BenQ VL3735 Quick Start Manual

BenQ VL3735 Quick Start Manual

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Section 1: Quick Start Guide........................................ 1
1. Please read these instructions......................................................................... 2
2. Package contents............................................................................................. 2
3. Select and prepare the installation location .................................................. 3
4. Connect the antenna cable ............................................................................. 4
5. Connect the power cable ................................................................................ 4
6. Activate the remote control............................................................................ 5
8. View the TV programs ................................................................................... 7
Care and cleaning information .......................................................................... 7
What's next? ........................................................................................................ 7
Section 2: User's Manual .............................................. 9
Getting to know your TV .............................................................10
Introduction........................................................................................................ 10
Input options ...................................................................................................... 10
Analog TV source inputs ....................................................................................................10
Composite (AV) source inputs...........................................................................................10
Component Video source inputs .......................................................................................10
Other Graphic source inputs ..............................................................................................10
Front view ........................................................................................................... 11
Control panel ...................................................................................................... 12
External AV devices (temporary) terminal panel ............................................. 13
Rear view ............................................................................................................. 14
Getting to know the remote control............................................16
Using the remote control .............................................................19
Power on and standby ........................................................................................ 19
Turning on the TV ..............................................................................................................19
Putting the TV to standby...................................................................................................19
Switching inputs ................................................................................................. 19
Adjusting volume................................................................................................ 19
Adjusting volume ................................................................................................................19
Mute setting .........................................................................................................................19
TV sound mode selection ...................................................................................................19
Changing programs ............................................................................................ 19
Selecting a program directly ...............................................................................................19
Changing programs sequentially ........................................................................................20
Returning to the previous viewed program .......................................................................20
Selecting a picture mode .................................................................................... 20
Using the freeze function ................................................................................... 20
Using the sleep timer .......................................................................................... 20
Display information ........................................................................................... 20
Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function .................................................... 21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Quick Start Guide........1 1. Please read these instructions................. 2 2. Package contents..................... 2 3. Select and prepare the installation location ..........3 4. Connect the antenna cable ................4 5. Connect the power cable ................4 6.
  • Page 2 Adjusting backlight ..................... 21 Using the Teletext function................21 Adjusting aspect ratio ..................22 Connecting audio and video inputs ..........23 Connecting the SCART input ................23 Connecting the SCART output................23 Connecting the Composite Video input ............24 Connecting the S-Video input ................24 Connecting the Component Video input ............
  • Page 3: Section 1: Quick Start Guide

    V37C/VL3735 LCD TV Section 1: Quick Start Guide Welcome...
  • Page 4: Please Read These Instructions

    1. Please read these instructions Congratulations on purchasing your BenQ 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.
  • Page 5: 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. Do NOT place the TV on an uneven, If recessed into a wall opening, you sloping or unstable surface where it must leave at least 50–100mm free...
  • Page 6: Connect The Antenna Cable

    WARNING: • This BenQ LCD screen 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 cable from the TV.
  • Page 7: Activate The Remote Control

    6. Activate the remote control Locate the remote control and batteries from the packaging, and unwrap them. 1. Turn the remote control end up to reveal its base, and open the lid of the battery compartment by using a small coin or similarly curved object to rotate the slot 90°...
  • Page 8: Setting Up Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu Language And Tv Channels

    Test the remote control 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 (7. Setting up OSD (On-Screen Display) menu language and TV channels) below.
  • Page 9: View The Tv Programs

    8. View the TV programs • Press P (Program) or P (Program) on the remote control (as highlighted in the illustration) or (Program) (Program) on the TV to view the TV programs available in your area. • 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 .
  • Page 10 <Memo> Section 1: Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 11: Section 2: User's Manual

    V37C/VL3735 LCD TV Section 2: User’s Manual Welcome...
  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Tv

    Getting to know your TV Introduction This booklet is divided into two sections: the Quick Start Guide; and the User’s Manual. For details of the Quick Start Guide, see "1. Please read these instructions" on page This is section 2, the User's Manual which describes how to customise the display settings so that you can gain the best viewing experience possible to suit your preferences and viewing environment.
  • Page 13: Front View

