Benq Va261 User manual

Section 1: Quick Start Guide

Important: Please read this first!

Congratulations. You have a state-of-the-art flat widescreen digital LCD screen 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 and start viewing TV station broadcasts as quickly as possible. This is section 1.

What’s in the User’s Manual?

Section 2 contains the User’s Manual which details the features and functions of the TV and the

remote control, describes how to connect to other devices, and provides product specifications

and troubleshooting information for your further assistance.

The User’s Manual also describes how to customise the TV settings so that you can gain the best

viewing experience possible to suit your preferences and viewing environment.

1. Check package contents

Unpack the TV, and check that all the following items are included:

The type of power cable supplied may differ from that illustrated, dependent upon your region.

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately and notify them

of the discrepancy. Please keep the product documentation in a safe place for later reference.

Dispose of packaging wisely:

• The cardboard carton can be recycled.

• Do not leave plastic bags within reach of young children or babies.

• Consider storing the packaging (if possible) for future transport of the TV.

• Check that you haven’t left an accessory inside the packaging, before discarding.

For the primary safety of yourself and others, this LCD TV should be handled with care to avoid

damage to it or to persons which come into contact with it.

All LCD screens have a very thin layer of glass or polycarbonate surface 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.

(x 1) User’s Manual

(x 1) Warranty card

(x 1) AAA battery

(x 2)

Remotecontrol

(x 1) AV cable

(x 1) Power cable

(x 1)

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2. 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 TV on an uneven, sloping or unstable surface where it may fall and cause

damage to itself or others.

• 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 TV, like in front of an open window where rain water

may enter.

• 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).

• 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.

• If wall mounting, have a suitable qualified and experienced tradesperson mount it safely.

Ensure that the mounting bracket (optional accessory) is securely screw fixed to the wall

structure, and not just the wall render, lining or cladding. Do not glue the bracket to the

wall. Use only a recommended TV wall bracket for this model TV. Ensure the bracket is level

horizontally. TV dimensions are detailed in "Dimensional drawings" on page 34.

• If recessed into a wall opening, you must leave at least 50–100mm free space both top and

bottom for ventilation.

• If wall mounting, allow at least 30mm space on top for attaching the TV to the wall bracket.

It slides in and down onto the bracket from above.

• Do NOT cover or block the vents and openings whilst the TV is switched on.

• Do NOT place the TV in an enclosed place without allowing for ventilation.

• Observe all warnings and cautions as labelled on the TV.

Once all considerations and precautions have been made, position the TV where most suitable.

3. Connect the TV antenna cable

Connect a suitable TV antenna cable fly-lead (not supplied) from your TV antenna system

outlet to the 'TUNER' input on the rear of the TV.

Check to make sure that all cable connections are correct and firmly in place.

NOTES:

A poor quality TV signal will produce a poor picture and/or sound on your TV.

For high quality picture and sound, you will need a high quality TV signal.

Depending upon your location, for best TV signal reception, you should have a properly aligned

outdoor TV antenna system. If need be, consult a professional antenna specialist.

This TV has a built-in analog TV tuner, which requires the TV antenna cable connection to an

external TV antenna system. If you wish to make use of the digital LCD screen to view digital TV,

you should connect an external digital TV tuner (decoder) set top box (STB) to the TV using a

digital signal cable (HDMI or DVI) connection. See "Getting to know the TV" on page 7.

Antenna cable

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4. Connect the power cable

1. Locate the power cable from the packaging, unwrap it, and plug the appropriate end into the

'AC INPUT' socket on the rear of the TV (as illustrated below).

2. Connect the other end into an appropriate wall power outlet, and switch it on (if switched).

• The type of power cable plug and socket illustrated may differ from that used in your region.

• 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 BenQ LCD screen 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.

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 uplug the power cable before moving the TV.

3. Turn on the main power switch on the TV as

illustrated. The TV will enter standby mode and

the power indicator (on the front lower center)

will light upred.

Power cable

Power

outlet

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5. Activate the remote control

1. Locate the remote control and batteries from the packaging, and unwrap them.

• Be cautious when handling batteries. See "Warnings" on page 40.

