BenQ VB3233, VB3733 Quick Start Manual
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Section 1: Quick Start Guide .................................. 1
1. Please read these instructions ...........................................2
What’s in the Quick Start Guide? .................................................2
What’s in the User Manual? .......................................................... 2
2. Package contents ...............................................................2
3. Select and prepare the installation location .....................3
4. Installing the swivel (VB3233 model only) ......................4
Important safety notes ................................................................... 4
Installing the swivel ....................................................................... 4
5. Connect the antenna cable ................................................5
6. Connect the power cord ...................................................5
7. Adjust the viewing angle ...................................................6
8. Activate the remote control ..............................................6
Remote control usage tips ............................................................. 7
Test the remote control ................................................................ 7
9. Initialize your TV ..............................................................8
10. View the TV programs ....................................................9
Care and cleaning information .............................................9
What's next? ...........................................................................10
Section 2: User Manual ........................................... 11
Introduction ...........................................................................12
Getting to know your TV ......................................................12
Input options ................................................................................. 12
Analog TV source inputs ............................................................... 12
Video source inputs ....................................................................... 13
Graphic source inputs ...................................................................13
Front view ...................................................................................... 13
Control panel (right side view) ..................................................... 14
External AV devices terminal panel (left side view) .................... 15
Rear view ........................................................................................ 16
Getting to know the remote control ..................................... 17
Using the remote control ......................................................20
Power on, off and standby .................................................... 20
Turning the TV on ........................................................................ 20
Putting the TV to standby ............................................................. 20
Selecting an input source ...................................................... 20
Selecting the TV input directly ..................................................... 20
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Switching to other input sources (except the TV input) ............. 20
Adjusting sound settings ...................................................... 21
Adjusting volume .......................................................................... 21
Mute setting ...................................................................................21
Turning on/off the Surround sound effect .................................. 21
Selecting a preset EQ mode ........................................................... 21
Changing programs ..............................................................21
Selecting a program directly .......................................................... 21
Changing programs sequentially ..................................................21
Returning to the previous viewed program or input ................... 21
Jumping to your favorite channels ...............................................22
Using the freeze function ...................................................... 22
Selecting a picture mode ....................................................... 22
Using the sleep timer ............................................................ 22
Adjusting backlight ............................................................... 23
Using the Teletext function .................................................. 23
Displaying information ........................................................23
Adjusting aspect ratio ........................................................... 24
Connecting audio and video inputs ..................................... 25
Connecting the Composite Video input ......................................25
Connecting the S-Video input ...................................................... 26
Connecting the Component Video input .................................... 26
Connecting the PC D-Sub input ................................................... 27
Connecting the DVI input ............................................................27
Connecting the HDMI input ........................................................28
Connecting the stereo audio output ............................................. 28
Connecting the headset audio output .......................................... 29
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu .......................................... 30
OSD structure .......................................................................30
Navigating the OSD menu ................................................... 31
Operations in the OSD menu .......................................................31
Audio menu .......................................................................... 32
Setting up the Personal EQ Mode ................................................. 33
Picture menu ......................................................................... 34
Using the Picture Modes ............................................................... 35
Adjusting the contrast ...................................................................36
Adjusting the brightness ................................................................ 36
Setting up the Personal Picture Mode .......................................... 36
Senseye menu ........................................................................ 37
TV menu ................................................................................ 38
Performing manual installation .................................................... 38
Editing programs ........................................................................... 39
Setting up favorite channels .......................................................... 41
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Child Lock ...................................................................................... 42
Setup menu ............................................................................ 43
Reference ................................................................................44
Disclaimer ..............................................................................44
Copyright ...............................................................................44
Battery safety notice ..............................................................44
Dimensions ............................................................................45
Specifications .........................................................................47
Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions .........48
Supported Component Video input signal resolutions ...... 48
Supported HDMI input signal resolutions ..........................49
Setting up appropriate output resolution on PC ......................... 49
Troubleshooting ....................................................................50
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VB Series LCD TV
Section 1: Quick Start Guide
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1. Please read these instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the BenQ VB series LCD TV. 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 using the TV.
What’s in the Quick Start Guide?
Section 1 contains the Quick Start Guide which provides you with enough
information to get familiar with and setup the TV. This is section 1.
What’s in the User Manual?
Section 2 contains the User Manual which details the features and functions
of the TV, and provides product specifications and troubleshooting
information for your further assistance. The User Manual also describes how
to customize 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:
• The separate swivel and plastic rings are only available with the VB3233 model.
