Table of Contents 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.
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Connecting the HDMI input ............ 25 Connecting the stereo audio output ........26 Connecting the headset audio output ........26 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ....... 27 OSD structure ............27 Navigating the OSD menu ........28 Operations in the OSD menu ............28 SOUND menu ............
1. Please read these instructions Congratulations. You have a state-of-the-art flat widescreen digital LCD TV which should provide you with years of viewing pleasure. Please take a few minutes to read these quick start instructions through before installing and using the TV. What's in the Quick Start Guide? Section 1 contains the Quick Start Guide which provides you with enough information to setup the TV.
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 display on an Do NOT cover or block the vents and uneven, sloping or unstable surface openings while the display is switched...
4. Installing the Base 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 display is extremely fragile and subject to damages ...
5. Adjust the viewing angle This display is equipped with a adjustable base. If necessary, turn the display screen to an appropriate angle (maximum 15 degrees up and down) for more comfortable viewing. 6. Connect the antenna cable Connect a TV antenna cable fly-lead from your TV antenna system or Cable TV(CATV) to the TV input on the TV.
Only use an appropriate power cable for your region. Never use a power cable which appears damaged or frayed. Never change the plug type on a power cable. Be aware of total loading when using extension cords or multiple outlet power boards. 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 cable from the TV. Transport the TV to your nearest BenQ authorised service centre for repair. Section 1: Quick Start Guide...
8. Activate the remote control Installing batteries 1. Turn the remote control to reveal its back side, and open the lid of the battery compartment. 2. Insert the batteries (supplied) ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.
Using the remote control 1. Point and aim the top front of the remote control directly at the display when pressing the buttons. 2. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the display's remote control sensor window to function correctly.
9. Initialize your TV Press Power button on the remote control. the TV will turn on and the power indicator will light up blue. When first turned on (and until tuned), the Initial Menu will display: Initial Setup Language English ◄►...
Care and cleaning information Always turn off the display 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 display.
Getting to know your display Front view No. Name Description Speakers Left and right speakers for reproducing stereo audio. Remote control Receives command signals from the remote control. Do not sensor window obstruct the sensor by placing any objects in front of it, which will hinder the reception of signals.
Control panel(Right side) Control panel(Left side) Name Description VOL. +/- Adjusts the volume level of the speakers. button In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight left or right or changes settings. CH ▲▼ Press these buttons to sequentially change channels In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight up or button down or changes settings.
Rear view YPbPr IN HDMI IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL VGA LINE IN VHF/UHF IN VGA IN YPbPr IN SCART S-VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL HDMI IN VGA LINE IN VHF/UHF IN VGA IN SCART No. Name Description HDMI IN Connect to the DVI digital video or HDMI digital audio/video output of your digital source device.
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No. Name Description Connect to the audio input of external speakers COAXIAL or a subwoofer amplifier. VGA LINE IN Connect to the audio output to match that of the VGA video output on a PC. VGA IN Connect to the VGA video (D-Sub) output of a SCART Connect to external equipment with scart socket.
Getting to know the remote control 1. POWER/STANDBY Press this button to power the display on or put it to standby mode. 2. SUBTITLE Cycles through the TV subtitle options in DTV mode. 3. FREEZE Pressing FREEZE to freeze the current picture, press FREEZE SUBTITLE GUIDE...
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16. INPUT Pressing INPUT displays the source list, use to select the video equipment connected to the video inputs of your LCD TV :DTV/TV/ VIDEO1(AV)/VIDEO2(S-VIDEO)VIDEO3(YPbPr)/ VIDEO4(SCART)/VIDEO5(HDMI)/PC(VGA) 17. EXIT Exits the OSD menu. FREEZE SUBTITLE GUIDE 18. MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen. 19.
Using the remote control Power on, off 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) on the remote control.
Selecting a TV/video sound mode Press I-II on the remote control to toggle TV sound among available modes. (The modes available will depend on the TV or Video sound system being received). Selecting a preset audio mode Press S.MODE on the remote control to select a suitable preset audio mode form Standard, Music, Rock, Live, Surround, or User.
Using the sleep timer The sleep timer is useful if you want the display to automatically to go into standby mode after a set period of time. Press SLEEP repeatedly on the remote control to select the sleep timer from Off to 240 minutes. Using the freeze function Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image on the screen.
Aspect Description and usage Aspect ratio of input video ratio 16:9 ZOOM2 Stretches a 4:3 image to 16:9 aspect proportions and enlarges the resultant image on the screen. Recommended for use when viewing video sources which are in 4:3 aspect such as analog TV input.
