Tint eColour Colour H Position NTSC Setup TEMP ley Postion TEM P Picture Black Extension Noise Reduction Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio e Auto Format e PIP Main Input Sub Input PIP Audio Mato o N ot available Not available Auto Installation e Manual Installation Not available Child Lock e Language Backlight Setup DVI Input Reset All Settings rs The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected Unavailable items will be greyed out or not displayed For details see Audio menu on page 33 Window menu on page 38 Picture menu on page 35 TV menu on page 39 Feature menu on page 37 Setup menu on page 43 On Screen Display OSD menu 31 Navigating the OSD menu You can usethe On Screen Display OSD menu to adjust the settings on your TV PT NH X vq MENU E Press MENU on the remote control or MENU on the TV to display the OSD menu on screen 2 Press 4 or on theremote control Volume or Volume on the TV to select an item in the
35. ion 15 Rear view AC INLET Description Connect to the AC power cable See 5 Connect the power cable on page 4 AUDIO OUT Connect to the audio input of an audio sub woofer amplifier This output is always available however its level is fixed and cannot be controlled by the Volume See Connecting the stereo audio output on page 30 AV4 VIDEO AV4 S VIDEO Connect to either the Composite Video AV or S Video output as appropriate for your AV source device See Connecting the Composite Video input on page 27 and Connecting the S Video input on page 28 Connect your external AV device using either the Composite Video or S Video inputs S Video provides a better quality image If both are connected to an AV source at the same time only S Video input will be displayed AV4 AUDIO L R Connect to the audio output of either the Composite Video or S Video output as appropriate for your AV source device These inputs are common for either Composite Video or S Video audio See Connecting the Composite Video input on page 27 and Connecting the S Video input on page 28 AV3 Y CR PR Connect each to the component video Y Cr Pr output of an appropriate video source device See Connecting the Component Video input on page 28 AV3 AUDIO L R Connect each to the component audio output of an appropriate video source devic
36. ity display is only possible from high definition digital video sources like High Definition TV HDTV and High Definition DVD HDVD Input options ThisTV supportsthe simultaneous connection of several different types of TV Video and Graphic sources and permits you to select whichever one of the available sources you wish to view at any time You can press Input 5 on the remote control or INPUT on the TV to select an input source There are multiple sockets on the TV for analog TV Video and Graphic inputs e Analog TV source input includes 1 x Coaxial analog TV antenna e Video source inputs include 2 x Composite Video 2 x S Video 2 x SCART and 1 x Component Video Y Graphic source inputs include 1 x HDMI DVI and 1x PC VGA D Sub You should connect whichever TV Video or Graphic sources you wish to view on the TV You need not connect more than oneif that oneis all you wish to view Analog TV source inputs You can connect an external VHF or UHF TV antenna if available to the TV tuner input using an appropriate TV coaxial cable and select the ATV input to view analog TV broadcasts If you have cable TV you can connect your cable TV decoder box to the TV tuner input using an appropriate TV coaxial cable and select the ATV input to view cable TV See 4 Connect the antenna cable on page 4 Video source inputs You can connect an external analog video device if available VCR VCD or DVD to either of
37. menu 42 On Screen Display OSD menu SVP etup Setup menu Language CF The available menu items Backlight dependent on the input source Sleep Timer being selected The illustration is for reference only DVI Input Reset All Settings English Francais Select your desired language for Nederlands Language the OSD menu Deutsch Italiano Espanol Adjust backlight intensity If Auto is selected the ambient Dark light sensor will be activated and Normal Backlight the TV s backlight will be Bright changed automatically according 9 to the ambient lighting Auto condition 0 30 60 90 Set the Sleep timer to Pr on Sleep Timer Press or to 120 150 180 automatically turn off the TV change selection minutes Once set to On the TV will activate the Display Power M anagement System D PM S and enter power saving mode when no PC input signal is Off detected for 5 seconds or enter standby mode automatically if no TV or Video signal is detected for 10 minutes Select the DVI input mode according to the device DVI Inout connected Select PC if a PC is e connected If a video device for Video example a digital Set Top Box is connected select Video Reset Restore all settings to their Settings Aula Press OK to activate the reset On Screen Display OSD menu 43 Reference 44 Disclaimer