The VB3733 model has a factory pre-assembled swivel.
• The type of power cable supplied may differ from that illustrated, dependant
upon your region of purchase.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately. Please keep the documentation in a safe place for later reference.
Dispose of packaging wisely:
• The cardboard carton (box) can be recycled.
• Do not leave plastic bags within reach of young children or babies.
• Consider storing the packaging (if possible) for future transport of the TV.
• Check that you haven't left any 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 Liquid Crystal Display (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.
LCD TV (x1) Power cord (x1) Composite Video
(AV) cable (x1)
Swivel* (x1) Plastic ring*
(x2)
Quick Start Guide/
User Manual (x1)
Warranty
information (x1)
Remote control
(x1)
AAA battery (x2)
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3. Select and prepare the 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
the TV.
Do NOT place the TV on an
uneven, sloping or unstable
surface where it may fall and cause
damage to itself or others. Have a
qualified technician secure the TV
in case there is an earthquake.
Do NOT place the TV in an
enclosed place without allowing
for ventilation.
Observe all warnings and cautions
as labelled on the TV.
Do NOT place the TV near water,
like a spa or pool, or in a position
which will allow the splashing or
spraying of water onto the TV, like
in front of an open window where
rain water may enter.
Do NOT cover or block the vents
and openings while the TV is
switched on, as the heat may
accumulate inside the TV and
result in danger.
Do NOT place the TV near or
above sources of heat, such as
radiators, heaters, fuel stoves and
other heat-generating items
(including audio amplifiers).
Otherwise heat may cause
damages to the outer casing as well
as the components inside.
Do NOT place the TV in direct
sun or where direct sun or spot
lighting will shine onto the TV, as
the heat may damage the TV and
the bright light will make viewing
the TV more difficult than
necessary.
If wall mounting, allow
appropriate space on top for
attaching the TV to the wall
bracket.
If recessed into a wall opening, you
must leave appropriate free space
both top and bottom for
mounting and removing the TV.
If wall mounting, disconnect all
cables and have a suitable qualified
and experienced technician mount
it safely. Use only a recommended
TV wall bracket for this model TV
and ensure that the mounting
brackets (optional accessory) are
securely screw fixed to the wall
structure, and not just the wall
render, lining or cladding. Ensure
the brackets are level horizontally.
Do not glue the brackets to the
wall.
This TV has no power switch.
When installing the TV,
incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed
wiring, or connect the power cord
to socket-outlet which must be
provided near the TV and easily
accessible. If a fault should occur
during operation of the unit,
operate the disconnect device to
switch the power supply off, or
disconnect the power cord.
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4. Installing the swivel (VB3233 model only)
Important safety notes
Please pay attention to the following before installing:
• For safety reasons, it is recommended that the installation be carried out by
at least two adult persons.
• The LCD panel of the TV is extremely fragile and subject to damages easily.
Avoid touching the LCD panel when installing or moving the TV, and take
precautions not to let any objects come into contact with the LCD panel. It is
recommended that you use a soft, clean and lint-free towel to protect the TV
and LCD screen when installing.
• Pay attention to the stability of the location where the TV will be placed.
Otherwise the TV may topple over and result in damages and personal
injuries. Have a qualified technician secure the TV in case there is an
earthquake.
Installing the swivel
1. With the wider side of the swivel
facing forward, install the plastic
rings on the swivel shaft.
2. Refer to the illustration for the
correct position of the plastic rings
on the shaft.
Make sure that the
direction of the V-shaped part of
the plastic rings is correct.
3. Lift the TV up and insert the swivel
shaft into the swivel shaft hole on
the bottom of the TV at an angle of
30 degrees. When inserting, make
sure that the stoppers on the TV
are properly aligned and inserted
into the positioning holes on the
swivel base.
Plastic rings
Shaft
Wider
side
Plastic
rings
Shaft
Pay attention to
the V-shaped
part of the
plastic rings
30
o
Stoppers
Positioning
holes
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5. Connect the antenna cable
Connect a TV antenna cable fly-lead from your TV antenna system or Cable
TV (CATV) decoder box to the
TV RF input socket on the TV (as shown in
the illustration below). Make sure that the cable connection is firmly in place.
• A poor quality TV signal will produce a poor 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 or CATV decoder. 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.
