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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...
Table of Contents Introduction................1 Functions and Features ..................1 Important Safety Instructions..........2 Important Information ..................5 Package Contents..............6 Controls and Terminals ............7 Main Unit (Front View) ..................7 Control Panel ...................... 7 Main Unit (Rear View)..................8 Setting up Your Television.............10 Connecting the Power Cord ................
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Freeze........................24 Adjusting Aspect Ratio ..................25 Using the PIP/PBP Function................25 Using the Sleep Timer ..................26 Adjusting Picture Intensity................. 26 Display Information ................... 27 Using the Teletext Function ................27 The On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu ........28 OSD Structure..................... 28 Navigating the OSD Menu .................
DTV standard. It is also extremely easy to operate, and provides exceptionally high image quality. The DV2680/DV3080 is also extremely versatile. You can install your television on the wall (optional wall-mounting kit is required) or set it on a table, and it can be used under any type of illumination.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. Proper care will also prolong the service life of your BenQ LCD TV. Just follow these simple instructions before using your TV.
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8. Heat sourcesKeep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers). 9. Power cord protectionPower-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or snagged by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
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18. Wall mountingWhen mounting the product on a wall, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer using only the manufacturers mounting hardware. This is a safety requirement. It is recommended that only qualified installers mount the product to the wall.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can collide with such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Package Contents Please ensure that the following items are included with your DV2680/DV3080 Liquid Crystal Display TV. DV2680/DV3080 LCD TV (x1) User's manual (x1) Composite video cable (x1) Power cord (x1) AAA batteries (x2) Package Contents...
MENU INPUT No. Name Description • Press this button to turn on the DV2680/DV3080 when it is in "standby" mode. 1 Power • Press this button once more to turn the DV2680/DV3080 "off " by placing it into "standby" mode.
Press this button to display the on-screen display (OSD) menu. The "Power", "Channel ( )/( )", "Volume ( )/( )", "INPUT" and "MENU" buttons on the main unit function in the same way as their counterparts on the remote control. Main Unit (Rear View) DV2680 DV3080 Controls and Terminals...
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No. Name Description 1 AC INLET Connect the power cord to this input. AV1 (SCART con- For connecting to the SCART or composite video/audio output ter- nector) minals of your DVD player or other AV devices. 3 ANTENNA Connect your antenna (not provided) to this input. •...
Connecting the Antenna Connecting CATV Your BenQ television has an internal 75 ohm coaxial cable connector, so antenna hook-up is very easy.When connecting a 75-ohm coaxial cable to your BenQ television, secure it firmly to the ANT connector. Some cable television companies provide "pay per view" programming. Since the signal for these paid channels is encoded, most cable television companies provide their own tuners/ decoders.
Antenna The antenna equipment has far more effect on reception for colour televisions than on black and white models. We suggest you use a good-quality outdoor antenna. Following are simple explanations for the connection of various types of antennas. 1. Generally speaking, 75 ohm systems have a round cable with a BNL connector which requires no tools.
Connecting AV Equipment Connecting Composite Video Signals (RCA) Connect the Composite AUDIO/VIDEO input terminals (AV2) on the TV to the Composite audio/video output terminals on the AV equipment using the Composite video cable. Video game Connecting Composite Video Signals (SCART) Connect the AV1 (SCART) input terminal on the TV to the Composite audio/video output terminals on the AV equipment...
Connecting S-Video Signals 1. Connect the S-VIDEO input terminal (AV2) on the TV to the S-Video output terminal on the AV equipment using the S-video cable. 2. Connect the AUDIO input terminal (AV2) on the TV to the audio output terminals on the AV equipment using an appropriate cable.
2. Your BenQ television supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i HDTV signals provided by high def- inition AV equipment such as a HDTV decoder. 3. Ensure the connector colours match, failure to connect the colours of the cables to the corre- sponding coloured terminals will result in a incorrectly colour image or badly distorted image.
Connecting DVI/HDCP Signals AUDIO DVI/HDCP D-SUB 1. Connect the digital output of your computer or digital video source to the DVI/HDCP input (DVI) on the television using a DVI-D cable. 2. Connect the AUDIO input terminal (DVI) on the TV to the audio output terminal on the PC using an appropriate cable.
Initial Setup 1. Check to make sure that all connections to you TV are correct and firm. 2. Press the Power button on the television, or press the (Power) button on the remote control. The television will turn on. The following First Turn On screen will appear. 3.
Remote Control (Power) Press this button to power on the television. Press again to put the set into the standby mode. (Input) Press this button to select your desired input source. (Picture) Press this button to adjust picture intensity. (Information) Press this button to display the TV channel message and other signal messages (including video or com- puter signals).
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(Enter Teletext subpage) Press this button to enter the subpage of a Teletext menu. (Teletext) Press this button to turn on the Teletext function. press this button again to turn it off. PIP/PBP Press this button to simultaneously view signals from two different sources on the screen.You may choose picture-in-picture (PIP) mode or picture- by-picture (PBP) mode.