38. menu 3 PressOK on theremote control or INPUT on theTV to enter the submenu 4 Press a or the remote control or Program theTV to select an item in the submenu 5 Press 4 or theremote control or Volume or Volume on the TV to adjust settings Press OK to enter the submenu if available 6 Press MENU on theremote control or MENU on the TV to return to the previous menu layer or closethe OSD menu For example to adjust image sharpness using the OSD menu MENU F 1 Press MENU the remote control or MENU on the TV to display the OSD menu on screen F 2 Press 4 or ontheremote control or Volume 4 or Volume on the TV to select Picture 3 Press OK on the remote control or INPUT on the TV to enter the Picture menu PE 4 Press a or on theremote control or Program or G Program on the TV to select E D Sharpness 5 Press 4 or on theremote control or nf Volume 4 or Volume on the TV to adjust setting MENU 6 Press MENU on theremote control or MENU on the TV several times to close the OSD menu 32 On Screen Display OSD menu Audio menu Volume Balance C7 The available menu items are dependent on the input source Sound Type being selected Steady Sound The illustration is for reference only
39. menu and savethem as your Personal Picture mode Once set you can press Preset yellow on the remote control to quickly jump to this mode 1 In the Picture menu press or to select Picture Mode and then press or to select Personal 2 Adjust the Brightness Contrast and Colour etc settingsto your satisfaction 3 Press MENU to save and exit 36 On Screen Display OSD menu Feature menu Black Extension C7 The available menu items are ACE dependent on the input source being selected Noise Reduction The illustration is for reference only Auto Format Enhances the contrast among details when viewing Low Black dark images e Medium Extension C7 This option will not be e H igh available ifthe ACE Off function is set to Low Medium or High ACE Adjuststhe auto contrast Low Auto Contrast enhancement function that e Medium Enhancement optimizestheimage contrast e High ratio for interlaced inputs Off Adjusts the image noise reduction function that helpsto removenoisein TV Images Suitablein fringe Low i and poor TV reception e i Reduction areas P r a C3 This option will not be change selection Off available if the currently displaying Component Video input resolution is higher than 576i ee Adjusting Aspect Ratio Adjusts image aspect ratio aspect ratio on page 25 for more information If set to On th
40. mposite Video provides the least optimal image quality Both S Video and Component Video provide better quality video signals If available on the video source device you should use one of those connections instead of composite Video 4 and AV5 both support composite Video and S Video signal inputs If you use S Video you cannot use Composite Video for that input Video game console Connecting audio and video inputs 27 Video input Connect the S Video output of your output equipment to the TV s or AV5 S VIDEO terminal using an S Video cable not provided Pay attention to the alignment of the plugs on the S Video cable when inserting so as not to damage any pins 2 Connect the corresponding audio output of the output equipment to the S Video AUDIO L R input terminals using a suitable audio cable or use the Composite Video cable The yellow plug is not used To view video image from these inputs press S Video Input G and select AV4 S or AV5 S You should not connect both a composite Video and an S Video from the same device just one or the other If you have the choice use the S Video instead of composite Video as an S video signal provides a higher quality signal to that of composite Video AV4 and AV5 both support composite Video and S Video signal inputs If you use S Video you cannot use Composite Video for that input Connecting the Component Video input
41. n screen press these buttons to go to the previous or next page or go to the subpage if available See Using the Teletext function on page 24 19 Volume Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume level See Adjusting volume on page 21 20 MENU Press this button to display the OSD menu for commands and settings Press it again to close See Navigating the OSD menu on page 32 21 ck Mute Press this button to mute the sound output Press it again to restore the sound output See M ute setting on page 21 22 Program selection Press these buttons to select the program you wish to view See Selecting a program directly on page 22 23 Recall When viewing TV programs pressthis button to toggle between the current and the previous program you were viewing See Returning to the previous viewed program or input on page 22 When viewing different input sources press this button to toggle between the current and previous viewed input sources See Switching inputs on page 21 24 Program entry Press this button prior to entering 2 digit program numbers See Selecting a program directly on page 22 20 Getting to know the remote control Using the remote control Power on and standby TurningtheTV on After plugging the TV s power cable into a wall outlet and turning on the main power switch the TV will enter standby mode automatically The power indicator will light
