BenQ SQ Series User manual

Welcome
English
PQ/SQ Series Color LCD TV
User Manual
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English
Disclaimer
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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.
Copyright
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is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Table of Contents i
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Important safety instructions ................................................1
Care and cleaning information .............................................2
Getting to know your TV ......................................................3
Front view ............................................................................................ 3
Control panel ....................................................................................... 4
Rear view .............................................................................................. 5
Connecting audio and video inputs .....................................8
Connecting the Composite Video input ............................................ 9
Connecting the S-Video input ............................................................ 10
Connecting the Component Video input .......................................... 11
Connecting the PC D-Sub input ........................................................ 12
Connecting the PC DVI input ............................................................ 13
Connecting the HDMI input .............................................................. 14
Connecting the stereo audio output ................................................... 15
Connecting the headset audio output ................................................ 16
Getting to know the remote control .....................................17
For China ............................................................................................. 17
For Hong Kong, Russia and the Middle East area ............................. 20
Remote control usage tips ................................................................... 24
Battery safety notice ............................................................................ 24
Adjusting aspect ratio .......................................................................... 25
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ..........................................26
OSD structure ...................................................................................... 26
Navigating the OSD menu .................................................................. 27
Picture menu ....................................................................................... 28
Sound menu ......................................................................................... 29
Channel menu ..................................................................................... 30
PC menu .............................................................................................. 32
Setup menu .......................................................................................... 33
Senseye menu ....................................................................................... 35
Viewing digital photos ...........................................................36
Browsing photos and folders .............................................................. 36
Viewing photos .................................................................................... 36
Settings ................................................................................................. 37
Reference ................................................................................38
Dimensions .......................................................................................... 38
Specifications ....................................................................................... 41
Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions ....................... 42
Setting up appropriate output resolution on PC ......................... 42
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 43
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Table of Contentsii
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Important Notice
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens, like plasma (PDP) and conventional
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) screens, are also susceptible to 'screen burn-in' or
'image retention' which can be found on the screen as visible fixed lines and
shades and can't be removed. To avoid such permanent damage to the
screen, please take the following preventive measures when using your TV:
(1) Avoid displaying still images (like On-Screen Display menus, TV
station logos, fixed/inactive text or icons) for more than two hours.
(2) Change the aspect ratio from time to time. Fill the entire screen with
the image and eliminate the black bars whenever possible. Avoid
displaying images in 4:3 aspect ratio over a long period of time,
otherwise there may be visible burn marks on the screen as two
vertical lines.
(3) Turn on the ECO Mode function when displaying PC input image.
(4) This TV is designed for home use only. Do not use it as a commercial
display in public areas.
Please note that the product warranty does not cover any screen damages
that result from the failure to take the measures above.
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Important safety instructions 1
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Important safety instructions
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.
If wall mounting, have a qualified
and experienced technician
mount it safely. Use only a
recommended wall bracket
(optional accessory) for this TV
and ensure that the bracket is
securely screw fixed to the wall
structure, and not just the wall
render, lining or cladding. Do not
just glue the bracket to the wall.
Ensure the bracket is level
horizontally.
This TV has no power switch.
When installing the TV,
incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed
wiring, or connect the power cord
to socket-outlet which must be
provided near the TV and easily
accessible. If a fault should occur
during operation of the unit,
operate the disconnect device to
switch the power supply off, or
disconnect the power cord.
Do NOT place the TV near water,
like a spa or pool, or in a position
which will allow the splashing or
spraying of water onto the
display, like in front of an open
window where rain water may
enter.
Do NOT place the TV in direct
sun or where direct sun or spot
lighting will shine onto the TV, as
the heat may damage the TV and
the bright light will make viewing
the TV more difficult than
necessary.
Do NOT place the TV near or
above sources of heat, such as
radiators, heaters, fuel stoves and
other heat-generating items
(including audio amplifiers).
Otherwise heat may cause
damages to the outer casing as
well as the components inside.
Do NOT place the TV on an
uneven, sloping or unstable
surface (such as a trolley) where it
may fall and cause damage to
itself or others. Have a qualified
technician secure the TV where it
is placed in case there is an
earthquake.
If wall mounting, allow
appropriate space on top for
attaching the TV to the wall
bracket.
Do NOT place the TV in an
enclosed place without allowing
for ventilation.
If recessed into a wall opening,
you must leave appropriate free
space both top and bottom for
mounting and removing the TV.
All Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screens have a very thin protective
layer of glass which is liable to
marking or scratching, and
cracking if struck or pressured.
The liquid crystal substrate is also
liable to damage under excessive
force or extreme temperatures.
Please handle with care.
Do NOT cover or block the vents
and openings while the TV is
switched on, as the heat may
accumulate inside the TV and
result in danger.
