BenQ L32 User manual

Welcome
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L Series LED TV
User Manual
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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 HD technology is incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
This user manual aims to provide the most updated and accurate information to
customers, and thus all contents may be modified from time to time without prior
notice. Please visit http://www.benq.com for the latest version of this manual.
Mercury
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Safety, Warning, and Notice iii
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Safety, Warning, and Notice
To prevent potential dangers and prolong the service life of the TV, please
observe the following points when installing, operating, and cleaning the TV.
For 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.
Observe all warnings and
cautions as labeled on the TV.
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.
Do not place the TV in direct sun
or spot lighting will shine onto
the TV.
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 on an
uneven, sloping or unstable
surface (such as a trolley) where
it may fall and cause damage to
itself or others.
For 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.
To prevent the spread of fire,
keep candles or other open
flames away from the TV at all
times.
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Care and cleaning informationiv
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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.
• Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. -- An improper ground may cause
electric shock or equipment damage (Class l Equipment only).
• 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.
• 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 center 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.
• When cleaning the TV (including the frame around the screen), please use a
proper cleaning tool harmless to the materials used by the TV in order to
avoid possible scratches or damages.
• 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).
• The TV is not suitable for installation on certain transportation vehicles
(such as cars, yachts, and so on) to avoid possible damage to the TV because
of vibration.
• 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
Do not insert your fingers or any
foreign objects into the hinge and
its surrounding area to avoid
possible injury to you or damage
to the TV.
Do not apply excessive force or
place heavy stuff on the TV to
avoid possible damage.
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Safety notice for batteries v
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shades and cannot 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.
Please note that the product warranty does not cover any screen damages that
result from the failure to take the measures above.
Many of the electronic components used by the TV contain high tension coils,
and thus inductance occur when circuits pass through these components. This
inductance is a normal physical phenomenon, which can be found in many
electronic devices in daily life such as computers and fluorescent lights.
Therefore, there is no concern or worry about the use and safety of this TV.
Safety notice for batteries
The use of the wrong type of batteries may cause chemical leaks 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.
• Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix
different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries will shorten
battery life or cause chemical leaks from the old batteries.
• When batteries fail to function, replace them immediately.
• Chemicals which leak from batteries may cause skin irritation. If any
chemical matter seeps out of the batteries, wipe it up immediately using a dry
cloth, and replace the batteries as soon as possible.
• Due to varying storage conditions, the battery life for the batteries included
with your TV may be shortened. Replace them within 3 months or as soon as
you can after initial use.
Safety notice for remote control
If the TV comes with a remote control, please note the following:
• Do not put the remote control in the direct heat, humidity and avoid fire.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not expose the remote control to water or moisture. Failure to do so
could result in malfunction.
• Confirm there is no object between the remote control and the remote
control sensor of the TV.
• If the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the
batteries.
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Table of Contents
Safety, Warning, and Notice......................................... iii
Care and cleaning information......................................iv
Safety notice for batteries................................................v
Safety notice for remote control.....................................v
Getting to know your TV................................................1
Front view ........................................................................................... 1
Remote Control (Option 1) ............................................................... 2
Remote Control (Option 2) ............................................................... 5
Remote control usage tips ..................................8
Control panel ..................................................................................... 9
Rear view ........................................................................................... 10
Connecting the power cord.............................................................. 11
Adjusting aspect ratio ....................................................................... 12
Navigating the OSD menu............................................13
Picture menu .................................................................................... 14
Sound menu ..................................................................................... 15
TV menu .......................................................................................... 16
Time .................................................................................................. 17
Setup ................................................................................................. 18
Viewing images/videos or listening to the music ........19
Supported devices and file formats:................................................. 19
Reference .......................................................................20
Dimensions ....................................................................................... 20
Specifications .................................................................................... 22
Supported component (YPbPr) video timing ................................ 23
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Supported HDMI video timing ........................................................23
Supported HDMI (for connecting with a computer) input signal
resolutions .........................................................................................24
Supported computer (D-sub/VGA) input signal resolutions.........24
Setting up appropriate output resolution on a computer....................25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................26
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Getting to know your TV
Front view
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No. Name Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers for reproducing high-quality
stereo audio.
2Remote control
sensor window Receives command signals from the remote control.
3Power/status
indicator
• Lights up blue when the TV is powered on.
