Benq VK3211 User Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1: Quick Start Guide

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 stand ............................................................4

Before you start .............................................................................. 4

Installing the stand ........................................................................ 4

5. Connect the antenna cable ................................................5

6. Connect the power cord ...................................................5

7. Activate the remote control ..............................................6

Remote control usage tips ............................................................. 7

Test the remote control ................................................................. 7

8. Initialize your TV ..............................................................8

Selecting OSD language ................................................................. 8

Performing auto search ................................................................. 9

9. View the TV programs ......................................................10

Changing programs ....................................................................... 10

Adjusting volume .......................................................................... 10

Care and cleaning information .............................................11

What's next? ...........................................................................11

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Section 2: User Manual

Introduction ...........................................................................14

Getting to know your TV ......................................................14

Front view ...................................................................................... 14

Control panel ................................................................................. 15

Rear view ........................................................................................ 16

Connecting audio and video inputs .....................................18

Connecting the Composite Video input ..............................19

Connecting the S-Video input ..............................................20

Connecting the Component Video input ............................21

Connecting the PC D-Sub input ..........................................22

Connecting the PC DVI input ..............................................23

Connecting the HDMI input ................................................ 24

Connecting the stereo audio output ....................................25

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Getting to know the remote control .................................... 26

Using the remote control ...................................................... 29

Power on and standby ..........................................................29

Turning the TV on ......................................................................... 29

Putting the TV to standby ............................................................. 29

Selecting an input source ...................................................... 29

Selecting the TV input directly ..................................................... 29

Switching to other input sources .................................................. 29

Adjusting sound settings ...................................................... 29

Adjusting volume .......................................................................... 29

Mute setting ...................................................................................30

Selecting a Sound Type .................................................................. 30

Selecting a preset Sound Mode ..................................................... 30

Changing programs ..............................................................30

Selecting a program directly .......................................................... 30

Changing programs sequentially ..................................................30

Returning to the previous viewed program ................................. 30

Displaying information ........................................................ 30

Adjusting backlight ............................................................... 30

Using the freeze function ...................................................... 31

Using the sleep timer ............................................................ 31

Selecting a picture mode ....................................................... 31

Adjusting aspect ratio ........................................................... 32

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu .......................................... 33

OSD structure .......................................................................33

Navigating the OSD menu ................................................... 34

Operations in the OSD menu .......................................................34

Picture menu ......................................................................... 35

Adjusting the contrast ...................................................................36

Adjusting the brightness ................................................................ 36

Setting up the User Picture Mode ................................................. 36

Sound menu .......................................................................... 37

Setting up the User Sound Mode .................................................. 37

Program menu ...................................................................... 38

Editing programs ........................................................................... 38

Deleting a program ........................................................................ 39

PC menu ................................................................................ 40

Setup menu ........................................................................... 41

Reference ............................................................................... 42

Disclaimer ............................................................................. 42

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Battery safety notice ..............................................................42

Dimensions ............................................................................43

Specifications .........................................................................45

Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions .........46

Setting up appropriate output resolution on PC ......................... 46

Troubleshooting ....................................................................47

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VK/SK Series Color LCD TV Section 1: Quick Start Guide

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Welcome

1. Please read these instructions

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Congratulations. You have a state-of-the-art flat wide-screen digital LCD TV which should provide you with years of viewing pleasure. Please take a few minutes to read these instructions 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:

LCD TV (x1) Remote control

(SK3731)

Stand (x1)

The type of power cable supplied may differ from that illustrated, dependant upon your region of purchase.

(x1)

(VK3211)

AAA battery (x2) Power cord (x1) Quick Start Guide/

Stand screw (x4)

Warranty information

(For Hong Kong only) (x1)

User Manual (x1)

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.

• If this TV is to be wall-mounted, please note that the maximum tightening torque of the TV’s mounting screw holes is 20kgf-cm.

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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.

If wall mounting, have a qualified and experienced technician mount it safely. Use only a recommended wall bracket (optional accessory) for this TV and ensure that the bracket is securely screw fixed to the wall structure, and not just the wall render, lining or cladding. Do not just glue the bracket to the wall. Ensure the bracket is level horizontally.

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 display, like in front of an open window where rain water may enter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do NOT place the TV on an uneven, sloping or unstable surface (such as a trolley) where it may fall and cause damage to itself or others. Have a qualified technician secure the TV where it is placed in case there is an earthquake.

Do NOT place the TV in an enclosed place without allowing for ventilation.

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.

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Observe all warnings and cautions as labelled on the TV.

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4. Installing the stand

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Before you start

Please pay attention to the following before installing the stand:

• For safety reasons, the installation should be performed by at least two adult persons.

• The TV’s LCD panel is extremely fragile and can become damaged easily. Avoid touching the panel when installing or moving the TV, and be careful not to let any objects come into contact with the panel. It is recommended that you use a soft, clean and lint-free towel to cover the TV 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 appropriately in case there is an earthquake.

Installing the stand

1. Locate the TV, stand and screws

from the packaging, and have a suitable screwdriver ready.