Observe all warnings and
cautions as labelled on the TV.
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Care and cleaning information2
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• Only use the power cord supplied with the TV. Never use a power cord which
appears damaged or frayed, or change the plug type on the power cord.
Improper use of the power cord may result in electrical shock or fire.
• The supplied power cord is suitable for use with 100-240V AC power only.
• This TV should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
• Only use an appropriate power cord for your region. Never use a power cord
which appears damaged or frayed, or change the plug type on the power cord.
• Be aware of the total loading when using extension cords or multiple outlet
power boards.
• This TV has no power switch. When installing the TV, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to
socket-outlet which must be provided near the TV and easily accessible. If a
fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to
switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power cord.
• 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 cord from the TV.
Transport the TV to your nearest BenQ authorized service centre for repair.
• There are no user serviceable parts in this TV. Never unscrew or remove any
covers. There are dangerous voltages inside. Turn off the power and unplug the
power cord before moving the TV.
Care and cleaning information
• Always turn off and disconnect the TV 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 TV.
• If necessary, use a pH-neutral liquid dish-washing detergent diluted with
water on a separate clean lint-free cloth to remove oil or grease marks. Wipe
over again with a clean dry lint-free cloth to remove any smear marks.
• Under close examination and in certain circumstances, you may notice that a
few non-active pixels appear on the screen as a fixed point of color. Please
note that this does not affect the performance of your product as it is usually
not visible at normal viewing distances.
• If the TV is not going to be used for an extended period of time (like when
you are going away for holidays), it should be switched off and unplugged
from the wall outlet. You should also consider removing the batteries from
the remote control (as they may leak).
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens, like plasma (PDP) and conventional
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) screens, are also susceptible to 'screen burn-in' or
'image retention' which can be found on the screen as visible fixed lines and
shades and can't be removed. To avoid such permanent damage to the screen,
please take the following preventive measures when using your TV:
(1) Avoid displaying still images (like On-Screen Display menus, TV station
logos, fixed/inactive text or icons) for more than two hours.
(2) Change the aspect ratio from time to time. Fill the entire screen with the
image and eliminate the black bars whenever possible. Avoid displaying
images in 4:3 aspect ratio over a long period of time, otherwise there
may be visible burn marks on the screen as two vertical lines.
(3) Turn on the ECO Mode function when displaying PC input image.
(4) This TV is designed for home use only. Do not use it as a commercial
display in public areas.
Please note that the product warranty does not cover any screen damages that
result from the failure to take the measures above.
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Getting to know your TV 3
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Getting to know your TV
This LCD TV is a state-of-the-art flat widescreen digital display device. It has a
built-in analog TV tuner which can be used to view standard definition analog
television (TV or ATV), cable television (CATV), or radio frequency (RF)
modulated video through its coaxial TV tuner input jack.
However, the high display quality of a widescreen LCD TV isn’t realized
through analog TV. The highest possible quality display is only possible from
high definition digital video sources like High Definition TV (HDTV) and
Blu-ray DVD. See "Connecting audio and video inputs" on page 8 for more
information about the supported signal types and how to make connections.
Front view
No. Name Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers for reproducing high-quality
stereo audio.
2Power/status
indicator
• Lights up green when the TV is powered on.
• Lights up red when the TV is in standby mode.
• Flashes red when the display is in the ECO Mode. See
"ECO Mode" on page 33.
• Flashes green when the TV is accessing data in the USB
storage device.
3Remote control
sensor window
Receives command signals from the remote control. Do
not obstruct the sensor by placing any objects in front of
it, which will hinder the reception of signals.
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Control panel
No. Name Description
1MENU button Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu if not visible, or
exits the current menu if displayed. (Performs the same action
as the 菜单 (Menu) button on the remote control.)
2VOL (Volume)
-/+button
• Adjusts the volume level of the built-in speakers. (Performs
the same action as the 音量 (Volume) +/- buttons on the
remote control.)
• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight left or right
or changes settings (Performs the same action as the /
buttons on the remote control.)
3CH (Channel)
/button
• Sequentially selects the previous or next tuned TV channel.
(Performs the same action as the 频道 (Channel)/
buttons on the remote control.)
• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight up or down
or changes settings (Performs the same action as the /
buttons on the remote control.)
4INPUT button
• Cycles through input signal sources. (Performs the same
action as the 信号选择 (Input) button on the remote
control.)
• In the OSD menu, executes selections or to enter a submenu
you have selected (Performs the same action as the OK button
on the remote control.)
5(Power/
standby)
button
Toggles the TV between standby mode and on. (Performs the
same action as the (Power/standby) button on the remote
control.)