42. n tdeo neces 21 Adjusting sound settings 21 Adjust VOLUME dots AD GE n 21 Mute SSH ING EN 21 Selecting a TV sound Mode nenn 22 Selecting a preset EQ 22 CaN GONG DEO GK AIMS en stt cb aq i ebore cos 22 Selecting a program directly eene 22 Changing programs sequentially 22 Returning to the previous viewed program or input 22 Using the freezefunction memes 22 Selecting a picture mode eese 23 Table of Contents Using the PIP Picture In Picture function 23 USING the sleep timer 24 AUSMO ONE anna 24 UsingtheTeletext function 24 Displaying information unse 25 Adjusting aspect ratio 25 Connecting audio and video inputs 26 Connecting the SCART 26 Connecting the SCART 27 Connecting the Composite Video 27 Connecting the 5 28 Connecting the Component Video 28 Connecting the PC InDUL wasser 29 Conne
43. nal only necessary where the image or sound reception 15 poor 5 Ifthe SCART input is connected press to highlight Decoder and then press 4 to select from the following options o ee this option if an external decoder Set Top Box STB is being used Off Select this option if no external decoder STB is being used 6 Press to highlight Text Code and then press lt to select a code format for the Teletext function On Screen Display OSD menu 39 7 Press to highlight Store on PR and then press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to enter the number location for this program Press OK to confirm 8 Press MENU to savethe program and closethe menu Editing programs You can delete unwanted programs add a program name and changethe program position number C3 This option is not possible when the Child Lock is activated See Child Lock on page 41 Naming a program 1 In the TV menu press gt or to select Program Edit and then press OK Thefollowing menu will display Select PR Edit Name PR Swap PR Lock PR Delete 2 Press to select Select PR and then press 4 or to select the program you wish to name You can also press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to select the program directly Two digit entry is required For example press 0 2 to select program 2 3 Press to highlight Edit Name and then press 4 or gt to highlig
44. oards N WARNING e This TV has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety however IMPROPER HANDLING OR USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD Please handle this TV with care If 4 Section 1 Quick Start Guide damaged turn off power and unplug power cable from the TV Transport the TV to your nearest BenQ authorised service centre for repair There are no user serviceable parts in this TV Never unscrew or remove any covers There are dangerous voltages inside Turn off the power and unplug the power cable before moving the TV 6 Adjust viewing angle ThisTV is equipped with a swivable stand If necessary turn the TV screen to an appropriate anglefor more comfortable viewing 7 Activate the remote control 1 Locatethe remote control and batteries from the packaging and unwrap them Cr Be cautious when handling batteries See Battery safety notice on page 44 2 Turn remote control end up to reveal its base and open the lid of the battery compartment by using a small coin or similarly curved object to rotate the slot 90 anticlockwise Thelid is spring loaded and will popup and come loose from the remote control body 3 Insert the batteries supplied ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the and marks in the battery compartment C7 Note that these batteries are provide
45. of an open window where rain water may enter Do NOT placethe TV near or above sources of heat such as Do NOT cover or block the vents 7 radiators heaters fuel stoves and Dna openings whilst the TV is other heat generating items switched on including audio amplifiers Do NOT placetheTV in direct sun or where direct sun or spot lighting Do NOT placetheTV in an will shine onto the TV as the heat may damage the TV and the bright a allowing for light will make viewing the TV more difficult than necessary If wall mounting have a suitable qualified and experienced tradesperson mount it safely Ensure that the mounting bracket optional accessory is securely screw fixed to the wall structure AN and not just the wall render lining O bserve all warnings and cautions or cladding Do not glue the as labelled on the TV bracket to the wall Use only a recommended TV wall bracket for this model TV Ensure the bracket islevel horizontally TV dimensions are detailed in Dimensional drawings on page 34 Once all considerations and precautions have been made position the TV where most suitable Section 1 Quick Start Guide 3 4 Connect the antenna cable Connect a TV antenna cablefly lead from your TV antenna system or Cable TV CATV to the ATV input on the TV Check to make sure that the cable connection isfirmly in place E Antenna cable Cr A poor quality TV signal will produce a p