6. Connect the power cord
1. Locate the power cord from the packaging, and plug the appropriate end
into the
AC-INLET socket on the rear of the TV (as illustrated below).
2. Plug the other end into an appropriate wall power outlet, and turn on the
switch (if the power outlet is switched). The TV will enter standby mode
and the power indicator (on the front lower right) will light up red.
4. After the shaft is completely
inserted, turn the TV so it faces
forward.
Antenna cable
TV RF input socket
AC-INLET
socket
Power
outlet
Power cord
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• The supplied power cord is suitable for use with 110-240V AC power only.
• The type of power cord plug and socket illustrated may differ from the type used
in your region.
• Only use an appropriate power cord for your region. Never use a power cord
which appears damaged or frayed, or change the plug type on the power cord.
• Be aware of the total loading when using extension cords or multiple outlet
power boards.
• This TV has no power switch. When installing the TV, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to
socket-outlet which must be provided near the TV and easily accessible. If a
fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to
switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power cord.
• WARNING: 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 damaged, turn off the power and unplug the power cord 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 cord before moving the TV.
7. Adjust the viewing angle
8. Activate the remote control
1. Locate the remote control and batteries from the packaging, and unwrap
them.
Be cautious when handling batteries. See "Battery safety notice" on page 44 for
more information.
This TV is equipped with a adjustable swivel base. If
necessary, turn the TV screen to an appropriate angle
(maximum 30 degrees left and right) for more
comfortable viewing.
2. Turn the remote control to reveal its back side, and
open the lid of the battery compartment.
3. Insert the batteries (supplied) ensuring that the
positive and negative marked battery terminals
match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery
compartment.
These batteries are provided for your convenience so
that you can operate the TV straight away. You should
replace them as soon as possible.
4. Refit the lid of the battery compartment as shown.
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Remote control usage tips
• Do not cover the sensor window on the front of the TV (below the power
indicator lamp), or place objects in front of it which will block the direct lineof-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 remote control from
a location closer to the remote control sensor window on the TV.
Test the remote control
• Point and aim the top front of the
remote control directly at the TV
when pressing the buttons.
• The remote control must be held at
an angle within 30 degrees of the TV's
remote control sensor window to
function correctly. The distance
between the remote control and the
sensors should not exceed 6 meters.
30 degrees
6 meters
Press (Power/standby) on the remote control (as
highlighted in the illustration). The TV should turn on, and
the power indicator change to green. If so, progress to the next
step ("9. Initialize your TV" on page 8).
If the TV does not turn on, first check that the power is
available (the power indicator will be lit red). If so, try pressing
(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.
To put the TV to standby mode, press
(Power/standby) on
the remote control, or
(Power/standby) on the right side of
the TV again, and the TV will return to standby mode (the
power indicator will turn red.)
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9. Initialize your TV
When first turned on (and until tuned), the First Turn On menu will display:
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 select your language for the on-screen display
(OSD) menu for convenience of operation.
1. Press or on the remote control to select
Language, and then press +
or - to select your language.
2. 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 + or - to
select your country. If
Others is selected as the Country, you will also need
to select the TV broadcast standard suitable for your region (see page 38).
3. Press or to select
Auto Installation and then press OK. The following
menu will display:
4. Press or to select
Start and then press OK. The TV 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 TV to complete this tuning process. If you
want to stop this auto installation process, press
OK.
5. When the tuning process is complete, the
Program Edit menu will display.
You can now edit the stored programs if you want (see "Editing programs"
on page 39), or press
MENU on the remote control to close it and start
viewing TV programs.
• You can alter the settings in the future using the OSD menu. See "OSD (On-
Screen Display) menu" on page 30 for more information.
• This LCD TV is a high resolution display device. To achieve the best possible
display results, it is recommended that you connect it to a digital video source,
and select an appropriate aspect ratio. See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 24.
Language English
Country Middle East
Standard BG
Auto Installation >
First Turn On
Country Middle East
Standard BG
Start
Auto Installation
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10. View the TV programs
Care and cleaning information
• Always turn off the TV and disconnect it from the mains power before
cleaning.
• Do NOT use cream, liquid, aerosol or spray cleaners. Use only a slightly
damp well wrung-out (drip-free) and lint-free, clean soft cloth and lightly
wipe the TV.
• If 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 a fixed point of color. Please
note that this does not affect the performance of your product as it is usually
not visible at normal viewing distances.
• If the TV is not going to be used for an extended period of time (like when
you are 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).
