English Table of Contents Section 1: Quick Start Guide .................................. 1 1. Please read these instructions ................................................2 2. Package contents ....................................................................2 3. Select and prepare the installation location .........................3 4. Connect the antenna cable ....................................................4 5. Connect the power cable .......................................................4 6.
English Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function ........................... 23 Using the sleep timer ................................................................. 24 Adjusting backlight .................................................................... 24 Using the Teletext function ....................................................... 24 Displaying information ............................................................. 25 Adjusting aspect ratio ...............................................
English VL3733/VL4233 LCD TV Section 1: Quick Start Guide Welcome
1. Please read these instructions English Congratulations. You have a state-of-the-art flat widescreen digital LCD 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.
3. Select and prepare the installation location Do NOT place the TV on an uneven, sloping or unstable surface where it may fall and cause damage to itself or others. If recessed into a wall opening, you must leave appropriate free space both top and bottom for ventilation. 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.
4. Connect the antenna cable English Connect a TV antenna cable fly-lead from your TV antenna system or Cable TV (CATV) to the ATV input on the TV. Check to make sure that the cable connection is firmly in place. Antenna cable • 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.
English 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 unplug the power cable before moving the TV. 6. Adjust viewing angle This TV is equipped with a swivable stand. If necessary, turn the TV screen to an appropriate angle for more comfortable viewing. 7.
Remote control usage tips English • 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 5 meters function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the 30 degrees sensors should not exceed 5 meters.
8. Initialize your TV English When first turned on (and until tuned), the First Turn On menu will display: First Turn On Language Country Standard Auto Installation> English UK I Before you can use your TV to view TV programs, you need to let it search for and tune TV station programs appropriate to your region. This process only needs to be done when the TV is newly installed, or whenever you install it in a new location.
9. View the TV programs English Press P (Program) or P (Program) on the remote control (as highlighted in the illustration) or (Program) or (Program) on the TV to view the TV programs available in your area. You can also change to a program directly by selecting the station number using the numeric program selection button(s) on the remote control: • To select a single-digit program number, press the corresponding program selection button. For example, to select program 8, press .
What’s next? 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, Letter Box, or Cinema. See "Adjusting aspect ratio" on page 25. Section 1: Quick Start Guide 9 English You have reached the end of Section 1: Quick Start Guide.
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English VL3733/VL4233 LCD TV Section 2: User Manual Welcome
English Introduction This booklet is divided into two sections: the Quick Start Guide; and the User Manual. For details of the Quick Start Guide, see "1. Please read these instructions" on page 2. This is section 2, the User 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.
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. Select the PC, DVI or HDMI input respectively to view the display. See "Connecting the PC input" on page 29, "Connecting the DVI input" on page 30 and "Connecting the HDMI input" on page 29. Front view No.
Control panel English No. Name 1 2 3 4 5 14 Description Displays the OSD menu if not visible, or exits the current MENU button menu if displayed. (Performs the same action as the MENU button on the remote control.) • Adjusts the volume level of the speakers. (Performs the same action as the Volume +/- buttons on the remote (Volume) control.) / buttons • 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.
External AV devices (temporary) terminal panel English No. Name AV5 VIDEO AV5 S-VIDEO 1 2 3 4 Description Connect to either the Composite Video (AV) or S-Video output as appropriate for your AV source device. See "Connecting the Composite Video input" on page 27 and "Connecting the S-Video input" on page 28. Connect your external AV device using either the Composite Video or S-Video inputs.
English Rear view No. Name 1 AC-INLET 2 AUDIO OUT AV4 VIDEO AV4 S-VIDEO 3 4 16 Description Connect to the AC power cable. See "5. Connect the power cable" on page 4. Connect to the audio input of an audio or sub-woofer amplifier. This output is always available, however, its level is fixed and cannot be controlled by the Volume. See "Connecting the stereo audio output" on page 30. Connect to either the Composite Video (AV) or S-Video output as appropriate for your AV source device.
5 7 Introduction 17 English 6 Connect each to the SCART input/output of an appropriate device. See "Connecting the SCART input" on AV1 page 26 and "Connecting the SCART output" on page 27. Connect to the DVI digital video or HDMI digital audio/ video output of your digital source device. See "Connecting HDMI/DVI the DVI input" on page 30 and "Connecting the HDMI input" on page 29. DVI-AUDIO L/R Connect to the DVI digital audio output of your digital source device.
English Getting to know the remote control 1. Power/standby Press this button to power the TV on or put it to standby mode. See "Power on and standby" on page 21. 2. Input Press this button to select an input source. See "Switching inputs" on page 21. 3. Backlight Press this button to select your desired screen backlight level. See "Adjusting backlight" on page 24. 4. Information Press this button to display the screen image source information. See "Displaying information" on page 25. 5.
Getting to know the remote control 19 English 10. Index Press this button to go to the Teletext index page. See "Using the Teletext function" on page 24. 11. Reveal Press this button to display any concealed Teletext information. See "Using the Teletext function" on page 24. 12. Subpage Press this button to enter the subpage of a Teletext menu. See "Using the Teletext function" on page 24. 13. Teletext Press this button to turn the Teletext decoder on or off.
English 18. / Program • Press these buttons to sequentially change programs. See "Changing programs" on page 22. • 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 Teletext function" on page 24. 19. +/- Volume Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume level. See "Adjusting volume" on page 21. 20. MENU Press this button to display the OSD menu for commands and settings. Press it again to close.