46. ogram 2 3 Press to highlight PR Lock and then press 4 or to select from the following options Lock the selected program Off Unlock the selected program 4 Press MENU to closethe menu All programs which arelocked cannot be viewed when the Child Lock function is enabled Deleting a program 1 In the TV menu press or to select Program Edit and then press OK 2 Press to select Select PR and then press lt or to select the program you wish to delete You can also press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to select the program directly Two digit entry is required For example press 0 2 to select program 2 3 Press to highlight PR Delete and then press OK to delete the program 4 Pressthe MENU button to closethe menus Child Lock TheChild Lock function can be used to prevent access to certain programs For example to prevent children from viewing inappropriate programs such as adult only programs This Child Lock only affects the TV CATV input not AV and Graphic inputs and prohibitsthe selection or display of every program which has had its PR Lock menu item set to On see Locking unlocking a program for the Child Lock function above The correct an is required to unlock and view those programs once Child Lock is enabled WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Write the password
47. oor picture and or sound on your TV For high quality picture and sound you will need a high quality TV signal Depending upon your location for best TV signal reception you should have a properly aligned outdoor TV antenna system If need be consult a professional antenna specialist This TV has a built in analog TV tuner which requires the TV antenna cable connection to an external TV antenna system If you wish to make use of the digital LCD screen to view digital TV you should connect an external digital TV tuner decoder set top box STB to the TV using a digital signal cable HDMI or DVI connection See Getting to know your TV on page 12 5 Connect the power cable 1 Locate the power cable suitable for your region from the packaging unwrap it and plug the appropriate end into the AC INLET socket on the rear of theTV asillustrated below 2 Connect the other end into an appropriate wall power outlet and switch it on if switched TheTV will enter standby mode and the power indicator on front lower right will light up red Power outlet The type of power cable plug and socket illustrated may differ from the type used in your region e Only use an appropriate power cable for your region Never use a power cable which appears damaged or frayed Never change the plug type on a power cable Be aware of total loading when using extension cords or multiple outlet power b
48. or Volume lt on the remote control to increase volume The volume indicator increases in length as volume rises Press if Volume on the TV or Volume on the remote control to decrease volume The volume indicator decreases in length as volume falls M ute setting e Press Mute x on the remote control to turn off the audio temporarily e Press Mute again or press Volume 1 4 or Volume to restorethe sound level The sound level will also be restored if the TV is put to standby mode and subsequently turned on Using the remote control 21 Selecting a TV sound mode Press TV sound red on the remote control to select Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 NICAM Automatic Stereo or Mono systems the items available will depend on the TV and video sound system being received Selecting a preset EQ mode Press Audio green r7 on the remote control to select a suitable EQ Equalizer mode from Classic POP JAZZ Rock and Personal You can also customise the Personal sound mode according to your preference See Setting up Personal EQ mode on page 34 Changing programs Selecting a program directly To select a single digit program number press the corresponding program selection button For example to select program 8 press lt To select a double digit program number press Program entry followed by the corresponding program selection buttons For example
49. ot obstruct the sensor by placing any objects in front of it which will hinder the reception of signals 2 Power indicator Ambient light sensor 4 Hemote control sensor window Introduction 13 Control panel Displaysthe OSD menu if not visible or exitsthe current 1 MENU button menu if displayed Performs the same action as the MENU button on the remote control Adjusts the volume level of the speakers Performs the same action asthe Volume buttons on the remote 2 Volume control a buttons In the OSD menu moves the selection highlight left or right or changes settings Performs the same action as the 4 buttons on the remote control Sequentially selects the previous or next tuned TV m Performs the same action as the P Program a v 3 nn buttons on theremote control iv buttons IntheOSD menu moves the selection highlight up or down Performs the same action asthe 4 w buttons the remote control Cycles through possible input signal sources Performsthe same action as the Input o button on the remote 4 INPUT button Control n theOSD On Screen Display menu selects the highlighted menu item to enter a submenu Performsthe same action as the OK button on the remote control 1 Power Togglesthe TV between standby mode and on Performsthe standby same action as the Power standby 1 b
