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BenQ SH Series Quick Start 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. Getting to know your display .......................................... 4
Front view ...................................................................................... 4
Control panel ................................................................................. 5
Rear view ........................................................................................ 7
5. Connecting video and audio signals ................................ 9
Input options ................................................................................. 9
Connecting the Composite Video input ...................................... 10
Connecting the S-Video input ...................................................... 10
Connecting the Component Video input .................................... 11
Connecting the PC input .............................................................. 11
Connecting the DVI input ............................................................ 12
Connecting the HDMI input ........................................................ 12
Connecting the stereo audio output ............................................. 13
Connecting the headset audio output .......................................... 13
6. Connect the power cable .................................................. 14
7. Adjust the viewing angle .................................................. 14
8. Basic operations ................................................................ 15
Power on, off and standby ............................................................ 15
Switching inputs ............................................................................ 15
Adjusting volume .......................................................................... 15
Care and cleaning information ............................................ 16
What's next? .......................................................................... 16
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu .......................................... 18
OSD structure ....................................................................... 18
Navigating the OSD menu ................................................... 19
Operations in the OSD menu ....................................................... 19
Audio menu .......................................................................... 20
Setting up Personal EQ Mode ....................................................... 21
Picture menu ........................................................................ 22
Using the Picture Modes ............................................................... 23
Adjusting the contrast ................................................................... 24
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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 Adjusting the brightness ..............24 Setting up the Personal Picture Mode .......... 24 Senseye menu ................25 Window menu ...............26 Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function ....... 27 Setup menu ................28 Reference ................29 Disclaimer ................29 Copyright ................29 Dimensions ................29 Specifications .................31 Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions ..32 Supported Component Video input signal resolutions ..32 Supported HDMI input signal resolutions ......33...

  • Page 3: Section 1: Quick Start Guide

    SH Series LCD Display Section 1: Quick Start Guide Welcome...

  • Page 4: Please Read These Instructions

    Please read these instructions Congratulations. You have a state-of-the-art flat widescreen digital LCD display 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 display. What’s in the Quick Start Guide? Section 1 contains the Quick Start Guide which provides you with enough information to setup the display.

  • Page 5: Select And Prepare The Installation Location

    Select and prepare the installation location In order to prevent potential dangers and prolong the service life of the display, please observe the following points when installing, operating and cleaning the display. Do NOT place the display on an uneven, sloping or unstable surface where it may fall and cause damage to itself or others.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Display

    4. Getting to know your display Front view Name Description Left and right speakers for reproducing stereo audio. Speakers • Lights up green when the display is powered on. • Lights up red when the display is in standby mode. •...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control panel No. Name Description Displays the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu if not visible, or exits the current menu if displayed. See button MENU "Navigating the OSD menu" on page • Adjusts the volume level of the speakers. See "Adjusting volume" on page VOL (Volume) •...

  • Page 8: External Av Devices (Temporary) Terminal Panel

    External AV devices (temporary) terminal panel SH3742 SH4242 Name Description • VIDEO: Connect to the Composite Video (AV) output as appropriate for your AV source device. See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page • S-VIDEO: Connect to the S-Video output as appropriate for your AV source device.

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear view SH3742 SH4242 Section 1: Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 No. Name Description Connect to the DVI digital video or HDMI digital audio/video output of your digital source device. See HDMI/DVI "Connecting the DVI input" on page 12 "Connecting the HDMI input" on page Connect each to the Component Video (Y C ) output of an appropriate video source device.

  • Page 11: Connecting Video And Audio Signals

    5. Connecting video and audio signals Input options This display 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 on the display to INPUT select an input source.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Composite Video Input

    Connecting the Composite Video input Connect the Composite Video output of your output equipment to the AV3 VIDEO and AUDIO L/R terminals on the display 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 13: Connecting The Component Video Input

    Connecting the Component Video input 1. Connect the Component Video output of your output equipment to the display's AV1 or AV2 Y, C and C terminals using a Component Video cable (not provided). A Component Video cable consists of three plugs: Green (Y), Blue ), and Red (C ).

  • Page 14: Connecting The Dvi Input

    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/DVI or HDMI terminal on the display using a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable (not provided). 2.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Stereo Audio Output

    Connecting the stereo audio output This display provides a set of stereo audio output terminals (RCA type) for delivering the audio signal to a sound system or other audio devices. Connect the audio input terminals of an amplifier or other audio device to the AUDIO OUTPUT L/R terminals on the display using a suitable audio cable.