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens, like plasma (PDP) and conventional
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) screens, are also susceptible to 'screen burn-in' or
'image retention' which can be found on the screen as visible fixed lines and
To sequentially change the TV programs available in your area,
press the following buttons:
•
P (Program) or P (Program) on the remote control
(as highlighted in the illustration), or
• or on the remote control, or
• or on the TV.
You can also change to 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 .
• To 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 then , .
• To return to the previous viewed program or input, press
(Recall) (also highlighted in the illustration).
To alter the volume, press the following buttons:
•
(Volume) + or (Volume) - on the remote
control (as highlighted in the illustration), or
• + or - on the remote control, or
• or on the TV.
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shades and can't be removed. To avoid such permanent damage to the screen,
it is advisable to take the following preventive actions:
• Avoid displaying still (inactive) image s for more than two hours.
• Change the screen image aspect ratio from time to time.
• If it is necessary to display still images for a long time, lower the contrast
and brightness.
• Turn on the
ECO function when displaying PC input image (see "ECO" on
page 43).
What's next?
You have reached 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 and how to care for and maintain it.
Should you wish to maximize your viewing experience pleasure, Section 2 of
this booklet contains the User Manual which describes how to customise the
TV settings to suit your preferences and viewing environment. It details the
features and functions of the TV and provides product specifications and
troubleshooting information for your further assistance.
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VB Series LCD TV
Section 2: User Manual
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Introduction
This booklet is divided into two sections: the Quick Start Guide; and the User
Manual. For details of the Quick Start Guide, see "1. Please read these
instructions" on page 2.
This is section 2, the User Manual which describes how to customize the TV
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 is a state-of-the-art flat widescreen digital display device. It has a
built-in analog TV tuner which can be used to view standard definition analog
television (TV or ATV), cable television (CATV), or radio frequency (RF)
modulated video through its coaxial TV tuner input socket.
However, the high display quality of a widescreen LCD TV isn’t realized
through analog TV. The highest possible quality display is only possible from
high definition digital video sources like High Definition TV (HDTV) and
High Definition DVD (HD-DVD).
Input options
This TV supports the simultaneous connection of several different types of
TV, Video and Graphic sources, and permits you to select available sources
you wish to view at any time. You can press
INPUT 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 (see also "External AV devices terminal panel (left side view)" on page
15 and "Rear view" on page 16):
• Analog TV source input includes: 1 × Coaxial analog TV antenna.
• Video source inputs include:
1 × S-Video, 1 × Composite Video (AV) and 1 ×
Component Video.
• Graphic source inputs include: 1 × HDMI/DVI and 1 × PC D-Sub.
You should connect whichever TV, Video or Graphic sources you wish to view
on the TV. You need not connect more than one if that one is all you wish to
view.
The simultaneous display of multiple pictures from different signal sources on
the screen (for example, the picture-in-picture function) is not supported.
Analog TV source inputs
You can connect an aerial VHF or UHF TV antenna (if available) to the TV
RF input socket 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
RF input socket using an appropriate TV coaxial cable, and select the
ATV
input
to view cable TV.
See "5. Connect the antenna cable" on page 5.
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Video source inputs
You can connect an external analog video device (like a VCR or TV game
console) to the TV’s Composite Video (AV) or S-Video input, and select the
AV2 (for Composite Video input) or AV2-S (for S-Video input) as the input
source respectively to view analog video. See "Connecting the Composite
Video input" on page 25 and "Connecting the S-Video input" on page 26.
If the video source device supports it, you could alternatively connect it using
the Component Video inputs and select
AV1 as the input source for the best
possible analog video picture. See "Connecting the Component Video input"
on page 26.
Of the analog video signal types mentioned above, Component Video offers the
best quality.
Graphic source inputs
You can connect the D-Sub output of a PC to the TV’s PC D-Sub input. For
better picture quality, you can alternatively connect the DVI output (if
available) of the PC to the TV’s HDMI/DVI input using a DVI to HDMI
adaptor cable. If your device supports HDMI output, you can also use the
HDMI input on the TV for connection.
Select the
PC, DVI or HDMI input respectively to view the display. See
"Connecting the PC D-Sub input" on page 27, "Connecting the DVI input" on
page 27 and "Connecting the HDMI input" on page 28.