50. ote control from a location closer to the remote control sensor window on the TV Test the remo te control Press Power standby 1 on the remote control as highlighted in theillustration TheTV should turn on and the power indicator change to green If so progress to the next step 8 Initialize your TV on page 7 If the TV does not turn on first check that the power is available the power indicator will belit red If so try pressing 1 Power standby on the right side of the TV If the TV turns on by this method the problem lies with the remote control In that case check that the remote control batteries are properly installed If need be replace the batteries with new ones or known good ones See Troubleshooting on page 51 for further assistance To turn off the TV press Power standby on the right side of the TV or Power standby 1 on the remote control again and theTV will return to standby mode the power indicator will turn red Section 1 Quick Start Guide 8 Initialize your TV When first turned on and until tuned the First Turn On menu will display First Turn On Language Country Standard Auto Installation gt Before you can use your TV to view TV programs you need to let it search for and tune TV station programs appropriate to your region This process only needs to be done when the TV is newly installed or whenever you install it in a new location You also need to
51. picture appear as black The input source device e g DVD player brightness level may set too high Reduce its brightness level Reducethe contrast level until theover brightnessis gone and the bright area definition returns Theinput source device e g DVD player brightness level may be set too high Reduce its brightness level The AV video signal has not been terminated properly somewhere in the external AV equipment Check the connection and try again Check for incorrect battery orientation Check for dead batteries Check your distance and anglefrom theTV Check whether remote control is properly being pointed at the TV s remote control sensor window Check for any obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor window Check that the remote control sensor window is not under strong fluorescent lighting or in direct sunlight Check for any devices PC or personal digital assistant PDA nearby that transmit infrared signals which may cause interference to signal transmission between the remote control and the T V Turn off the infrared function of these devices If PC is selected as the input signal source use the when Auto function in the Picture menu to let the TV 9 P adjust the picture settings automatically 52 Reference The picture is not sharp the picture contains image movement when using the TV tuner input The picture is doubled or tripled when using th
52. set the type of DVI input according to the device connected a PC or Audio digital Set Top Box in the Setup menu See cable DVI Input on page 43 The DVI input only supports signals higher than 480i and 576i When connected to a High Definition Set Top Box it is recommended that you set the output resolution to 10801 When you connect the TV to a PC you should adjust the resolution in the display properties of the computer to closely match the native resolution of the TV for example 1360 x 768 pixels See Supported PC D Sub DVI input signal resolution on page 50 on other supported resolutions DVI to HDMI adaptor cable Connecting the stereo audio output ThisTV provides a set of RCA type stereo audio output terminals for delivering the audio signal to a sound system or other audio devices Connect the audio input terminals of an amplifier or other audio deviceto the AUDIO OUT L R terminals on the TV using a suitable audio cable cable This output is always available Its level is fixed and cannot be adjusted by the Volume setting of the TV Audio amplifier Connecting audio and video inputs On Screen Display OSD menu OSD structure AVi AV2 DV DV ATV AV4 AV4 S AV3 PC PC Video HDMI AV5 AV5 S mode mode Input signal type Volume Balance e Sound e Steady Sound e Surround Speaker Out Advanced Audio Sett
53. ss for more Adjusts image colour intense colours intensity 4 for less intense colours Press for sharper Sharpness Adjusts image sharpness level image 4 for softer Oto 7 image Cool Biased toward blue for PC input use Normal Colour Press or 4 to Standard video TEMP change selection TV colour ge temperature Warm Biased toward red for movie standard On Screen Display OSD menu 35 Adjusts colour tint Brece tor redder NTSC Tint This option is only tones 4 for greener O to 64 available for NTSC video tones sources Sets up the NTSC video display format to match that of the input NTSC video 5 SIR input from other devices res gt or to NTSC Setup such as a DVD player change selection 7 5IRE C3 This option is only available for NTSC video sources Automatically adjusts frequency phase position Press OK to begin the auto adjustment and V position to placethe function image on the screen Auto Adjusts the display clock frequency Adjusts the display clock phase Press or 4 to make Adjusts the horizontal adjustment position of the image Adjusts the vertical position of the image Frequency Phase Dependent on the resolution of the received signal H Position V Position Setting up Personal Picture mode You can adjust the settings in the Picture