  • Page 16: Connect The Power Cable

    ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. Please handle this display with care. If damaged, turn off the power and unplug the power cable from the display. Transport the display to your nearest BenQ authorised service centre for repair. 7. Adjust the viewing angle This display is equipped with a adjustable swivel base.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    8. Basic operations Power on, off and standby Turning the display on After plugging the display's power cable into a wall outlet and turning on the main power switch, the display will enter standby mode automatically. The power indicator will light up red. Press ) on the display.

  • Page 18: Care And Cleaning Information

    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.

  • Page 19: Section 2: User Manual

    SH Series LCD Display Section 2: User Manual Welcome...

  • Page 20: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD structure Input signal type HDMI1/HDMI2/DVI AV3 (AV3-S) AV1, AV2 (PC mode) (Video mode) • Volume • Balance • Sound Type • Steady Sound Audio • Surround • Speaker Out • Advanced Audio Settings • Contrast •...

  • Page 21: Navigating The Osd Menu

    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 on the display. MENU Picture Audio Senseye Window Setup Operations in the OSD menu • Press (Sel (Sel ection)

  • Page 22: Audio Menu

    Audio Audio menu Volume Balance The available menu items are Sound Type Stereo dependent on the input source being selected. Steady Sound The illustration is for reference Surround only. Speaker Out Advanced Audio Settings > Item Function Operation Range Adjusts the volume level of Press to increase or 0 to 47...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Personal Eq Mode

    Adjusts treble tones for the Treble EQ Mode. Personal Adjusts mid-treble tones for Mid Treble EQ Mode. Personal Adjusts mid tones for the Press -12 to 12 Middle make adjustment. EQ Mode. Personal Adjusts mid-bass tones for Mid Bass EQ Mode. Personal Adjusts bass tones for the Bass...

  • Page 24: Picture Menu

    Picture Picture menu Picture Mode Standard Contrast The available menu items are Brightness dependent on the input source Color being selected. Sharpness The illustration is for reference only. Color TEMP. Normal NTSC Tint NTSC Setup 7.5 IRE Item Function Operation Range Provides complete preferred setups adjusted for color,...

  • Page 25: Using The Picture Modes

    • Warm Adjusts the color tint of the Press Color black and white part of the to change • Normal TEMP. image. selection. • Cool Adjusts color tint in NTSC Press video. redder tones, 0 to 64 NTSC Tint for greener This option is only tones.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Contrast

    Adjusting the contrast 1. Set the contrast to the highest level. 2. Gradually decrease the contrast level until you reach the point where the details in the bright areas of the image can be seen clearly. Do not further decrease the contrast level to avoid losing the saturation of colors. Adjusting the brightness 1.

  • Page 27: Senseye Menu

    Senseye menu The available menu items are Color Style Color 1 dependent on the input source Gamma Style Gamma 1 being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Noise Reduction Item Function Operation Range • Color 1 • Color 2 •...

  • Page 28: Window Menu

    Window menu Window The available menu items are dependent on the input source Main Input being selected. Sub Input The illustration is for reference only. PIP Audio Main Item Function Operation Range • Off Display Video and Graphic Full screen images simultaneously in Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode.

  • Page 29: Using The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Function

    Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function If the display is connected to a Video image source and also to an active Graphic image source at the same time, you can display both images on the screen simultaneously by using PIP (Picture-In-Picture) mode. •...

  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    Setup Setup menu Language English Backlight Normal The available menu items are Sleep Timer dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference HDMI/DVI Input only. Blue Screen Reset All Settings Item Function Operation Range • English Select your desired language for the OSD Language menu.

  • Page 31: 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 32 SH4242 Unit: mm Reference...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Model SH3742 SH4242 Weight (Net) 25.36 Kg 29 Kg Dimensions (W × H × D) 969.9 × 745.9 × 295 mm 1080.1 × 811.3 × 295 mm LCD panel size 37 inches 42 inches Aspect ratio 16:9 Native resolution 1920 ×...

  • Page 34: Supported Pc (D-Sub/Dvi) Input Signal Resolutions

    Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Note (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 720 × 400 31.47 70.08 28.322 DOS, VESA 640 × 480 31.5 25.18 DOS, VESA 640 × 480 37.5 31.5 VESA 640 × 480 37.86 72.81 31.5...

  • Page 35: Supported Hdmi Input Signal Resolutions

    Supported HDMI input signal resolutions Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Note (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 640 × 480 31.25 SDTV 480i 720 × 480 31.25 EDTV 480p 720 × 576 31.25 861A EDTV 576p 1280 × 720 HDTV 720p 1280 ×...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 37 • Check for incorrect battery orientation. • Check for dead batteries • Check your distance and angle from the display. • Check whether remote control is properly being pointed at the display's remote control sensor window. • Check for any obstacle between the remote control and Remote control does the remote control sensor window.
  • Page 38 <Memo> Reference...

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