1
2
3
4
5
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Rear view
1
SQ 42” Series
2
3
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
4
6
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1
PQ 46”/52” Series
2
35
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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No. Name Description
1ACIN For connecting the AC power cord.
2 HDMI-2 Connect to the HDMI digital audio/video or DVI digital video
output of your digital source device. See "Connecting the
HDMI input" on page 14 and "Connecting the PC DVI input"
on page 13.
3 HDMI-1
4 DVI AUDIO IN Connect to the audio output to match that of the DVI output.
See "Connecting the PC DVI input" on page 13.
5 PC input
• PC: Connect to the video (D-Sub) output of a PC.
• PC AUDIO IN: Connect to the audio output to match that of
the PC video (D-Sub) output.
See "Connecting the PC D-Sub input" on page 12.
6YPbPr-2 • YPbPr: Connect to the Component Video (Y Pb Pr) output of
an appropriate source device.
• AUDIO: Connect to the audio output of an appropriate source
device to match that of the Component Video output.
See "Connecting the Component Video input" on page 11.
7YPbPr-1
8VIDEO 1
• VIDEO: Connect to the Composite Video (AV) output as
appropriate for your source device.
• S-VIDEO: Connect to the S-Video output as appropriate for
your source device.
• AUDIO: Connect to the audio output of either the Composite
Video or S-Video output as appropriate for your device.
See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page 9 and
"Connecting the S-Video input" on page 10.
Connect your external source device using either the
Composite Video or S-Video inputs. S-Video will provide a
better quality image.
9AUDIO OUT
Connect to the audio input of an audio amplifier or sub-
woofer. This output is always available, however, its level is
fixed and cannot be controlled by the Volume setting of the TV.
See "Connecting the stereo audio output" on page 15.
10 HDMI-3
Connect to the HDMI digital audio/video or DVI digital video
output of your digital source device. See "Connecting the
HDMI input" on page 14 and "Connecting the PC DVI input"
on page 13.
11 USB For connecting to USB external storage devices so that you can
use the TV to view digital photos. See "Viewing digital photos"
on page 36.
12 Headset
output Connect to stereo headsets. See "Connecting the headset audio
output" on page 16.
13 VIDEO 2
• VIDEO: Connect to the Composite Video (AV) output as
appropriate for your source device.
• AUDIO: Connect to the audio output of the Composite Video
output as appropriate for your source device.
See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page 9.
14 ANTENNA/TV Connect to your antenna TV/CATV cable system.
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Connecting audio and video inputs
This TV provides several input/output jacks for connecting various external
audio/video equipment. These jacks come in different shapes and colors, and
carry specific audio/video signals and provide different levels of picture
quality.
The table below shows generally the types of jacks and the picture quality
levels they provide. It is recommended that you use the jacks that provide the
best possible picture quality for connection if the external audio/video
equipment supports them.
• This TV does not support the simultaneous display of two or more input
pictures, such as the picture-in-picture function.
• In order to fully utilize the high-definition capability of this TV, you should adjust
the output resolution of the source device (for example, DVD player or PC) to
closely match the native resolution of the TV. For example, 1080p for
Component/HDMI video or 1920×1080 @ 60Hz for PC video. For more
information on how to adjust output resolution on the source device, please
refer to the instructions of the device.
Pay attention to the following when making connections:
• Before connecting any devices, please turn all equipment off.
• Familiarize yourself with the connectors and jacks on the equipment you want
to connect and the TV. Be aware that if incorrect connections are made, picture
quality may be adversely affected.
• Do not pull cables out of jacks by grasping the cable itself, as you may damage
the cable. Only ever remove cables from jacks by grasping the plug on the end
of the cable.
• Once connected, please ensure that all plugs are fully inserted and firmly
seated.
Jack name Jack appearance See
page
External device
Blu-ray
disc
player DVD TV
game
console VCR PC
HDMI , or 14
Component
video 11
S-Video 10
Composite
video 9
DVI (,or )
+ 13
PC
D-Sub 12
Best picture quality Better picture quality Good picture quality
Normal picture quality Not available
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Connecting the Composite Video input
Connect the Composite Video output of your source device (like a VCR) to the
VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 input on the TV using a
Composite Video cable (not provided) as illustrated.
A Composite Video cable consists of three connectors: Yellow (video), White (left
channel audio), and Red (right channel audio). Ensure that the colors of the plugs
and jacks match when making connection.
To view video image from this input, press the 信号选择 (Input) button on the
remote control and select Video 1 or Video 2.
Composite Video provides the least optimal image quality. Both S-Video and
Component Video provide better quality video signals.
VCR
Composite Video (AV)
cable
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Connecting the S-Video input
1. Connect the S-Video output of your source device (like a DVD player) to the S-
VIDEO jack of the TV’s VIDEO 1 input using an S-Video cable (not provided).
