BenQ VK Series User Manual

BenQ VK Series User Manual

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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
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
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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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 2 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 ..........
  • Page 3 Copyright ................42 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 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 <Memo> Table of Contents...
  • Page 5: Section 1: Quick Start Guide

    VK/SK Series Color LCD TV Section 1: Quick Start Guide Welcome...
  • Page 6: Please Read These Instructions

    1. Please read these instructions 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.
  • Page 7: Select And Prepare The Installation Location

    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 This TV has no power switch. and experienced technician When installing the TV, mount it safely.
  • Page 8: Installing The Stand

    4. Installing the stand 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.
  • Page 9: Connect The Antenna Cable

    4. Secure the stand onto the TV using the screws and a suitable screwdriver (screw tightening torque: 8~10 kgf-cm). (VK3211) (SK3731) 5. Carefully lift the TV upright and check the installation. Move the TV to the position where it will be placed. 5.
  • Page 10: Activate The Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 11: Remote Control Usage Tips

    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 7 meters remote control sensor window to function correctly.
  • Page 12: Initialize Your Tv

    8. Initialize your TV 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.
  • Page 13: Performing Auto Search

    Performing auto search 1. Press on the remote control to display the OSD menu. MENU Main Menu Picture Mode Standard Picture Backlight Move Sound Brightness Contrast Return Program Sharpness menu Colour Exit Setup 2. Press to select ), and then press . Program Main Menu Area...
  • Page 14: View The Tv Programs

    local reception area. Please allow the TV to complete this tuning process. If you want to stop this process, press BACK Main Menu Picture Program Sound Return Program 77.25 MHz Setup 5. When the tuning process is complete, the screen displays the first tuned program picture.
  • Page 15: Care And Cleaning Information

    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.
  • Page 16 <Memo> Section 1: Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17: Section 2: User Manual

    VK/SK Series Color LCD TV Section 2: User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 18: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Control panel No. Name Description Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu if not visible, or exits the current menu if displayed. (Performs the same action button MENU as the button on the remote control.) See "Navigating MENU the OSD menu" on page •...
  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear view VK3211 SK3731 No. Name Description For connecting the AC power cord. AC IN Connect to the HDMI digital audio/video or DVI digital HDMI/DVI-2 video output of your digital source device. See "Connecting the HDMI input" on page 24 "Connecting the PC DVI HDMI/DVI-1 input"...
  • Page 21 • VIDEO: Connect to the Composite Video (AV) output as appropriate for your source device. See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page VIDEO 2 • L/R: Connect to the audio output of the Composite Video output as appropriate for your source device. See "Connecting the Composite Video input"...
  • Page 22: Connecting Audio And Video Inputs

    • 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 (VK Series)/ 1080p (SK Series) for Component/HDMI video or 1360×768 @ 60Hz (VK Series)/ 1920×1080 @ 60Hz (SK Series) for PC video.
  • Page 23: Connecting The Composite Video Input

    Connecting the Composite Video input Composite Video (AV) cable Connect the Composite Video output of your source device (like a VCR) to the jacks of the input on the TV using a Composite Video VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 cable (not provided) as illustrated. A Composite Video cable consists of three connectors: Yellow (video), White (left channel audio), and Red (right channel audio).
  • Page 24: Connecting The S-Video Input

    Connecting the S-Video input DVD player S-Video cable Audio cable 1. Connect the S-Video output of your source device (like a DVD player) to the TV’s jack using an S-Video cable (not provided). Pay attention to the S-VIDEO alignment of the plugs on the S-Video cable when inserting so as not to damage any pins.
  • Page 25: Connecting The Component Video Input

    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 (VK Series) or 1080p (SK Series). This display supports the following Component video input resolutions: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
  • Page 26: Connecting The Pc D-Sub Input

    When you connect the display to a PC, you should adjust the resolution in the display properties of the computer to closely match the native resolution of the display. For example, 1360×768 @ 60Hz (VK Series) or 1920×1080 @ 60Hz (SK Series).
  • Page 27: Connecting The Pc Dvi Input

    When connected 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, 1360×768 @ 60Hz (VK Series) or 1920×1080 @ 60Hz (SK Series). "Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions" on page 46...
  • Page 28: Connecting The Hdmi Input

    Connecting the HDMI input Blu-ray disc player HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of your source device (like a Blu-ray disc player) to the jack on the TV using an HDMI cable (not provided). HDMI/DVI-1 HDMI/DVI-2 To view video image from this input, press the button on the remote INPUT control and select...
  • Page 29: Connecting The Stereo Audio Output

    Connecting the stereo audio output Audio amplifier Audio cable This TV provides a set of stereo audio output terminals (RCA type) for delivering the audio signal to a sound system or other audio devices, like a home theater system or audio amplifier. Connect the audio input terminals of the audio device to the jacks AUDIO-OUT L/R...
  • Page 30: Getting To Know The Remote Control