• Lights up red when the TV is in standby mode.
4 Hard off switch Turns off the TV without any power consumption. Use it
when you want to shut down the TV for a long time.
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Remote Control (Option 1)
1 Power / Standby
Press this button to power the TV on or
put it to the standby mode.
2 Freeze
Press this button to freeze the image on
the screen. Press the button again to
resume viewing in real time.
3 (No function)
4 (No function)
5 (No function)
6 Favorite List
Press this button to jump to one of the
favorite channels you have stored.
7 When Dynamic Backlight is off, you can
set the backlight brightness.
8 0-9 Channel selection
Press these buttons to select the program
you wish to view.
9 Recall
Press to toggle between the current
channel and the previous one.
10 INFO
Press this button to display the input
source information.
11 MENU
Press this button to display the OSD
menu for commands and settings. Press
it again to close.
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12 ////OK
When the OSD (On-Screen Display)
menu displays on-screen:
• Press /or to select settings.
• Press /or to adjust settings.
• Press BACK to execute selections.
13 (No function)
14 Senseye menu / Green
• Enters Senseye related menu.
• Green: Runs the command labelled
green in the OSD menu when showing
files on a connected USB device or
editing channels.
15 Sleep Timer / Red
• Sleep Timer: Press this button to set the
automatic shut-off timer.
• Red: Runs the command labelled red in
the OSD menu when showing files on a
connected USB device or editing
channels.
16 (No function)
17 +/- Volume
Press these buttons to raise or lower the
volume level.
18 Mute
Press this button to mute the sound
output. Press it again to restore the
sound output.
19 Navigation Controls
Used when showing files on a connected
USB device.
20 TV
Press this button to switch directly to the
(traditional) analog TV mode to view
ATV channels.
21 INPUT
Press these buttons to sequentially
change channels.
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Functions on the remote control may vary depending on different sales regions.
22 Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio: Press this buttonto adjust
the screen image aspect ratio.
23 (No function)
24 Audio
To select a sound mode.
25 Confirms channel.
26 BACK
In the OSD menu, press this button to
return to the previous menu page.
27 Sound mode
Press to toggle among available TV
sound modes (may vary from your TV
sound system).
28 (No function)
29 Blue
Runs the command labelled blue in the
OSD menu when showing files on a
connected USB device or editing
channels.
30 Picture / Yellow
• Picture: Press this button to select a
desired preset picture mode
• Yellow: Runs the command labelled
yellow in the OSD menu when
showing files on a connected USB
device or editing channels.
31 Channel
Press these buttons to sequentially
change channels.
32 SRS TruSurround HD
Press these buttons to turn on/off the
SRS TruSurround HD sound effect.
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Remote Control (Option 2)
1 Power/Standby
Press this button to power the TV on or
put it to the standby mode.
2 Senseye / Green
• When showing files on a connected
USB device or editing channels, runs
the command labelled green in the
OSD menu.
• To access the Senseye related menu,
press the MENU button on the remote
control and select Picture >
Senseye Settings.
3 Sleep Timer / Red
• Sleep Timer: Press this button to set
the automatic shut-off timer.
• Red: Runs the command labelled red
in the OSD menu when showing files
on a connected USB device or editing
channels.
4 (No function)
5 (No function)
6 (No function)
7 (No function)
8 (No function)
9 (No function)
10 0-9 Channel selection
Press these buttons to select the program
you wish to view.
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11 Recall
Press to toggle between the current
channel and the previous one.
12 Audio
To select a sound mode.
13 +/- Volume
Press these buttons to raise or lower the
volume level.
14 SRS TruSurround HD
Press this button to turn on/off the SRS
TruSurround HD sound effect.
15 ////OK
When the OSD (On-Screen Display)
menu displays on-screen:
• Press /or to select settings.
• Press /or to adjust settings.
• Press BACK to execute selections.
16 MENU
Press this button to display the OSD
menu for commands and settings. Press
it again to close.
17 Navigation Controls
Used when showing files on a connected
USB device or editing channels.
18 Favorite List
Press this button to jump to one of the
favorite channels you have stored.
19 (No function)
20 INPUT
Press these buttons to sequentially
change channels.