Connecting video and audio signals Input options This TV supports the simultaneous connection of several different types of signal sources, and permits you to select whichever one of the available sources you wish to view at any time. You can press INPUT on the display to select an input source. Before connecting any devices, please turn all equipment off.
Connecting the SCART input Connect the SCART of your output equipment to the TV's SCART terminal using a SCART cable (not provided). YPbPr IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL HDMI IN To view video image from these inputs, press VGA LINE IN VHF/UHF IN VGA IN SCART...
Connecting the S-Video input 1. Connect the S-Video output of your output equipment to the TV's S-VIDEO terminal using an S-Video cable (not provided). Pay YPbPr IN attention to the alignment of the plugs on the HDMI IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL S-Video cable when inserting so as not to VGA LINE IN...
Connecting the DVI input 1. Connect the digital video output of your output equipment (for example, a PC or digital Set Top Box) to the HDMI IN terminal YPbPr IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL HDMI IN on the TV using a DVI to HDMI adaptor VGA LINE IN VHF/UHF IN VGA IN...
Connecting the stereo audio output This display provides a set of stereo audio output terminal for delivering the audio signal to a sound system or other audio devices. YPbPr IN HDMI IN S-VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL Connect the audio input terminals of an amplifier or other audio device to the COAXIAL VGA LINE IN VHF/UHF IN...
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD structure Input signal type AV S-VIDEO HDMI SCART YPbPr PICTURE Picture Mode Contrast Aspect Ratio Brightness Color TEMP. Aspect Ratio Noise Reduction Color TEMP. Auto Screen SOUND ...
Navigating the OSD menu You can use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to adjust the settings on your display. To display the OSD menu, press MENU on the display: PICTURE FREEZE SUBTITLE GUIDE Picture Mode User ◄► Aspect Ratio Panorama ◄► Noise Reducton low ◄►...
PICTURE menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. PICTURE The illustration is for reference only. Picture Mode User ◄► Aspect Ratio Panorama ◄► Color Temperature ► Noise Reduction low ◄► EXIT Item Function Operation Range Press ◄ or Picture Provides complete preferred setups adjusted for ...
Item Function Operation Range Press ◄ or Select to reduce the noise level of connected On Noise ► to change Reduction equipment. Off selection. Auto Press the OK button to automatically adjust the Press OK display settings to optimize performance based on the VGA mode.
SOUND menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. SOUND The illustration is for reference Sound Mode User ◄► only. Treble Bass Balance EXIT Item Function Operation Range Selects a sound type when viewing Press ◄ or ► to ...
TIME menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. TIME The illustration is for reference Clock _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ only. Off Time off ◄► On Time off ◄► Sleep Timer off ◄► Auto Sleep off ◄►...
OPTION menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. OPTION The illustration is for reference Language English ◄► only. Audio Language English ◄► Subtitle Language English ◄► SCART Input AV+RGB ◄► OSD Time Out off ◄► Restore To Default ► EXIT Item Function Operation Range...
LOCK menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. LOCK The illustration is for reference only. Lock System off ◄► Use the function, must enter a Set Password ► four-digit password. The factory Block Program ► password is 0000 Parental Guidance off ◄►...
CHANNEL menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. CHANNEL Country ◄► Auto Tuning ► Manual Tuning ► Programme Edit ► CI Information ► EXIT Item Function Operation Range Press ◄ or ► to change Country Allows you select the country: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark,...
Connecting CI(Common Interface) card To view the scrambled (pay) services in digital TV mode. 1. TO INSERT A CI CARD Insert the CI card into the slot in the direction of the arrow until it fits. 2. TO REMOVE A CI CARD When removing the CI card, do not attempt to pull it from its slot.
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Specifications Model VM2221 Weight (Net) with stand 6.85 Kg Dimensions (W × H × D) with stand 529 x 185 x 450 mm without stand 529 x 62 x 416 mm LCD panel size 22" Aspect ratio 16:10 Native resolution...
Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions Resolution Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Note Frequency Frequency Frequency (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 640 × 480 31.5 25.18 DOS, VESA 800 × 600 35.16 56.25 VESA 800 × 600 37.9 60.32 VESA 1024 × 768 48.4 VESA 1280 ×...
Troubleshooting There are many external influences and circumstances beyond the control of BenQ which may be causing problems with your display. 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...
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