Remote control usage tips

• Do not let the remote control become wet, or place it in humid environments (like bathrooms.)

• If the remote control sensor window on the TV is in direct sunlight or strong light, the remote

control may not operate properly. In this situation, change the light source or readjust the

angle of your TV, or operate the remote control from a location closer to the remote control

sensor window on the TV.

2. Turn the remote control end up to reveal its base, and open

the lid of the battery compartment by using a small coin or

similarly curved object to rotate the slot 90° anticlockwise.

The lid is spring loaded and will popup and come loose

from the remote control body.

3. Insert the batteries (supplied) ensuring that the positive and

negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-)

marks in the battery compartment.

Note that these batteries are provided for your

convenience so that you can operate the TV straight

away, however they have been stored with the TV for

some time and are no longer fresh. You should replace

them as soon as possible.

4. Refit the lid of the battery compartment by inserting the

hinge into the recess at one edge and levering the lid down

into position with the thumb of the hand holding the

remote control body.

5. Whilst holding the lid in place in this manner, use your

other hand and a small coin or similarly shaped object to

rotate the locking slot 90° clockwise locking the lid in place.

• Point and aim the top front of the Remote

Control directly at the TV when pressing the

buttons.

• The remote control must be held at an angle

within 30 degrees of the TV's remote control

sensor window to function correctly. The

distance between the remote control and the

sensors should not exceed 5 metres.

• Do not cover the sensor window on the front

of the TV (below the power indicator lamp),

or place objects in front of it which will block

the direct line-of-sight between the Remote

Control and the sensor window on the TV.

30 degrees

5 metres

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Test the remote control

6. View the TV channels

Press Power on the remote control (as highlighted in the

illustration). The TV should turn on, and the power indicator change to

green. If so, progress to the next step "6. View the TV channels" below.

If the TV does not turn on, first check that the power is available

(the power indicator will be lit red).

If so, try pressing Power on the right side of the TV. If the TV turns

on by this method, the problem lies with the remote control.

In that case, check that the remote control batteries are properly

installed. If need be, replace the batteries with new or known good

ones. See "Troubleshooting" on page 38 for further assistance.

To turn off the TV, press Power on the right side of the TV, or Power on

the remote control again, and the TV will return to standby mode (the

power indicator will turn red.)

Turn the TV on and select 'TV' as the input by pressing INPUT. The

channel number will display in the upper right corner of the TV screen.

See "Switching inputs" on page 18.

This TV series is factory set for Australia. It already has the Australian

TV station channels pre-tuned ready for instant use. If you purchased

this TV for use in Australia, it is ready to operate out of the box.

If you purchased this TV for use in a different country than

Australia, you will need to perform the 'Auto installation' setup so

that the TV can tune to the local available TV stations.

See "Tuning the TV to your region" on page 27.

To change to a channel directly, select the channel number using the

numeric channel selection buttons on the remote control (as

highlighted in the illustration). For example:

• to select channel 8, press .

• to select channel 28, press , .

See "Changing channels" on page 19.

By default, all of the possible Australian TV channels are added to the

sequential channel list (available through the Channel up or down

buttons). You should perform the 'Auto installation' setup so that only

the channels available in your local area are added to the sequential

channel list (and all others are skipped).

See "Performing Auto installation" on page 27.

To change to the next channel in the sequential channel list:

• Press CHANNEL or CHANNEL on the remote control (as

highlighted in the illustration) or CHor CHon the TV.

If you wish to remove any unused or unwanted channels, see

"Skipping a channel in the sequential channel list" on page 28.

If you wish to change the order or position of the TV channels, see

"Swapping channels in the sequential channel list" on page 29.

To return to the previous viewed channel or input, press RECALL (also

highlighted in the illustration).

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7. Using common TV operations

• To alter the volume, press VOLUME + or VOLUME - on the remote control, or VOL+ or

VOL- on the TV. The volume indicator will display on-screen.

• To mute the sound (without adjusting the volume setting), press MUTE on the remote

control. Press MUTE again or adjust the volume to restore the sound.

• To freeze the currently displayed image on screen, press the FREEZE button on the remote

control. Press again to return to normal viewing. See "Using the freeze function" on page 20.