2. Lay a soft, clean, dry and lint-free

Stand (VK3211)

Table

Cloth

Screws

Stand (SK3731)

Align the bottom

side along the

table edge

cloth on a flat, horizontal and object-free table surface, and place the TV with the screen side facing downward on the cloth. Align the bottom side of the TV along the table edge.

3. As illustrated, attach the stand onto the TV. Make the wider side on the

stand face downward when inserting.

(VK3211)

Make the wider

side face

downward

(SK3731)

Make the wider

side face

downward

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4. Secure the stand onto the TV using the screws and a suitable screwdriver (screw tightening torque: 8~10 kgf-cm).

(VK3211)

5. Carefully lift the TV upright and check the installation. Move the TV to the position where it will be placed.

5. Connect the antenna cable

Connect a TV antenna cable flylead from your TV antenna system or Cable TV (CATV) decoder box to the TV input socket on the TV. 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.

ANTENNA/

ANTENNA/TV socket

(SK3731)

Antenna

cable

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6. Connect the power cord

1. Locate the power cord from the packaging, and plug the appropriate end into the AC IN socket on the rear of the TV (as illustrated below).

Power outlet

AC IN socket

Power cord

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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 will light up red.

• The supplied power cord is suitable for use with 100-240V 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 authorized 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. 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 42 for more information.

2. Turn the remote control to reveal its back side, and open the lid of the battery compartment.

3. Insert the supplied batteries 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

• 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

7 meters

30 degrees

between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 7 meters.

• Do not cover the sensor window on the front of the TV (beside 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

Press the (Power/standby) button 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 (See "8. 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 the 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.

(Power/standby) button on the TV. If the TV

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To put the TV to standby mode, press the

(Power/standby)

button on the remote control, or the (Power/standby) button on the TV again, and the TV will return to standby mode (the power indicator will turn red.)

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8. Initialize your TV

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Before you can use your TV to view TV programs, you need to let it search for and tune TV stations 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.

Selecting OSD language

You can skip this step if the OSD menu is already in the language you prefer.

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the OSD menu.

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

Picture Mode Backlight Brightness Contrast Sharpness Colour

Standard

Move

50 80

Return

Exit

2. Press  or  to select (

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

3. Press  or to select

Language

Full Pixel

ECO Mode Sleep Timer Reset

Language, and then press  or  to select your

language.

Main Menu

Language

Full Pixel

ECO Mode Sleep Timer Reset

4. Press

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

MENU several times to close the OSD menu.

Setup), and then press.

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Off

On Off

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Off

On Off

Move

Return

Exit

Move

Return

Exit

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Performing auto search

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the OSD menu.

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

Picture Mode Backlight Brightness Contrast Sharpness Colour

Standard

10 50 80 6 50

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Move

Return

Exit

2. Press  or  to select (

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

3. Press  or  to select

Program), and then press.

Area Auto Search Program Colour System TV System Fin Tune

Middle East

1 PAL BG

866.25 MHz

Move

Return

Exit

Area, and then press  or  to select the area

(country) where this TV is installed.

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

4. Press  or  to select

Area

Auto Search Program Colour System TV System Fin Tune

Auto Search and then press. The TV will start

Middle East

1 PAL BG

866.25 MHz

Move

Return

Exit

searching for available programs and tune and store them for you. This may take several minutes, depending on the available TV programs in your

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local reception area. Please allow the TV to complete this tuning process. If you want to stop this process, press

Main Menu

5. When the tuning process is complete, the screen displays the first tuned program picture. You can now press close the OSD menu 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 33 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 32.

9. View the TV programs

Changing programs

To sequentially change the TV programs available in your area, press the following buttons:

•

P (Program)or P (Program)on the remote control, or

•  or  on the remote control, or

•

CHor CH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. For

example, to select program 8, press , followed by . To select program 28, press , followed by .

To return to the previous viewed program, press

Picture

Sound

Program

Setup

Program

BACK.

Return

77.25 MHz

MENU on the remote control to

(Recall).

Adjusting volume

To alter the volume, press the following buttons:

•

(Volume) + or (Volume) - on the remote control, or

•  or on the remote control, or

•

VOL + or VOL - on the TV.

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Care and cleaning information

• Always turn off and disconnect the TV 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 shades and can't be removed. To avoid such permanent damage to the screen, please take the following preventive measures when using your TV:

(1) Avoid displaying still images (like On-Screen Display menus, TV station

logos, fixed/inactive text or icons) for more than two hours.

(2) Change the aspect ratio from time to time. Fill the entire screen with the

image and eliminate the black bars whenever possible. Avoid displaying images in 4:3 aspect ratio over a long period of time, otherwise there may be visible burn marks on the screen as two vertical lines.

(3) Turn on the

"ECO Mode" on page 41).

(4) This TV is designed for home use only. Do not use it as a commercial

display in public areas.

Please note that the product warranty does not cover any screen damages that result from the failure to take the measures above.

ECO Mode function when displaying PC input image (see

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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 customize 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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