    Front view Name Description Speakers High-fidelity speakers for generating high-quality sounds. • Lights up green when the TV is powered on. Power indicator • Lights up red when the TV is in standby mode. If activated, this sensor detects ambient lighting condition and Ambient light sensor adjusts the brightness of the TV automatically.
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control panel Name Description Displays the OSD menu if not visible, or exits the current menu if MENU button displayed. (Performs the same action as the MENU button on the remote control.) • Adjusts the volume level of the speakers. (Performs the same action as the Volume +/- buttons on the remote control.) (Volume)
  • Page 15: External Av Devices (Temporary) Terminal Panel

    External AV devices (temporary) terminal panel Name Description Connect to either the Composite Video (AV) or S-Video output as appropriate for your AV source device. See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page 24 "Connecting the S-Video input" on page AV3 VIDEO AV3 S-VIDEO Connect your external AV device using either the Composite Video...
  • Page 16: Rear View

    Rear view Name Description Connect to either the Composite Video (AV) or S-Video output as appropriate for your AV source device. See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page 24 "Connecting the S-Video AV4 VIDEO input" on page AV4 S-VIDEO Connect your external AV device using either the Composite Video or S-Video inputs.
  • Page 17 Connect to the audio input of an audio or sub-woofer amplifier. This output is always available, however, its level is fixed and cannot AUDIO OUT be controlled by the Volume. See "Connecting the stereo audio output" on page DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Function not available on this model) Connect to the VGA video (D-Sub) output of a PC.
  • Page 18: 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 inputs"...
  • Page 19 Subpage Press this button to enter the subpage of a Teletext menu. See "Using the Teletext function" on page Teletext Press this button to turn the Teletext decoder on or off. Page store won’t start until the Teletext decoder is activated. See "Using the Teletext function"...
  • Page 20 22. Program selection Press these buttons to select the program you wish to view. See "Selecting a program directly" on page Recall • When viewing TV programs, press this button to toggle between the current and the previous program you were viewing.
  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Power on and standby Turning on the TV After plugging the TV's power cable into a wall outlet and turning on the main power switch, the TV will enter standby mode automatically. The power indicator will light up red. Press (Power/standby) on the TV, or Power/standby on the remote control.
  • Page 22: Changing Programs Sequentially

    select program 28, press the program entry button, and then the program selection buttons on the remote control. The program indicator icon on the top right corner of the screen shows either '-' or '--' to indicate which entry mode is selected. Changing programs sequentially Press P (Program) or P (Program)
  • Page 23: Using The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Function

    Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function If the TV is connected to a TV/CATV, Video and Graphic source simultaneously, pressing on the remote control allows you to display both images on the screen at the same time in PIP (Picture-In-Picture) mode. Full screen PIP mode Full screen...
  • Page 24: Adjusting Aspect Ratio

    Adjusting aspect ratio According to the aspect ratio of the input image, press Aspect/Teletext size on the remote control to select an appropriate aspect ratio for the TV to display it. Press the button to cycle through the display aspect ratios. The table below describes the resultant displayed images in relation to the input image when different aspect ratios are selected.
  • Page 25: Connecting Audio And Video Inputs

    Connecting audio and video inputs Pay attention to the following when making connections: • For safety reasons, before connecting any external devices, please turn the devices off. • Also, before deciding upon a particular connection method, please familiarise yourself with the location and type of each input.
  • Page 26: Connecting The Composite Video Input

    Connecting the Composite Video input Connect the Composite Video output of your output equipment to the AV3 or AV4 VIDEO and AUDIO L/R 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).
  • Page 27: Connecting The Component Video Input

    Connecting the Component Video input 1. Connect the Component Video output of your output equipment to the TV's AV5 or AV6 Y, C and C terminals using a Component Video cable (not provided). A Component Video cable consists of three plugs: Green (Y), Blue (C ), and Red (C ).
  • Page 28: Connecting The Hdmi Input

    Connecting the HDMI input Connect the HDMI output of your output equipment to the HDMI terminal on the TV using an HDMI cable (not provided). To view video image from this input, press Input and select HDMI. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed and all-digital audio/ video interface.
  • Page 29: Connecting The Stereo Audio Output