54. t is recommended that you e connect it to a digital video source select an appropriate aspect ratio When viewing traditional analog TV it is recommended that you set the aspect ratio to 4 3 Letter Box or Cinema See Adjusting aspect ratio on page 25 Section 1 Quick Start Guide 9 M emo 10 Section 1 Quick Start Guide VL3 33 VL 4233 LCD TV Section 2 User M anual Welcome Introduction This booklet is divided into two sections the Quick Start Guide and the User M anual For details of the Quick Start Guide see 1 Please read these instructions on page 2 Thisis section 2 the User M anual which describes how to customise the display settings so that you can gain the best viewing experience possible to suit your preferences and viewing environment This section details the features and functions of the TV and the remote control describes how to connect to other devices and provides product specifications and troubleshooting information for your further assistance Getting to know your TV This LCD TV isa state of the art flat widescreen digital display device It has a built in analog TV tuner which can beused to view standard definition analog television TV or cabletelevision or radio frequency RF modulated video through its coaxial TV tuner input socket H owever the high quality of a widescreen LCD TV isn t realized through analog TV The highest possible qual
55. ter the original image has been removed 22 Using the remote control Selecting a picture mode To select a picture mode press Preset yellow 9 on the remote control This enables you to select from the following settings Picture mode Description Suitablefor viewing in brighter environments The colour Dynamic contrast and brightness of theimage 15 increased to suitthe brighter lighting condition Suitablefor viewing in environments with normal lighting Standard condition This most closely represents the broadcast standard quality No alteration to colour contract or brightness has been made Suitablefor viewing movies in darker environments The Cinema colour has been adjusted to more accurately represent natural skin tones Your own customised picture mode See Setting up Personal Picture mode on page 36 Personal Using the PIP Picture In Picture function If the TV is connected to either a TV antenna or Video image source and also to an active Graphic image source at the same time you can display both images on the screen simultaneously by using PIP Picture In Picture mode Cr or DVI must be selected as one of the input sources in PIP mode In PIP mode Teletext will not display Some of the remote control functions will also be unavailable See Input options on page 12 for definitions of Video and Graphic input sources To display images in PIP mode 1 Makesureth
56. tting up Personal EQ mode You can adjust the settings in the Advanced Audio Settings menu and save them as your Personal EQ mode Once set you can press Audio green J3 on the remote control to quickly jump to this mode 1 In the Audio menu press or to select Advanced Audio Settings and then press OK 2 Press or to select EQ Mode and press 4 or to select Personal 3 Press a or to select the Treble M id Treble M iddle etc options and press or to adjust the settings to your satisfaction 4 Press MENU to save and exit 34 On Screen Display OSD menu Picture menu The available menu items dependent on the input source being selected The illustration is for reference only icture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour TEMP NTSC Tint NTSC Setup Provides complete preferred setups adjusted for colour contrast brightness and Dynamic Picture sharpness to suit various Pres or 4 to Standard Mode viewing situations change selection e Cinema You can also press Personal Preset yellow 3 to jump to a picture mode directly Adjusts image white level so Press for brighter Contrast that whites do not wash out whites 4 for darker surrounding colours whites Adjusts image black level so Press for brighter Brightness that detail in the dark areas of blacks 4 for darker Oto 64 an image can be seen blacks Pre
57. ubleshooting There are many external influences and circumstances beyond the control of BenQ which may be causing problems with your Some of the more common and user fixable problems are listed below for your information Please check the following list before calling your nearest BenQ Customer Service Center and attempt the following steps to diagnose and fix the problem yourself EnsuretheTV power is ON asshown by the green Power indicator on thefront of the TV If so check that the remote control is working or not Pressthe Power standby button on it If not Check that the power plug is securely inserted into Tv ROUTO both the AC INLET socket on the TV and the wall outlet and that the wall outlet is switched on if switched Check that power is available from the power outlet by trying another known working appliance e g desk lamp from that same power outlet Try a different input sourceto confirm if the Zen is still present or whether the source is at ault Check for mis connection of cables for that input M ake surethe antenna cable is properly connected Change programs to confirm if the symptom is still There is no picture or present or whether the program station is at fault sound Try a different picture modeto check that picture settings haven t been turned down Adjust the volume control to check that isn t turned down or that the Mute button wasn t pressed M ake surethat the Speaker Out option