    Getting to know the remote control (Power/standby) Press this button to power the TV on or put it to the standby mode. See "Power on and standby" on page INPUT Press this button to select an input source. See "Switching to other input sources" on page Press this button to switch to the TV input directly and view TV programs.
  • Page 31 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" on page MENU Press this button to display the OSD menu for commands and settings.
  • Page 32 25. (No function) 26. (No function) (Volume) +/- Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume level. "Adjusting volume" on page 28. P (Program) Press these buttons to sequentially change programs. "Changing programs" on page 29. (No function) Mute Press this button to mute the sound output.
  • Page 33: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Power on 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 on the TV, or on the remote (Power/standby) (Power/standby)
  • Page 34: Mute Setting

    Mute setting • Press on the remote control to turn off the audio temporarily. Mute • Press again, or press on the remote control or Mute (Volume) + VOL+ on the TV to restore the sound level. Selecting a Sound Type If you are watching a TV program that supports multi-lingual or multi- channel sound broadcasting, press on the remote control to...
  • Page 35: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the freeze function Press on the remote control to freeze the image on the screen. Freeze Press any button on the remote control or TV 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.
  • Page 36: Adjusting Aspect Ratio

    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 on the remote control to Aspect Ratio cycle through the aspect ratios.
  • Page 37: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD structure Input signal type Video 1 (Video 1S)/ Menu Video 2 YPbPr HDMI 1/HDMI 2 NTSC video PAL video • Picture • Picture Mode Mode • Picture Mode • Picture Mode • Backlight • Backlight •...
  • Page 38: Navigating The Osd Menu

    Navigating the OSD menu You can use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to adjust the TV settings. Operations in the OSD menu 1. To display the OSD menu, press on the TV, or on the MENU MENU remote control. 2. Press on the remote control, or on the TV to select an item in the menu.
  • Page 39: Picture Menu

    Main Menu Picture Mode Standard Picture Picture menu Backlight Move Sound Brightness The available menu items Contrast Return are dependent on the Program input source being Sharpness selected. The illustration menu Exit Colour is for reference only. Setup Item Function Operation Range Provides complete preferred setups...
  • Page 40: Adjusting The Contrast

    Adjusts the auto contrast ACE (Auto enhancement function that • Low Contrast optimizes the image contrast ratio • Medium Press Enhancement) for dark scenes. change selection. • High Adjusts the image noise reduction Noise • Off function that helps to remove Reduction noise in images.
  • Page 41: Sound Menu

    Main Menu Sound Mode Standard Picture Sound menu Balance Move Sound Treble The available menu items Bass Return are dependent on the Program input source being selected. The illustration menu Exit is for reference only. Setup Item Function Operation Range To restore a factory preset •...
  • Page 42: Program Menu

    Main Menu Area Middle East Picture Program menu Auto Search Move Sound Program The available menu items Colour System are dependent on the Return Program input source being TV System selected. The illustration menu Fine Tune 866.25 MHz is for reference only. Exit Setup Item...
  • Page 43: Deleting A Program

    5. If the TV program has no sound, press to highlight , and TV System then press to change to a different TV System: Country or area Colour System Hong Kong Middle East Russia 6. Press to highlight , and then press to optimize the Fine Tune reception of TV signal.
  • Page 44: Pc Menu

    Main Menu Auto Adjust Picture PC menu H Position Move Sound V Position The available menu items Phase are dependent on the Return Program input source being Frequency selected. The illustration menu Exit is for reference only. Setup Item Function Operation Range Automatically adjusts Frequency,...
  • Page 45: Setup Menu

    Main Menu Language English Picture Setup menu Full Pixel Move Sound ECO Mode The available menu items Sleep Timer are dependent on the Return Program input source being Reset selected. The illustration menu Exit is for reference only. Setup Item Function Operation Range...
  • Page 46: Reference

    Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this document. BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 47: Dimensions

    Dimensions VK3211 Unit: mm Reference...
  • Page 48 SK3731 Unit: mm Reference...
  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Model SK3731 VK3211 With stand 9.2 Kg 14 Kg Weight Without stand 8.25 Kg 13.05Kg With stand 794.9×588×210 mm 913.5×649.5×210 mm Dimensions (W × H × D) Without stand 794.9×546.9×99.6 mm 913.5×604.6×107.2 mm LCD panel size (approx. value) 31.5 inches 37 inches Aspect ratio 16:9...
  • Page 50: Supported Pc (D-Sub/Dvi) Input Signal Resolutions

    "Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions" table above. If your PC supports it, select 1360 × 768 @ 60Hz (VK Series) or 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz (SK Series) as the output resolution for the best result. 4. Click OK to save the setting and close the window.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting There are many external influences and circumstances beyond the control of BenQ which may be causing problems with your TV. 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...
  • Page 52 • The PC output resolution is set too high. 1360×768 @ 60Hz display when viewing (VK Series)/1920×1080 @ 60Hz (SK Series) is the highest PC input acceptable PC timing. • If the displayed image appears to be shimmering and...

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