    Connecting the stereo audio output This TV provides a set of (RCA type) stereo audio output terminals for delivering the audio signal to a sound system or other audio devices. If you use this output, you may wish to mute the built-in speakers.
  • Page 30: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    On-Screen Display (OSD) menu OSD structure Input AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, DVI (via HDMI) HDMI (TV/CATV) Component 1, Component 2 • Volume • Balance • Sound Type Audio • Steady Sound • Speaker Out • Advanced Audio Settings • Picture mode •...
  • Page 31: Navigating The Osd Menu

    Navigating the OSD menu You can use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to adjust the settings on your TV. 1. Press MENU on the remote control, or MENU on the TV to display the OSD menu on-screen. 2. Press on the remote control, or (Volume) (Volume) on the TV to select an item in the menu.
  • Page 32: Audio Menu

    Audio Volume Audio menu Balance The available menu items are dependent on the Sound Type Stereo input source being selected. The illustration is Steady Sound for reference only. Speaker Out Advanced Audio Settings > Back BACK Item Function Operation Range to increase or Volume Adjust volume level.
  • Page 33: Picture Menu

    Picture Picture Mode Standard Contrast Picture menu Brightness Colour The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is Sharpness for reference only. Colour TEMP. Normal NTSC Tint NTSC Setup 7.5 IRE Back BACK Item Function Operation Range...
  • Page 34: Setting Up Personal Picture Mode

    Frequency Adjusts the display clock frequency. -15 to 15 Phase Adjusts the display clock phase. Press or to make Adjusts the horizontal position of H. Position adjustment. the image. -30 to 30 Adjusts the vertical position of the V. Position image.
  • Page 35: Window Menu

    Window Window menu Full Screen Video Input The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is Graphics Input for reference only. PIP Audio Main Back BACK Item Function Operation Range • Full Screen Full screen Display Video and Graphic images •...
  • Page 36: Tv Menu

    Country TV menu Standard Auto Installation > The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is Manual Installation > for reference only. Program Edit > Child Lock > Back BACK Item Function Operation Range •...
  • Page 37: Editing Programs

    2. If the Country menu item is set to Other, you should press to select a TV standard according to your region. 3. Press to highlight Selected PR and then press the program selection buttons on the remote control to input the TV program you want to set up. 4.
  • Page 38: Locking (Preventing A Program From Selection)/Unlocking A Program

    press "02" to select program 2. The program memory location is changed once the new numbers are entered. 4. Press MENU to close the menu. Locking (Preventing a program from Selection)/Unlocking a program 1. In the TV menu, press to select Program Edit and then press OK. 2.
  • Page 39: Changing Password

    Changing password 1. In the TV menu, press to select Child Lock and then press OK. 2. Press to select Change Password and then press OK. 3. Enter a new 4-digit password using the program selection buttons. IMPORTANT: Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password: __ __ __ __.
  • Page 40: Setup Menu

    Setup Language Standard Setup menu Freeze The available menu items are dependent on the Backlight input source being selected. The illustration is Sleep Timer for reference only. Reset All Settings Back BACK Item Function Operation Range • English • Français •...
  • Page 41: Reference

    BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this User's Manual. 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 42 12.Replacement parts - In case the TV needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by BenQ, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
  • Page 43: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Unit: mm Reference...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications Model V37C/VL3735 Weight (Net) 27Kg Dimensions 969.8 (W) x 747.5 (H) x 295 (D) mm LCD panel size 37 inches Aspect ratio 16:9 Native resolution 1920 x 1080 LCD panel brightness 550 cd/m LCD panel contrast ratio (typical) 1200:1 Viewing angle (left/right/up/down) 85º/85º/85º/85º...
  • Page 45: Supported Vga/Dvi Input Signal Timing

    Supported VGA/DVI input signal timing Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Resolution Note Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (MHz) 720 x 400 37.9 35.5 VESA 640 x 480 31.5 25.175 640 x 480 37.9 31.5 640 x 480 37.5 31.5 800 x 600 37.9 800 x 600 48.1...
  • Page 46: 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 assistance. Please check the following list before calling your nearest BenQ Customer Service Center, and...
  • Page 47 • Check for incorrect battery orientation. • Check for dead batteries • Check your distance and angle from the TV. • Check whether remote control is properly being pointed at the TV's remote control sensor window. • Check for any obstacle between the remote control and the Remote control does not remote control sensor window.
  • Page 48 <Memo> Reference...

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