Pay attention to the alignment of the plugs on the S-Video cable when inserting
so as not to damage any pins.
2. Connect the audio output of the source device to the AUDIO jacks of the TV’s
VIDEO 1 input using a suitable RCA type audio cable (not provided).
To view video image from this input, press the 信号选择 (Input) button on the
remote control and select Video 1S.
You should not connect both a composite Video and an S-Video from the same
device; just one or the other. If you have the choice, use the S-Video instead of
composite Video as an S-video signal provides a higher quality signal to that of
composite Video.
Audio
cable S-Video cable
DVD player
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Connecting the Component Video input
1. Connect the Component Video output of your source device (like a TV game
console) to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks of the TV’s YPbPr-1 or YPbPr-2 input using a
Component Video cable (not provided). A Component Video cable consists of
three plugs: Green (Y), Blue (Pb), and Red (Pr).
2. Connect the audio output of your source device to the corresponding AUDIO
jacks of the TV’s YPbPr-1 or YPbPr-2 input using a suitable RCA type audio
cable (not provided).
To view video image from this input, press the 信号选择 (Input) button on the
remote control and select YPbPr 1 or YPbPr 2.
Ensure that the colors of the plugs and terminals match when making connection.
For best display results, set the output resolution of the Component Video source
device to 1080p. See "Supported Component Video input resolution" on page 41
for all supported Component video input resolutions.
TV game
console
Component
Video cable
Audio
cable
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Connecting the PC D-Sub input
1. Connect the D-Sub video output of your PC to the PC jack on the TV using a
mini D-Sub (15-pin) cable (not provided).
2. Connect the audio output of your PC to the TV’s PC AUDIO IN jack using an
appropriate 3.5mm-diameter Mini-jack stereo audio cable (not provided).
To view video image from this input, press the 信号选择 (Input) button on the
remote control and select PC.
When you connect the display to a PC, you should adjust the resolution in the
display properties of the computer to closely match the native resolution of the
display. For example, 1920×1080 @ 60Hz.
See "Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions" on page 42 for all
supported resolutions and "Setting up appropriate output resolution on PC" on
page 42 on how to set up PC video output. If necessary, update the driver of the PC
graphic adapter.
PC
Audio cableMini D-Sub
cable
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Connecting the PC DVI input
DVI to HDMI
adaptor cable
PC
Audio
cable
1. Connect the DVI video output of your PC to the HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or HDMI-3 jack
on the TV using a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable (not provided).
2. Connect the DVI audio output of your PC to the TV’s DVI AUDIO IN jack using
an appropriate 3.5mm-diameter Mini-jack stereo audio cable (not provided).
To view the PC DVI video image from the HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or HDMI-3 input, press
the 信号选择 (Input) button on the remote control and select HDMI 1, HDMI 2
or HDMI 3.
When connected to a PC, you should adjust the resolution in the display properties
of the computer to closely match the native resolution of the TV. For example,
1920×1080 @ 60Hz.
See "Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolutions" on page 42 for all
supported resolutions and "Setting up appropriate output resolution on PC" on
page 42 on how to set up PC video output. If necessary, update the driver of the PC
graphic adapter.
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Connecting the HDMI input
HDMI cable
Blu-ray disc player
Connect the HDMI output of your source device (like a Blu-ray disc player) to the
HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or HDMI-3 jack on the TV using an HDMI cable (not provided).
To view video image from this input, press the 信号选择 (Input) button on the
remote control and select HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed and all-digital
audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source,
such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver over a single cable. To ensure
the stability and performance of signal transmission, it is recommended that you
use high-quality and certified cable for connection
This TV’s HDMI input terminals are compliant with the HDMI 1.3 standard, and
support video resolutions up to 1080p. See "Supported HDMI input resolution" on
page 41 for all supported HDMI input resolutions.
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Connecting the stereo audio output
This TV provides a set of stereo audio output terminals (RCA type) for delivering
the audio signal to a sound system or other audio devices, like a home theater
system or audio amplifier.
Connect the audio input terminals of the audio device to the AUDIO OUT jacks on
the TV using a suitable RCA type audio cable.
This output is always available. Its level is fixed and cannot be adjusted by the
Volume setting of the TV.
Audio cable
Audio
amplifier
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Connecting the headset audio output
This TV provides a stereo headset output socket for delivering the audio signal to a
stereo headset. Connect the stereo headset plug (3.5mm Mini-jack type) to the
stereo headset output socket on the TV using a suitable audio cable.
Once connected, the TV’s built-in speakers will be muted automatically. The
volume level can be adjusted from the TV and the remote control.
Avoid prolonged use of the headset or listening in an excessive volume level,
otherwise your hearing will be damaged.
Stereo
headset
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