In order to fully utilize the high-definition capability of this TV, you should adjust
the output resolution of the source device (for example, DVD player or PC) to
closely match the native resolution of the TV. For example, 720p for Component/
HDMI video or 1360 x 768 pixels for PC video. For information on how to adjust
output resolution, please refer to the documentations of the device.
Front view
No. Name Description
1 Power indicator
• Lights up green when the TV is powered on.
• Lights up red when the TV is in standby mode.
2
Remote control
sensor window
Receives command signals from the remote control. Do
not obstruct the sensor by placing any objects in front of
it, which will hinder the reception of signals.
3 Speakers Left and right speakers for reproducing stereo audio.
1
2
3
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Control panel (right side view)
No. Name Description
1
(Power/
standby) button
Toggles the TV between standby mode and on. (Performs the
same action as the
Power/standby button on the remote
control.) See "Power on, off and standby" on page 20.
2 MENU button
Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu if not visible,
or exits the current menu if displayed. (Performs the same
action as the
MENU button on the remote control.) See
"Navigating the OSD menu" on page 31.
3
(Volume) /
button
• Adjusts the volume level of the built-in speakers. (Performs
the same action as the
(Volume) +/- buttons on the
remote control.) See "Adjusting volume" on page 21.
• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight left or right
or changes settings. See "Navigating the OSD menu" on
page 31.
4
(Program)
/button
• Sequentially selects the previous or next tuned TV program.
(Performs the same action as the
P / buttons on
the remote control.) See "Changing programs" on page 21.
• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight up or down
or changes settings. See "Navigating the OSD menu" on
page 31.
5 INPUT button
• Cycles through possible input signal sources. (Performs the
same action as the
INPUT button on the remote
control.) See "Selecting an input source" on page 20.
• In the OSD menu, selects the highlighted menu item or
enters a submenu (if available). See "Navigating the OSD
menu" on page 31.
1
2
3
4
5
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External AV devices terminal panel (left side view)
No. Name Description
1
AV2 (Composite
Video (AV) or SVideo)
•
VIDEO: Connect to the Composite Video (AV) output as
appropriate for your AV source device. See "Connecting
the Composite Video input" on page 25.
•
S-VIDEO: Connect to the S-Video output as appropriate
for your AV source device. See "Connecting the S-Video
input" on page 26.
•
AUDIO L/R: Connect to the audio output of either the
Composite Video or S-Video output as appropriate for
your AV source device. See "Connecting the Composite
Video input" on page 25 and "Connecting the S-Video
input" on page 26.
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.
2 Headset socket
An audio output for connecting an external headset. The
TV’s speakers will be muted whenever the headset socket is
being used. See "Connecting the headset audio output" on
page 29.
3
PC D-SUB
Connect to the video (D-Sub) output of a PC. See
"Connecting the PC D-Sub input" on page 27.
PC AUDIO IN
Connect to the audio output to match that of the video
output on a PC. See "Connecting the PC D-Sub input" on
page 27.
4TV RF
Connect to your antenna TV/CATV cable system. See "5.
Connect the antenna cable" on page 5.
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2
3
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Rear view
No. Name Description
1 HDMI/DVI
Connect to the HDMI digital audio/video or DVI digital
video output of your digital source device. See
"Connecting the HDMI input" on page 28 and
"Connecting the DVI input" on page 27.
2
AV1 Y C
B/PB CR/PR
Connect to the Component Video (Y CB/PB CR/PR)
output of an appropriate video source device. See
"Connecting the Component Video input" on page 26.
AV1 L/R
Connect to the audio output of an appropriate video
source device to match that of the Component Video
input. See "Connecting the Component Video input" on
page 26.
3
AUDIO OUTPUT L/
R
Connect to the audio input of an audio amplifier or
sub-woofer. 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 28.
4
DVI-AUDIO INPUT
L/R
Connect to the DVI audio output of your digital source
device. See "Connecting the DVI input" on page 27.
5AC-INLET
For connecting the AC power cable. See "6. Connect the
power cord" on page 5.
VB3233
2
3
4
5
1
VB3733
2
3
4
5
1
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Getting to know the remote control
1. Power/standby
Press this button to power the TV on or put it to the
standby mode. See "Power on, off and standby" on
page 20.
2. INPUT
Press this button to select an input source (except TV
input). See "Switching to other input sources (except
the TV input)" on page 20.
3. TV
Press this button to switch to the TV input directly
and view TV programs. See "Selecting the TV input
directly" on page 20.