21 Picture/ Yellow
• Picture: Press this button to select a
desired preset picture mode
• Yellow: Runs the command labelled
yellow in the OSD menu when showing
files on a connected USB device or
editing channels.
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Functions on the remote control may vary depending on different sales regions.
22 Blue
Runs the command labelled blue in the
OSD menu when showing files on a
connected USB device or editing
channels.
23 (No function)
24 Freeze
Press this button to freeze the image on
the screen. Press the button again to
resume viewing in real time.
25 Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio: Press this buttonto adjust
the screen image aspect ratio.
26 Confirms channel.
27 Channel
Press these buttons to sequentially
change channels.
28 Mute
Press this button to mute the sound
output. Press it again to restore the
sound output.
29 INFO
Press this button to display the input
source information.
30 BACK
In the OSD menu, press this button to
return to the previous menu page.
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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.
• 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 6 meters.
• Do not cover the sensor window on the
front of the TV, or place objects in front
of it which will block the direct line-of-
sight between the remote control and
the sensor window on TV.
30 degrees
6meters
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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.
2VOL (Volume)
+/-button
• Adjusts the volume level of the built-in speakers.
• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight left or right
or changes settings.
3CH (Channel)
/button
• Sequentially selects the previous or next tuned TV channel.
• In the OSD menu, moves the selection highlight up or down
or changes settings.
4INPUT button
• Cycles through input signal sources.
• In the OSD menu, executes selections or to enter a submenu
you have selected.
5
(Power/
standby)
button
Toggles the TV between standby mode and on.
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Rear view
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Front views, rear views, available jacks, jack names, and their locations may be
different depending on the TV models available in your country or region.
Connecting the power cord
No. Name Description
1USB
Connects to USB external storage devices so that you can use the TV
to view digital photos.
2
RF IN
(ANTENNA/
TV)
Connects to an antenna TV/CATV cable system.
3 SPDIF Connects to the SPDIF digital audio input of a connected
device.
4Headphone
output Connects to stereo headphones.
5AVOUT Connects to the inputs (composite video and audio) on a
connected device.
6AV2IN Connects to the outputs (composite video and audio) on a
connected device.
7VGA
Connects to the video (D-Sub) output of a PC.
8 PC AUDIO IN
Connects to the audio output to match that of the PC video (D-Sub)
output.
9AV1IN Connects to the outputs (composite video and audio) on a
connected device.
10 YPbPr IN
• YPbPr: Connects to the Component Video (Y Pb Pr) output
of an appropriate source device.
• AUDIO (L: left; R: right): Connects to the audio output of an
appropriate source device to match that of the Component
Video output.
11 HDMI Connects to the HDMI digital audio/video or DVI digital video
output of your digital source device.
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Adjusting aspect ratio
The TV can resize and reshape an image to suit your requirements. The visual
result depends upon the setting your have chosen, and the original aspect
ratio of the input image. Press Aspect Ratio on the remote control to cycle
through different aspect ratios.
• Available aspect ratio options are dependent on the type of input signal being
selected. When viewing PC input (via D-Sub or DVI), only full screen and wide screen
are available for selection.
• To avoid possible “image retention” or “screen burn-in” on the LCD screen of your TV,
it is recommended that you change the aspect ratio from time to time and prevent the
TV from displaying a static image for a prolonged period of time.
• The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected.
Unavailable items will be greyed out or not displayed.
Mode Description and usage
Aspect ratio of input video
4:3 16:9
4:3
Display aspect ratio is 4:3.
Recommended for use when
viewing video sources already in
the 4:3 aspect ratio (such as analog
TV and PC video input).
Not
recommended
Panorama
Display aspect ratio is enlarged
non-proportionally from 4:3 to
16:9 while avoiding distortion on
the center of the image (distortion
on the edge is more obvious
though).
Recommended for use when
viewing a 4:3 video in full screen.
Not
recommended
Zoom
Display aspect ratio is enlarged
proportionally from 4:3 to 16:9.
Part of the top and bottom areas
(only those exceeding the
displayable area of the screen) of
the image is cut off.
Recommended for use when
viewing a letter box video already
having two black strips on top and
bottom of the screen.
Not
recommended
16:9
Stretches a 4:3 image to 16:9 aspect
proportions. Recommended for
use when viewing video sources
which are already in 16:9 aspect
such as digital TV and most
widescreen DVDs.
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