• To select a preset picture mode for best viewing conditions, press the PRESET button on the

remote control. See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 19.

• To adjust the TV aspect ratio, press the ASPECT/Teletext size button on the remote control.

See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 19.

• To view Teletext on a channel that supports it, change to that channel and press the Teletext

button on the remote control. Press again to return to the TV channel viewing.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

• To view Closed Captions (CC) on a TV program in Australia that supports it, activate CC

by pressing the Teletext button, then navigating to teletext page 801 by pressing the page

down button. To turn teletext off, either navigate to a different teletext page, or press the

Teletext button. See "Activating Closed Captions (CC) - subtitles" on page 20.

• To activate the automatic turn-off TV sleep timer, press the SLEEP button on the remote

control once for each 30 minute increment. See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

See "The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu" on page 22 for more information about the OSD.

Care and cleaning information

• Always turn off the TV 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 colour. 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’re 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).

• To help prevent possible 'LCD Image Persistence', you should ensure that static images are

never displayed for extended periods of time and that you turn off the screen for several

hours every day or so.

What’s next?

You have reached the end of Section 1: Quick Start Guide. By now, you should have a

reasonable understanding of your new LCD TV and its controls, know how to install, connect,

turn on, tune, change the channels, and how to care for and maintain it.

Should you wish to maximise your viewing experience pleasure, Section 2 of this booklet

contains the User’s Manual which describes how to customise the TV settings to suit your

preferences and viewing environment. It details the features and functions of the TV and the

remote control, describes how to connect other devices, and provides product specifications

and troubleshooting information for your further assistance.

This LCD TV is a high resolution display device. To achieve the best possible display results,

it is recommended that you:

• connect it to a digital video source

• select an appropriate aspect ratio

When viewing traditional (analog) TV, it is recommended that you set the aspect ratio to 4:3,

Letterbox, or Wide. See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 19.

Getting to know the TV

Section 2: User’s Manual

Important: Please read this next!

This booklet is divided into two sections: the Quick Start Guide; and the User’s Manual.

For details of the Quick Start Guide, see "Important: Please read this first!" on page 1.

This is section 2, the User's Manual which describes how to customise the display settings so

that you can gain the best viewing experience possible to suit your preferences and viewing

environment. This section details the features and functions of the TV and the remote control,

describes how to connect to other devices, along with product specifications and

troubleshooting information for your further assistance.

Getting to know the 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), cable television

(CATV), or radio frequency (RF) modulated video through its coaxial TUNER input socket.

However, the high 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) or High Definition DVD (HDVD).

Input options

This TV supports the simultaneous connection of several different types of TV, Video and

Graphic sources, and permits you to select whichever one of the available sources you wish to

view at any time. You press INPUT on the remote control or TV to select an input source.

Depending upon which model you have, there are multiple sockets on the rear of the TV for

TV, Video, and Graphic inputs:

•Analog TV source input includes: 1 x Coaxial analog TV Antenna.

•Video source inputs include: 2 x S-Video and 3 x Composite Video (AV).

•Graphic source inputs include: 3 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr), 1 x HDMI/DVI, 1 x VGA.

The VA261 model does not support DVI or HDMI.

You should connect whichever TV, Video or Graphic sources you wish to view on the TV.

You need not connect more than one if that one is all you wish to view.

Connecting Video source inputs

You can connect an external VHF or UHF TV antenna (if available) to the TV tuner input

using the TV coaxial fly-lead cable, and select the TV input to view analog TV broadcasts.

See step "3. Connect the TV antenna cable" on page 2.

The composite Video, S-Video, and Component video cables carry only analog video signals,

and each requires the separate use of audio cables from the source to the TV. See "Connecting

the composite Video input" on page 12 and "Connecting the S-Video input" on page 13.

If the video source device supports it, you could alternatively connect it using the Component

Video input for the best possible analog Video picture.

See "Connecting the Component video input" on page 13.

Connecting Graphic source inputs

You can connect a PC video card graphic source (if available) like a VGA output or a digital

DVI output. If your device supports HDMI output, you can also use the HDMI input on the

TV for connection. The VGA and DVI video cables carry only video signals, so each requires

the separate use of audio cables from the source to the TV. See "Connecting the VGA input" on

page 14 and "Connecting the DVI input" on page 15.