4. Index
Press this button to go to the Teletext index page. See
"Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
5. / Freeze/Teletext freeze
• Press this button to freeze the image on the screen.
Press the button again to resume viewing in real
time. See "Using the freeze function" on page 22.
• 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 23.
6. / Aspect/Teletext size
• Press this button to adjust the screen image aspect
ratio. See "Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
• 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 23.
7. Subpage
Press this button to enter the subpage of a Teletext
menu. See "Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
8. Reveal
Press this button to display any concealed Teletext
information (such as answer to a quiz). See "Using
the Teletext function" on page 23.
9. Mode
Press this button to cycle the Teletext display mode
between Teletext only or with Teletext superimposed
on the display. See "Using the Teletext function" on
page 23.
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10. Backlight
Press this button to adjust your desired screen
backlight level. See "Adjusting backlight" on page 23.
11. Favorite
Press this button to jump to one of the favorite
channels you have stored. See "Jumping to your
favorite channels" on page 22.
12. EQ Mode
Press this button to select from preset EQ modes. See
"Selecting a preset EQ mode" on page 21.
13. Program selection
Press these buttons to select the program you wish to
view. See "Selecting a program directly" on page 21.
14. Recall
• When viewing TV programs, press this button to
toggle between the current and the previous
program you were viewing. See "Returning to the
previous viewed program or input" on page 21.
• When viewing different input sources, press this
button to toggle between the current and previous
viewed input sources. See "Returning to the
previous viewed program or input" on page 21.
15. GUIDE
(Function not available)
16. TEXT
Press this button to turn the Teletext decoder on or
off. See "Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
17. INFO
Press this button to display the input source
information. See "Displaying information" on page
23.
18. // + / - and OK
• Press or to change TV programs sequentially.
• Press + or - to adjust volume.
When the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu displays
on-screen:
• Press or to select settings.
• Press + or - to adjust settings.
• Press
OK to execute selections, or to enter a
submenu you have selected.
See "Navigating the OSD menu" on page 31.
19. 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 31.
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20. BACK
In the OSD menu, press this button to return to the
previous menu page. See "Navigating the OSD
menu" on page 31.
21. Sleep/red
• Press this button to set the automatic shut-off timer.
See "Using the sleep timer" on page 22.
• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this button
to select the corresponding color Teletext page. See
"Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
22. senseye/green
• Press this button to display the senseye menu. See
"Senseye menu" on page 37.
• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this button
to select the corresponding color Teletext page. See
"Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
23. Preset/yellow
• Press this button to select a preset picture mode. See
"Selecting a picture mode" on page 22.
• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this button
to select the corresponding color Teletext page. See
"Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
24. PIP/blue
When Teletext displays on-screen, press this button
to select the corresponding color Teletext page. See
"Using the Teletext function" on page 23.
25. Surround
Press this button to turn on or off the surround
sound effect. See "Turning on/off the Surround
sound effect" on page 21.
26. (Volume) +/-
Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume level.
See "Adjusting volume" on page 21.
27. P (Program) /
• Press these buttons to sequentially change programs.
See "Changing programs" on page 21.
• When Teletext displays on-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 23.
28. Mute
Press this button to mute the sound output. Press it
again to restore the sound output. See "Mute setting"
on page 21.
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Power on, off and standby
Turning the TV on
After plugging the TV's power cord into a wall outlet, the TV will enter
standby mode automatically, and the power indicator will light up red.
Press
(Power/standby) on the TV, or (Power/standby) on the remote
control. The TV will turn on and the power indicator will change to green.
You can also turn the TV on and view TV input by pressing P (Program) , P
(Program)
or any Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control.
Putting the TV to standby
Press (Power/standby) on the TV, or (Power/standby) on the remote
control again, and the TV will return to the standby mode. The power
indicator will turn red.
The TV consumes about 1.5W of power in standby mode.
Selecting an input source
Selecting the TV input directly
Press TV on the remote control to change to TV input directly and view
TV programs.
Switching to other input sources (except the TV input)
1. Turn on the TV. Turn on the connected device and play the video.
2. Press
INPUT on the TV, or INPUT on the remote control to display the
current selected input. Press the button repeatedly until your desired input
is displayed. The sequence is as follows:
• These options will only appear when corresponding signals are connected to
the TV.
• If both Composite Video (AV) and S-Video signals are connected to the AV2
input at the same time, only the 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 the HDMI input signal must be HDCP-compliant to be displayed
properly. When switching to the HDMI inputs, the TV needs approximately 3
seconds to detect the HDCP information from the signal source and no image
will be displayed during this period. This is not a malfunction.
