BenQ Q150 User manual

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LCDTV User manual
Model: Q150

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................5
Features and Benefits .................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................6
SAFETY TIPS...................................................................................................................10
WARNING...........................................................................................................................11
CAUTION.............................................................................................................................11
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .........................................................13
PREPARATION.............................................................................14
A. Power Connection..................................................................................................14
B. Antenna Connection (USA NTSC system)............................................14
FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS...................................16
C. How to connect the AV Input Terminals...................................................20
D. How to connect the PC Input Terminals..................................................21
USING THE BASE........................................................................22
REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................23
Using the Remote Control.......................................................................................24
OPERATION: Basic Operation....................................................26
Basic Operation...............................................................................................................26
Turning On/Off and Standby...........................................................................................26
Switching TV/VIDEO/PC [PC/AV/Y Pb Pr/Y Cb Cr/TV] Modes.................................26

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Sound Volume Adjustment..............................................................................................27
Changing the Channels...................................................................................................27
How to use the OSD menu.............................................................................................28
OPERATION: In PC Mode ...........................................................29
Main Menu in PC mode...................................................................................................29
PictureAdjustments .........................................................................................................29
Advanced Picture Adjustments......................................................................................30
SoundAdjustmentinOSD..............................................................................................31
Selecting the Utility...........................................................................................................31
Using Remote Control to Adjusting the Utility Settings..............................................32
Auto Function .....................................................................................................................33
OPERATION: In AV Mode............................................................34
Main Menu in AV mode....................................................................................................34
PictureAdjustments .........................................................................................................34
Using Remote Control to Adjusting the Aspect Ratio Settings..................................35
Advance Picture Adjustments.........................................................................................35
Using Remote Control to Adjusting the Aspect Ratio Settings..................................36
AspectControls ................................................................................................................36
SoundAdjustmentinOSD..............................................................................................36
Please refer to the sound adjustment section in PC Mode........................................................36
Selecting the Utility...........................................................................................................36
Using Remote Control for Convenient Functions........................................................37
Freeze................................................................................................................................37
Auto Function .....................................................................................................................37
How to Use Hot Key Function for Adjustment...........................................38
OPERATION: In TV Mode............................................................39
Main Menu in TV Mode ...................................................................................................39
Selecting TV Options.......................................................................................................39
Setting Favorite Channel.................................................................................................40
Using Remote Control to Adjusting TV Options..........................................................41
TV system with Closed Caption and V-chip (USA only).....................42
Set Up Closed Caption....................................................................................................42
Set Up CLOSED CAPTION............................................................................................42
Set Up Parental Control (V-CHIP) .................................................................................43

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TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................47
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................49
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SUPPORTED OPERATING MODES............................................50
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS.........................................................51
FCC STATEMENT.....................................................................52
FCC Notice.........................................................................................................................52
LCD TV Q150: A CLASS B digital device.....................................................................52

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the BenQLCD TV Q150.Your Q150 will provide you with many years
of enjoyment no other LCD TV can match. It is compatible with today’s current NTSC, PAL and SECAM
systems, as well as tomorrow’s DTV standards. This TV is extremely easy to use and features high
performance picture quality. The Q150 is extremely versatile; it can be mounted on a wall or table stand, and
it can beeasily carry to useinany environment.
This manual will explain how to use yourLCD TV Q150, as well as its features, benefits and other important
information. Please be sure to read this manual before installing or operating your LCD TV, especially the
safety precautions!
Featuresand Benefits
Your LCD TVQ150has many useful features, including:
?? 1024 x 768 native resolution
?? 450 nit brightness
?? 500:1 contrast ratio
?? Accepts all DTV formats (via outboard tuner), including 1080i, 720p, 480p
?? Easy-to-useon-screen menus
?? DynamicCinemaScanning
?? Hot keys as follows:
1. Freeze
2. MTS
3. Sleep Timer
4. BackLightAdjustment
5. Auto Calibration
6. AspectRatioAdjustment
7. Graphic OSD

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property
damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest
priority on safety.
But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger, p
lease observe the following instructions when installing,
operating and cleaning the
product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD TV
product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
1.Read instructions —All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is
operated.
2.Retain instructions—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a
safe place for future
reference.
3.Observe warnings—All warnings on the productand in theinstructionsmustbeobservedclosely.
4.Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.
5.Water and moisture—
Do not use this
product near water -
for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
Do not use immediately after moving from a low
temperature to high temperature environment
,
as this causes condensation, which may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
6.Cleaning—Unplugthis product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
7.Ventilation—The vents and other openings in
the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents andopenings since
insufficient ventilation can cause overheating
and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not
place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface,since they can block ventilation
openings. This product is notdesigned for built-
in installation; do not place the product in an
enclosedplacesuchasa bookcaseorrack,
unlessproper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’sinstructions are followed.