The HDMI cable carries both digital video and audio signals, and doesn’t require a separate

audio connection. See "Connecting the HDMI input" on page 14.

The VA261 model does not support DVI or HDMI.

Getting to know the TV

Front view

No. Name Description

1Speakers Left and right speakers for reproducing stereo audio.

2Power indicator • Lights up green when the TV is powered on.

• Lights up red when the TV is in standby mode.

• Lights up orange when the TV is in PC standby mode

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.

Getting to know the TV

Control panel

No. Name Description

1(Power/

standby) button Toggles the TV between standby mode and on. (Performs the

same action as the Power button on the remote control.)

2MENU button Displays the OSD menu if not visible, or exits the current menu if

displayed (performs the same action as the MENU button on the

remote control.)

3CH (Channel)

/ buttons • Sequentially selects the previous or next TV channel

(performs the same action as the CHANNEL / buttons on

the remote control.)

• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight up or down

(performs the same action as the /buttons on the remote

control.)

4VOL (Volume)

+/- buttons • Adjusts the volume level of the speakers (performs the same

action as the 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.)

5INPUT button • Cycles through possible input signal sources (performs the

same action as the INPUT button on the remote control.)

• In the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu, selects the highlighted

menu item to enter a submenu (performs the same action as the

OK button on the remote control.)

Getting to know the TV

Rear view

The actual positions and number of input sockets varies from model to model.

No./Icon Name Description

1Carrying handle Use these handles when moving the TV to

another location by hand.

2Cable holder Holds cables in place.

Main power

switch Turns the main power source of the TV on or off.

AC power input Connect to the AC power cable.

HDMI Connect to a DVI digital video or HDMI digital

audio/video output of your digital source device.

See "Connecting the HDMI input" on page 14.

Not available on the VA261 model.

Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP-

compliant to be displayed.

VGA Connect to a PC's VGA (D-Sub) output. See

"Connecting the VGA input" on page 14.

LINE IN Connect to the audio output of either a VGA or

DVI digital video output as appropriate for your

video source device.

Getting to know the TV

AV3 VIDEO Connect to the Composite Video output as

appropriate for your video source device. See

"Connecting the composite Video input" on

page 12.

AV3 YPbPr Connect each to the Component Video (YPbPr)

outputs of an appropriate video source device.

See "Connecting the Component video

input" on page 13.

AV3 AUDIO L/R Connect each to the audio outputs of an

appropriate video source device to match that of

the Composite or Component Video input. See

"Connecting the composite Video input" on

page 12 and "Connecting the Component

video input" on page 13.

COMPONENT

1 YPbPr Connect each to the Component Video (YPbPr)

outputs of an appropriate video source device.

See "Connecting the Component video

input" on page 13.

COMPONENT

2 YPbPr

COMPONENT

1 AUDIO L/R Connect each to the audio outputs of an

appropriate video source device to match that of

each Component Video input. See "Connecting

the Component video input" on page 13.

COMPONENT

2 AUDIO L/R

AV1 VIDEO Connect each to the Composite Video outputs

as appropriate for your video source device. See

"Connecting the composite Video input" on

page 12.

AV2 VIDEO

AV1 S-VIDEO Connect each to the S-Video outputs as

appropriate for your video source device. See

"Connecting the S-Video input" on page 13.

AV2 S-VIDEO

AV1 AUDIO L/R Connect each to the audio outputs of an

appropriate video source device to match that of

each Composite or S-Video input. See

"Connecting the composite Video input" on

page 12 and "Connecting the S-Video input"

on page 13.

AV2 AUDIO L/R

TUNER Connect to your antenna TV/CATV cable

system. see "3. Connect the TV antenna

cable" on page 2.

Connecting audio and video inputs

• Before connecting any devices, please turn all equipment off.

• To obtain the most benefit from the digital LCD screen, you should select the connection

method which will provide you with the best possible signal. See "Input options" on page 7.

• Do not pull cables out of sockets by grasping the cable itself, as you may damage the cable.

Only ever remove cables from sockets by grasping the plug on the end of the cable.