• When displaying PC video, remember to switch the PC video output setting
from monitor display to external device. For more information, refer to the
documentations of your PC.
AV1
AV2 ( or AV 2-S )
HDMI (or DVI)
PC
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Adjusting sound settings
Adjusting volume
You can adjust audio volume by pressing the following buttons:
•
(Volume) + or (Volume) - on the remote control, or
•
+ or - on the remote control, or
• or on the TV.
The volume indicator increases or decreases in length as volume rises or falls.
Mute setting
• Press (Mute) on the remote control to turn off the audio temporarily.
• Press
(Mute) again, or press (Volume) + on the remote control or
on the TV to restore the sound level.
Turning on/off the Surround sound effect
You can press Surround on the remote control to turn on or off the TV’s
SRS TruSurround XT sound effect. The SRS TruSurround XT sound
technology makes it possible for the TV to deliver true-to-life sounds by
simulating multi-channel audio output. It also helps to enhance the clarity of
verbal conversations.
Selecting a preset EQ mode
Press EQ Mode 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 the
Personal EQ Mode" on page 33.
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 .
• To select a double-digit program number, press
(Program entry),
followed by the corresponding program selection buttons. For example, to
select program 28, press
(Program entry), and then , .
Changing programs sequentially
You can sequentially change TV programs by pressing the following buttons:
•
P or P on the remote control, or
• or on the remote control, or
• or on the TV.
Returning to the previous viewed program or input
• When viewing TV input, you can press Recall on 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
enter the precise program number.
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• If you have just switched from a different input source to the current one,
you can also press
Recall on the remote control to toggle between the
current and previous viewed input sources.
Jumping to your favorite channels
Press Favorite on the remote control to jump to your preset favorite
channel 1. Press the button again to jump to the next favorite channel, and so
on. You may select from up to 5 channels to set as your favorites.
For more information about how to set up favorite channels, please refer to
"Setting up favorite channels" on page 41.
Using the freeze function
Press / Freeze/Teletext freeze on the remote control to freeze the
image on the screen. Press it again to restore normal viewing.
This function does not control the input source which will continue normally, but
not be displayed while 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 after the original image has been
removed.
Selecting a picture mode
To select a picture mode, press Preset/yellow on the remote control. This
enables you to select from the following settings:
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer is useful if you want the TV to automatically to go into
standby mode after a set period of time.
1. Press
Sleep/red on the remote control to activate the sleep timer.
2. Press the button again to set the time interval.
For example, if you set the sleep timer to 30 minutes, the TV will enter
standby mode after 30 minutes of time. You can check the remaining time
Picture mode Description
Dynamic
Suitable for viewing in brighter environments. The colour,
contrast, and brightness of the image is increased to suit the
brighter lighting condition.
Standard
Suitable for viewing in environments with normal lighting
condition. This most closely represents the broadcast
standard quality. No alteration to colour, contract or
brightness has been made.
Cinema
Suitable for viewing movies in darker environments. The
colour has been adjusted to more accurately represent
natural skin tones.
Game
Suitable for playing video games.
Personal
Your own customised picture mode. See "Setting up the
Personal Picture Mode" on page 36.
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before expiration in the Sleep Timer item in the Setup menu (See "Sleep
Timer" on page 43). 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 the TV will remain on. At the expiration of this time, the TV will be
turned off automatically. To turn off this function, set the time to
Off.
Adjusting backlight
To adjust the intensity of your TV's backlight system, press Backlight on
the remote control, and then press
+ or - to select a suitable level.
When viewing the TV in dimly lit rooms it is recommended to reduce the
backlight 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.
Using the Teletext function
Press TEXT on the remote control to display Teletext, and again to turn it
off.
Teletext is only available when ATV 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.
When Teletext displays on-screen, you can:
• Press
Mode to cycle between Teletext only and superimposed on the
video image.
• Press
/ Aspect/Teletext size to enlarge Teletext size. Press it again to
resume normal size.
• Press /
Freeze/Teletext freeze to freeze Teletext messages. Press it
again to restore normal update.
• Press
Index to go to the Teletext index page.
• Press
Reveal to display any concealed Teletext information if available
(for example, the answer to a quiz).
• Press
Subpage to view the subpages when provided.