58. utton on the remote button control 4 Introduction External AV devices temporary terminal panel AV5 VIDEO AV5 S VIDEO Connect to either the Composite Video AV or S Video output as appropriatefor your AV source device See Connecting the Composite Video input on page 27 and Connecting the S Video input on page 28 C7 Connect your external AV device using either the Composite Video or S Video inputs If both are connected to an AV source at the same time S Video input takes preference over Composite Video input S Video will provide a better quality image AV5 AUDIO L R Connect to the audio output of either the Composite Video or S Video output as appropriate for your AV source device These inputs are common for either Composite Video or S Video audio See Connecting the Composite Video input on page 27 and Connecting the S Video input on page 28 Headset socket This socket is an audio output for connecting an external headset The TV speakers will be muted whenever the headset socket 15 being used Connect to the VGA video D Sub output of a PC See PC D SUB Connecting the PC input on page 29 Connect to the audio output to match that of the VGA PC AUDIO video output on aPC See Connecting the PC input on page 29 ATV Connect to your antenna TV CATV cable system See 4 Connect the antenna cable on page 4 Introduct
59. xt Press this button to turn the Teletext decoder on or off Page store won t start until the Teletext decoder is activated See Using the Teletext function on page 24 14 PIP Press this button to simultaneously view signalsfrom two different sources on screen See Using the PIP Picture In Picture function on page 23 15 lt and OK When the OSD On Screen Display menu displays on screen e Pressa or to select settings e Press or 4 to adjust settings Press OK to execute selections or to enter a submenu you have selected See Navigating the OSD menu on page 32 16 9 CZ Freeze Teletext freeze Pressthis button to freezethe image on the screen Press the button again to resume viewing in real time See Using the freeze function on page 22 e When Teletext displays on screen press this button to freeze Teletext messages Press it again to restore normal update See Using the Teletext function on page 24 17 G Aspect Teletext size e Press this button to adjust the screen image aspect ratio See Adjusting aspect ratio on page 25 e When Teletext displays on screen press this button to enlarge Teletext size Press it again to resume normal size See Using the Teletext function on page 24 Getting to know the remote control 19 18 4 4 Ev Program Pressthesebuttonsto sequentially change programs See Changing programs on page 22 When Teletext displays o
60. y The cardboard carton can be recycled Do not leave plastic bags within reach of young children or babies e Consider storing the packaging if possible for future transport of the TV e Check that you haven t left an accessory inside the packaging before discarding For the primary safety of yourself and others this TV should be handled with care to avoid damage to it or to persons which come into contact with it All LCD screens have a very thin protective layer of glass which is liable to marking or scratching and cracking if struck or pressured The liquid crystal substrate is also liable to damage under excessive force or extreme temperatures Please handle with care Power cable x3 Remote control x1 2 Section 1 Quick Start Guide 3 Select and preparethe installation location In order to prevent potential dangers and prolong the service life of the TV please observe the following points when installing operating and cleaning theTV Do NOT placetheTV on an If recessed into a wall opening you uneven sloping or unstable surface must leave appropriate free space where it may fall and cause damage both top and bottom for to itself or others ventilation Do NOT placetheTV near water Vs a In a position If wall mounting allow appropriate which will allow the splashing or space on top for attaching the TV spraying of water onto the TV like to thewal braka in front
61. you use in this manual and keep it in a safe place for later recall Enabling disabling Child Lock 1 In the TV menu press or to select Child Lock and then press OK Thefollowing menu will display Enter Password prts Enter Password by Using Keys 0 to 9 2 Enter the password using the Program selection numeric buttons default password 0000 When entering you can press to clear a wrong character If you enter the wrong password try again On Screen Display OSD menu 41 3 Press to select Child Lock and then press lt or to select from the following options On Enablesthe Child Lock Once enabled the program will be child locked Disables the Child Lock Press MENU to closethe menu Changing Child Lock password 1 In the TV menu press a to select Child Lock and then press OK 2 Enter the password using the Program selection numeric buttons default password 0000 When entering you can press 4 to clear a wrong character If you enter the wrong password try again 3 Press to select Change Password and then press OK 4 aie a new 4 digit password using the Program selection numeric uttons C7 IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Enter thenew password again using the Program selection numeric buttons 6 Press MENU to closethe
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