Once connected, please ensure that all plugs are fully inserted and firmly seated.

Be aware that if incorrect connections are made, picture quality may be adversely affected.

Using the cable holder

You can use the cable holder to help keep the cables in place after the connections are made.

Connecting the composite Video input

1. Open the cable holder clip as shown. 2. Route all cables inside the cable holder and

click the clip into place.

Connect the composite Video output of your

video source devices to the AV1, AV2 or AV3

VIDEO and AUDIO L/R terminals on the TV

using the AV cable as illustrated.

An AV cable consists of three connectors: Yellow

(video), White (left channel audio), and Red

(right channel audio). Ensurethat the colours

of the plugs and terminals match when making

connection.

To view video images from these inputs, press

INPUT and select 'AV1', 'AV2' or 'AV3'

Composite Video provides the least optimal

image quality. Both S-Video and Component

Video provide better quality video signals.

If available on the video source device, you

should use one of those connections

instead of composite Video.

AV1 & 2 both support composite Video and

S-Video signal inputs. If you use composite

Video, you cannot use S-Video for that input.

AV3 supports both composite Video and

Component video signals. If you use AV3 as

a composite Video input, you cannot use

AV3 as a Component video input.

Video game

console

AV cable

Connecting audio and video inputs

Connecting the S-Video input

Connecting the Component video input

1. Connect the S-Video output of your output

equipment to the AV1 or AV2 S-VIDEO

input terminal on the TV 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 todamage any pins.

2. Connect the corresponding audio output of

your output equipment to the TV's AV1 or

AV2 AUDIO L/R input terminals using an

audio cable (not provided).

To view video images from these inputs, press

INPUT and select 'AV1 S-Video' or 'AV2 S-

Video'.

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.

AV1 & 2 both support composite Video and

S-Video signal inputs. If you use S-Video,

you cannot use composite Video for that

input.

S-Video cable

Audio cable

DVD player

1. Connect the Component video output of

your output equipment to the TV's

COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2 or AV3

Y, Pb and Pr terminals using a Component

video cable (not provided). A Component

videocableconsistsofthreeplugs:Green(Y),

Blue (Pb), and Red (Pr).

2. Connect the corresponding audio output of

your output equipment to the TV's

COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2 or AV3

AUDIO L/R input terminals using an audio

cable (not provided).

Ensure that the colours of the plugs and

terminals match when making connection.

To view video images from these inputs, press

INPUT and select 'COMPONENT 1',

'COMPONENT 2' or 'AV3 YPbPr'.

Of the analog video signal types,

Component video offers the best quality.

AV3 supports both composite Video and

Component video signals. If you use AV3 as

a Component video input, you cannot use

AV3 as a composite Video input.

DVD player,

digital STB,

etc.

Component

video cable

Audio cable

Connecting audio and video inputs

Connecting the VGA input

Connecting the HDMI input

1. Connect the VGA output of your PC to the

VGA terminal on the TV using a 15-pin D-

Sub cable (not provided).

2. Connect the audio output of your PC to the

TV's'LINEIN'terminal using anappropriate

mini-jack stereo audio cable (not provided).

To view video image from this input, press

INPUT and select 'VGA'.

When you connect the TV VGA input to a PC,

you should adjust the resolution in the display

properties of the computer to closely match the

native resolution of the TV, (1360 x 768 pixels).

See "Supported VGA/DVI input signal timing"

on page 33 for other timing options.

To view the best quality picture when using the

VGA input, you will then need to instruct the

TV to calibrate itself to the PC signal timing.

To do so, select 'Auto' in the 'Setup' menu.

See "Setup menu" on page 26.

If you require more information on how to

connect to your particular equipment type,

please refer to the instruction manual of the

piece of equipment you wish to connect.

Audio

cable 15 pin D-Sub

cable

Connect the HDMI output of your digital

equipment to the H

DMI terminal on the TV using an HDMI cable

(not provided).

To view video image from this input, press

INPUT and select HDMI.

See "Supported Component/HDMI input

signal timing" on page 33 for timing options.

Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP-

compliant to be displayed.

The VA261 model does not support HDMI.