• Press
Sleep/red, senseye/green, Preset/yellow or PIP/blue to
jump to the corresponding coloured pages as displayed across the bottom of
the Teletext screen.
• Press or to go to the previous or next Teletext page, or to move
between subpages when selected.
Displaying information
Press INFO on the remote control to display the input signal information.
The information displayed varies according to the input source being selected.
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Adjusting aspect ratio
The TV can resize and reshape an image to suit your requirements. The visual
result depends upon the setting your have chosen, and the original aspect
ratio of the input image. Press /
Aspect/Teletext size on the remote
control to cycle through the aspect ratios. The table below shows the resultant
images in relation to the input image when different aspects are selected:
• You can choose an aspect ratio independently for each input source.
• Available aspect ratio options are dependent on the type of input signal being
selected. When viewing PC input (via D-Sub or DVI), only “16:9“ and “4:3“ are
available for selection.
• If the input video signal is in letter box format, select “Letter Box” to obtain a
wider viewable area.
• In order to avoid possible “image retention“ or “screen burn-in“ on the LCD
screen of your TV, it is recommended that you change the aspect ratio from
time to time, and prevent the TV from displaying a static image for a prolonged
period of time.
Aspect
ratio
Description and usage
Aspect ratio of input video
image
4:3
16:9
4:3
Resizes the image to 4:3 aspect
proportions. Recommended for use
when viewing video sources which are
already in 4:3 aspect such as analog TV
and PC video input.
(Not
recommended)
16:9
Stretches a 4:3 image to 16:9 aspect
proportions. Recommended for use
when viewing video sources which are
already in 16:9 aspect such as digital
TV and most widescreen DVDs.
Cinema
Stretches a 4:3 image to the width of a
16:9 aspect image proportions.
recommended for use in filling the
screen with a 4:3 aspect image.
(Not
recommended)
Letter
Box
Resizes 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 socalled letterbox format (black strips
along the top and bottom).
(Not
recommended)
16:9 Adj.
(Adjust)
Stretches a 4:3 image to 16:9 aspect
proportions and enlarges the resultant
image on the screen. You can press
or 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.
(Not
recommended)
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Connecting audio and video inputs
Pay attention to the following when making connections:
• Before connecting any devices, please turn all equipment off.
• Familiarize yourself with the connectors and sockets on the equipment you want
to connect and the TV. Be aware that if incorrect connections are made, picture
quality may be adversely affected.
• 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.
• Once connected, please ensure that all plugs are fully inserted and firmly
seated.
Connecting the Composite Video input
Connect the Composite Video output of your
output equipment (like a VCR) to the
AV2
VIDEO
and AUDIO L (white)/R (red)
terminals on the TV using the Composite
Video cable as illustrated.
A Composite Video cable consists of three
connectors: yellow (video), white (left channel
audio) and red (right channel audio). Ensure
that the colors of the plugs and terminals
match when making connection.
To view video image from this input, press
INPUT and select AV2.
Composite Video provides the least optimal
image quality. Both S-Video and
Component Video provide better quality
video signals.
AV2 supports both Composite Video and SVideo signal inputs. If you use S-Video, you
cannot use Composite Video for that input.
VCR
Composite
Video (AV) cable
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Connecting the S-Video input
Connecting the Component Video input
1. Connect the S-Video output of your
output equipment (like a DVD player) to
the TV's
AV2 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 S-Video audio output of the
output equipment to the TV’s
AV2 AUDIO
L
(white)/R (red) input terminals using a
suitable RCA type audio cable.
To view video image from this input, press
INPUT and select AV2 -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.
1. Connect the Component Video output of
your output equipment (like a TV game
console) to the TV's
AV1 Y, CB/PB and
CR/PR terminals using a Component
Video cable (not provided). A Component
Video cable consists of three plugs: green
(Y), blue (C
B/PB) and red (CR/PR).
2. Connect the Component Video audio
output of your output equipment to the
TV’s
AV1 L (white)/R (red) input
terminals on the TV using a suitable RCA
type audio cable.
To view video image from this input, press
INPUT and select AV1 .
Of the analog video signal types,
Component Video offers the best quality.
Ensure that the colors of the plugs and
terminals match when making connection.
For best display results, set the output
resolution of the Component Video source
device to 720p.
See "Supported Component Video input
signal resolutions" on page 48 for
supported resolutions.
Audio cable
S-Video
cable
DVD
player
TV game
console
Component
Video cable
Audio
cable
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