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8.Heat sources—Keep the product away from
heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves
andotherheat-generating products (including
amplifiers).
9.Grounding or Polarization—This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-
wire AC line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. The 2-
wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still failsto fi
t,
contact your electrician to replace your incompatibleoutlet. Do not attempt to bypass
the safety purpose of
the polarized and grounded plug. The 3-wire grounding-
type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you ar
e unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace
your incompatible outlet. Do not attempt to bypassthe safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
10.Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent peoplefrom stepping on
them or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.
Power-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 attenti
on to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
11.Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of
improper
attachments can result in accidents.
12.Accessories—When the product is used on a trolley
, care should be taken to avoid quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces that may cause the product and trolley
to overturn, damaging
equipment or causing possible injury to the operator. Do not place this product on an unstable trolley
,
stand, pedestal, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and
serious damage to the product.
The product should be mounted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, and use only with a trolley, stand,
pedestal, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
13.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to
high
voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.
14.Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service
person
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, 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.
15.Power source—This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply, output rated 19 V DC
,
3Aminimum, indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company.
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the ca
ble system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line
surges. When the unit has to be used with another power supply voltage, the
power cable must be
changed. Consult your product dealer. The socket outletshould be installed
near the equipment and easily
accessible. The power supply voltage rating of this product AC adaptor is AC100-
240V. The power cord
attached conforms to the following power supply voltage. Use only the power cord designated by our dealer
to ensure safety and EMC.
When connecting other products such as VCRs and personal computers, you
should turn off the power of the unit for protection against electric shock.
If the AC adapter is misplaced or
needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a BenQ service center or your dealer.
16.Overloading—
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other
equipment as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17.
Entering of objects and liquids
—
Never insert an object
into the product through vents or openings.
High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or
short internal
parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

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parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.
18.Damage requiring service—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the
AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs.
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid is spilled on the product or when objects have fallen intotheproduct.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improperadjustment of
controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment
work by a qualified technician.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way.
f. When the product displays an abnormal conditionor exhibits a distinct change in performance.Any
noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing.
19.Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perf
orm
safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
20.Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the
product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
This is a safetyfeature.
21.Stand—Do not place the product on an
unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placing
the product on an unstable base cancause the
product to fall, resulting in serious personal
injuries as well as damage to the product. Use
only atrolley,stand, tripod, and bracket or table
recommendedby themanufactureror sold with
the product. When mounting the product on a
wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Use only the mounting hardware recommended
by the manufacturer.
Notice:For“LocationFree” function, Q150
provides “Simple Stand“ and “ Regular
Stand” options. When putting the simple
stand on the base, please make sure the
key to lock the base. This prevents the
base from falling down when picking the
set up.
22.Careful move—When relocating the
product placed on atrolley, it must be moved
with the utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive
force anduneven floor surfacescan cause the
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23.Panelprotection—The LCD panel used in
this product is made of glass.
Therefore, it can break when the product is
dropped or impacted upon by other objects. Be
careful not to be injured by brokenglass pieces
in case the LCD panel breaks.
24.Pixel defect—The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.
If an outside antenna is connected to the television
equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides
information with respect to proper groundingof the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
andrequirementsfor thegroundingelectrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
For added protection for this television equipment
duringa lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused forlong periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnectthe
antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment
duetolightningand power-line surges.
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light orpower circuits, or where it can collidewith
such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extremecare should be
taken to keep from touching such power linesor
circuits,as contact with them might be fatal.

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Important Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the
user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing)
instructions in theliterature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (U.S.A. ONLY )
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.”
SAFETY TIPS
Please read and follow the safety tips listed below to ensure the equipment is free
from damage, and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.
?? Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the TV.
?? Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of theTV.
?? Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.
?? Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposeitto the elements.
?? Do not place heavy objects on top of the TV.
?? If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result.
?? Please do not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices.
Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your dealer for a replacement
cord.
?? Do not remove the cover of the TV for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact
your dealer for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.