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22. Channel select • Press these buttons to select the channel you wish to view. • When the TV is off, press a button to turn it on and go to the selected channel. (Channel return) Press this button to toggle between the current and the previous channel you were viewing.
Using the Remote Control When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor window on the television. If there is an object between the remote control and the sensor window on the television, the remote control may not operate. When using the remote control, please note: •...
Notes on Using Batteries The use of the wrong type of batteries may cause chemical leaks and/or explosion. Please note the following: • Always ensure that the batteries are inserted with the positive and negative terminals in the correct direction as shown in the battery compartment. •...
Using the Remote Control Power on, Power off and Standby Turning on the television 1. Plug the television's power cord into a wall outlet (after this step, the main unit will turn on and enter standby mode automatically). The power indicator will be red. 2.
Adjusting Audio Volume Adjusting the volume 1. Press the + button on your remote control to increase volume. The volume indicator will increase in length as volume rises. 2. Press the - button on your remote control to decrease volume. The volume indicator will decrease in length as volume falls.
Selecting User Situation Modes To change the user situation mode, press the (User sit- uation mode) button on the remote control. This enables you to select from the 6 preset memory settings. (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports, Personal 1 and Personal 2) Freeze Press the (Freeze) button on the remote control to...
Adjusting Aspect Ratio Press the (Screen aspect ratio) button on your remote con- trol to select the image aspect ratio you prefer. Press the button several times to cycle through various ratios. • 16:9 - Displays a 16:9 aspect picture in the mid- dle of the screen with black bars at the top and bottom sides.
Using the Sleep Timer 1. Press the (Sleep timer) button on your remote control to set the automatic sleep timer. 2. Press the button again to increase the time interval. Time is set in increments of 30 minutes, from 0 to 180 minutes. Adjusting Picture Intensity To adjust the intensity of your television's picture, press the (Picture) button on your remote control to select "Dark",...
Display Information Press the (Information) button on your remote control to display the signal information, including input video signal source, Video format, TV sound and current selected channel. Using the Teletext Function Press the (Teletext) button on the remote control to enable the Teletext function.
Navigating the OSD Menu You can use the OSD menu screen to adjust all the settings on your television. Follow the steps outlined below to select the function you desire, and refer to the pages indicated for more infor- mation. 1.
Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU button on the television to display the main menu. 2. Press the buttons to select Audio and then press the OK button to enter the submenu. 3.
Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU key on the television to display the main menu. 2. Press the buttons to select Picture and then press OK to enter the submenu. 3. Press the buttons to select an item.
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for more yellow Adjust yellow in the concentration, Yellow 0 to 30 image. less yellow concentra- tion. Press buttons to select the user situa- Two different user pro- tion preset Personal 1 Save Settings Personal1, Personal 2 files can be set. or Personal 2.
Feature Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU key on the television to display the main menu. 2. Press the buttons to select Feature and then press OK to enter the submenu. 3. Press the buttons to select an item.
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Displays a 16:9 aspect picture in the middle of 16:9 Format the screen with black bars at the top and bottom sides. Displays a 4:3 aspect pic- ture in the middle of the 4:3 Format screen with black bars at Use the but- the left and right sides.
TV Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU key on the television to display the main menu. 2. Press the buttons to select TV and then press OK to enter the submenu. 3. Press the buttons to select an item.
Performing Manual Installation The Manual Installation option allows you to manually adjust channel settings. 1. In the TV Menu, press the buttons to select Manual Installation. and then press the OK button. The following menu will appear. 2. Press the buttons to select a TV standard according to your local TV system.
Editing Channels You can delete unwanted channels, add a channel name and sort the received channels onto their correct channel numbers. Naming a Channel 1. In the TV Menu, press the buttons to select Program Edit and then press the OK but- ton.
Child Lock The Child Lock function can be used to prevent children from viewing adult-only channels. Enabling/Disabling Child Lock 1. In the TV Menu, press the buttons to select Child Lock and then press the OK but- ton. The following Child Lock menu will appear. 2.
PC Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the Menu key on the television to display the main menu. 2. Press the buttons to select PC and then press OK to enter the submenu. 3. Press the buttons to select an item.
Troubleshooting Before calling a service center, attempt the following steps to diagnose the problem. Symptoms Possible Causes Ensure the power plug is securely inserted into the receptacle Power does not turn ON and wall socket. • Ensure the television power is ON (Indicated by the green Power indicator on the front of the unit) •...
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected. • Change channels to confirm if the symptom is still present. Picture is not clear. • If PC is selected as the input signal source, use the Auto function in the PC Menu to let the TV adjust picture auto- matically.
Specifications Model DV2680 DV3080 Size 66 cm (26 inches) 76 cm (30 inches) Aspect ratio Wide-screen Resolution 1280 x 768 Pitch 0.4425 x 0.4425 (mm) 0.5025 x 0.5025 (mm) Brightness 500 cd/m Contrast ratio 600:1 Response time 16 ms 16.6 ms...