HDVD player

HDTV STB

HDMI cable

Connecting audio and video inputs

Connecting the DVI input

1. Connect the digital video output of your

equipment to the HDMI terminal on the TV

using a DVI to HDMI adaptor (not

provided).

2. Connecttheaudio output ofyourequipment

tothe TV's'LINEIN'input terminal using an

appropriatemini-jackstereoaudio cable (not

provided).

To view video image from this input, press

INPUT and select 'DVI'.

The DVI input only supports signals higher

than 480i and 576i.

When connected to a High Definition Set Top

Box, it is recommended that you set the

output resolution to 1080i.

When connected to a PC, select 1360 x 768

as the image resolution. See "Supported

VGA/DVI input signal timing" on page 33 for

further information.

Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP-

compliant to be displayed.

The VA261 model does not support DVI.

DVI to HDMI

adaptor cable

Audio

cable

Getting to know the remote control

• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this button to select the corresponding colour

Teletext page. See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

8. AUDIO/green

The audio function of this button is unsupported in this TV series. When Teletext displays on-

screen, press this button to select the corresponding colour Teletext page.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

9. MODE

Press this button to cycle the Teletext display mode between Teletext only or with Teletext

superimposed on the display. See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

10. INDEX

Press this button to go to the Teletext index page.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

1. Power/standby

Press this button to power the TV on or put it to

standby mode.

See "Power on and standby" on page 18.

2. INPUT

Press this button once to display the current input

signal type information on the upper right corner

of the screen. Press it a second time to select a

different input source.

See "Switching inputs" on page 18.

3. BACKLIGHT

Press this button to select your desired screen

backlightlevel.(Thisfunction is notavailablewith

the VA261 and VA321 models.)

See "Adjusting the backlight" on page 19.

4. INFO

Press this button to display the screen image

source information.

See "Display information" on page 21.

5. SLEEP/blue

• Press this button to set the automatic shut-off

timer. See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this

button to select the corresponding colour

Teletext page.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

6. TV SOUND/red

• Press this button to toggle among available

sound reception modes.

See "TV sound mode selection" on page 18.

• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this

button to select the corresponding colour

Teletext page.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

7. PRESET/yellow

• Press this button toselect from among 4 preset

picture modes.

See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 19.

Getting to know the remote control

11. REVEAL

Press this button to display any concealed Teletext information.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

12. SUBPAGE

Press this button to enter the subpage of a Teletext menu.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

13. TELETEXT

Press this button to turn the Teletext decoder on or off. Page store won’t start until the Teletext

decoder is activated. See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

14. PIP/PBP

Press this button to simultaneously view signals from two different sources on-screen.

See "Using the PIP and PBP functions" on page 21.

15. ///and OK

When the OSD menu displays on-screen:

•: Pressor to select settings.

•: Pressor to select or adjust settings.

• Press OK to execute selections, or to enter a submenu (if available) you have selected.

See "Navigating the OSD menu" on page 23.

16. FREEZE/Teletext freeze

• Press this button to freeze the image on the screen. Press the button again to resume viewing

in real time. See "Using the freeze function" on page 20.

• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this button to freeze Teletext messages. Press it again

to restore normal update. See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

17. ASPECT/Teletext size

• Press this button to adjust the screen image aspect ratio.

See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 19.

• When Teletext displays on-screen, press this buttonto enlarge Teletext size. This will split the

page into two views. Press again to see the next view . Press it again to resume normal size.

See "Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

18. CHANNEL /

• Press these buttons tosequentially change channels. See "Changing channels" on page 19.

• When Teletext displays on-screen, press these buttons to go to the previous or next page, or

go to the subpage (if available). See"Using the sleep timer" on page 20.

19. VOLUME +/-

Press these buttons toraise or lower the sound level. See"Adjusting volume" on page 18.

20. MENU

Press this button to display the OSD menu for commands and settings. Press it again to close.

See "Navigating the OSD menu" on page 23.

21. MUTE

Press this button to mute the sound output. Press it again to restore the sound output.

See "Mute setting" on page 18.

22. Direct channel selection

Press these buttons to select the channel you wish to view.

See "Selecting a channel directly" on page 19.

23. RECALL

Press this button to toggle between the current and the previous channel or input you were

viewing. See "Returning to the previous viewed channel" on page 19.

24. Double digit channel entry

This button is unsupported on this TV range.

See "Selecting a channel directly" on page 19.

Using the TV

Power on and standby

Turning the TV on

After plugging the TV's power cable into a wall outlet and turning on the main power switch,

the TV will enter standby mode. The power indicator will light up red.

Press Power on the TV, or on the remote control. The TV will turn on and the power

indicator will change to green.

Putting the TV to standby

Press Power on the TV, or on the remote control again, and the TV will return to standby

mode. The power indicator will turn red.

Turning the TV off

Should you wish to remove power from the TV, you should first turn off the main power switch

on the rear of the set adjacent to the power cable socket.

Switching inputs

1. Turn on all connected equipment or devices before selecting an input.

2. Press INPUT on the TV, or INPUT on the remote control todisplay the current selected

input. Press the button repeatedly until your desired input is displayed.

The sequence is as follows:

• AV1 S-Video and AV2 S-Video will appear only when an S-Video signal is connected to the AV1

or AV2 S-Video input.

• AV3 YPbPr will appear only when a Component video signal is connected to the AV3 input.

• DVI will appear only when a DVI digital video signal is connected to the HDMI input.

• Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP-compliant to be displayed.

• The HDMI (or DVI) input option is unavailable on the VA261 model.

• When you select AV1 (AV1 S-Video), AV2 (AV2 S-Video) or AV3 (AV3 YPbPr) as the input source

and the image does not display, check that the signal cables are correctly connected (see

"Connecting audio and video inputs" on page 12) and if the default input signal types for these

inputs are correctly selected (see "Setup menu" on page 26).

Adjusting volume

• Press VOL+ on the TV, or VOLUME + on the remote control toincrease the sound level.

The OSD volume indicator will increase in length as volume rises.

• Press VOL- on the TV, or VOLUME - on the remote control to decrease the sound level.

The OSD volume indicator will decrease in length as volume falls.

Mute setting

• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn off the sound (without adjusting the volume).

• Press MUTE again, or press VOLUME + or -to restore the sound level.

TV sound mode selection

Press TV SOUND on the remote control to select 'Sound 1', 'Sound 2', 'Stereo' or 'Mono'

systems. (The items available will depend on the TV and video sound system being received.)

Channel Number AV1

(or AV1 S-Video) AV2

(or AV2 S-Video) AV3

(or AV3 YPbPr)

COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2

VGA

HDMI

(or DVI)

Using the TV

Changing channels

Selecting a channel directly

• To select a single-digit channel number directly, press the corresponding channel selection

button on the remote control. For example, to select channel 8, press .

• To select a double-digit channel number directly, press the corresponding channel selection

buttons on the remote control. For example, to select channel 28, press , .

Changing channels sequentially

Press CHANNEL or on the remote control, or CH or on the TV tosequentially

cycle through the available channels in the sequential channel list.

See "Ordering the sequential channel list" on page 28.

Returning to the previous viewed channel

To quickly return to the previous viewed channel, press RECALL on the remote control. This

button can be used totoggle between the two most recently viewed channels or inputs without

having to entering a precise channel number or cycle through all the inputs.

Adjusting aspect ratio

The TV can resize and reshape an image to suit your requirements. The visual result will

depend upon the setting your have chosen, and the original aspect ratio of the input image.

IMPORTANT: Aspect ratio selection is designed to allow you to adjust the display of images

which are in 4:3 aspect ratio. This feature is not recommended for use with 16:9 aspect images.

Press ASPECT on the remote control to cycle through the aspect ratios. The table below shows

the resultant displayed images in relation to the input image when different aspects are selected.

Adjusting the backlight

To adjust the intensity of your TV’s backlight, press BACKLIGHT to select 'Dark' or 'Bright'.

When viewing the display in dimly lit rooms it is recommended to set the backlight to 'Dark'

which will reduce the image brightness and make the dark areas of the image darker thus

maintaining a high contrast image in a dark environment.

The backlight adjustment function is not available with the VA261 and VA321 models.

Aspect ratio

selection Description and usage

4:3 16:9

16:9 Stretches a 4:3 image to 16:9 aspect proportions.

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