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 automatically. The power indicator will light up red. (Power/standby) on the TV, or Power/standby on the remote Press control. The TV will turn on and the power indicator will change to green. You can also turn the TV on and view ATV input by pressing P (Program) ,P or any Program selection numeric button on the remote control.
Selecting a TV sound mode English Press TV sound/red on the remote control to select Sound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, NICAM, Automatic, Stereo, or Mono systems (the items available will depend on the TV and video sound system being received). Selecting a preset EQ mode Press Audio/green on the remote control to select a suitable EQ (Equalizer) mode from Classic, POP, JAZZ, Rock and Personal. You can also customise the Personal sound mode according to your preference.
Selecting a picture mode Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function If the TV is connected to either a TV antenna or Video image source, and also to an active Graphic image source at the same time, you can display both images on the screen simultaneously by using PIP (Picture-In-Picture) mode. • PC or DVI must be selected as one of the input sources in PIP mode. • In PIP mode, Teletext will not display. Some of the remote control functions will also be unavailable.
Using the sleep timer English The sleep timer is useful if you want the TV to automatically to go into standby mode after a set period of time. on the remote control to activate the sleep timer 1. Press Sleep/blue function. 2. Press the button again to set the time interval. Time is set in increments of 30 minutes, from 0 to 180 minutes. 1 minute before the expiration of the set time, a message will display on-screen as a reminder. You can press OK to reset the sleep timer and the TV will remain on.
Displaying information 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/Teletext size / on the remote control to cycle through the aspect ratios.
English 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 12. • 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.
Connecting the SCART output English Connect the AV 1 or AV 2 terminal on the TV to the SCART terminal on your input equipment using a SCART cable (not provided). If the ATV antenna input is available, the AV 1 and AV 2 terminals on the TV support the output (relay) of ATV signal to other devices.
Connecting the S-Video input English 1. Connect the S-Video output of your output equipment to the TV's AV4 or AV5 SVIDEO terminal 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 corresponding audio output of the output equipment to the S-Video AUDIO L/R input terminals using a suitable audio cable (or use the Composite Video cable. The yellow plug is not used).
Connecting the PC input English 1. Connect the VGA (D-Sub) output of your PC to the PC D-SUB terminal on the TV using a mini (15-pin) D-Sub cable (not provided). 2. Connect the audio output of your PC to the TV's PC AUDIO terminal using an appropriate Mini-jack stereo audio cable (not provided). To view video image from this input, press Input and select PC.
Connecting the DVI input English 1. Connect the digital video output of your output equipment to the HDMI terminal on the TV using a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable (not provided). 2. Connect the DVI audio output of your output equipment to the TV's DVI- AUDIO L/R input terminals using an appropriate audio cable (not provided). To view video image from this input, press Input and select DVI. Remember to set the type of DVI input according to the device connected (a PC or digital Set Top Box) in the Setup menu.
English On-Screen Display (OSD) menu OSD structure Input signal type ATV Audio AV1, AV2, AV4, AV4-S, AV5, AV5-S AV3 PC • Picture Mode • Contrast • Brightness • Colour • Sharpness • Colour TEMP. • Contrast • Brightness • Colour TEMP. • Contrast • Auto • Brightness • Frequency • Colour TEMP. • Phase • H. Position • V.
Navigating the OSD menu English You can use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to adjust the settings on your TV. 1. Press MENU on the remote control, or MENU on the TV to display the OSD menu on-screen. 2. Press or on the remote control, or (Volume) or (Volume) on the TV to select an item in the menu. 3. Press OK on the remote control, or INPUT on the TV to enter the submenu. 4. Press or on the remote control, or (Program) or (Program) on the TV to select an item in the submenu. 5.
English Audio Audio menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Item Volume Balance Sound Type Stereo Steady Sound Off Surround Off Speaker Out Off Advanced Audio Settings... 10 0 Function Operation Range Press to increase or Volume Adjusts volume level. 0 to 47 to decrease volume. Press to increase right Adjusts left or right speaker speaker volume, to Balance -12 to 12 volume level. increase left speaker volume level.
Adjusts treble tones for the English Treble Personal preset mode. Adjusts mid-treble tones for the Personal preset mode. Press or Adjusts mid tones for the Medium Personal preset mode. adjustment. Adjusts mid-bass tones for Medium Bass the Personal preset mode. Adjusts bass tones for the Bass Personal preset mode. Mid Treble to make -12 to 12 Setting up Personal EQ mode You can adjust the settings in the Advanced Audio Settings menu and save on them as your Personal EQ mode.
English Picture Picture menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Item Picture Mode Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour TEMP. NTSC Tint NTSC Setup Function Provides complete preferred setups adjusted for colour, contrast, brightness and sharpness to suit various viewing situations. You can also press Preset/yellow to jump to a picture mode directly. Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour TEMP.
Adjusts colour tint English NTSC Tint This option is only available for NTSC video sources. Press for redder tones, for greener 0 to 64 tones. Sets up the NTSC video display format to match that of the input NTSC video Press or to NTSC Setup input from other devices change selection. (such as a DVD player). • 0 IRE • 7.5 IRE This option is only available for NTSC video sources. Auto Frequency Phase H. Position V. Position Automatically adjusts frequency, phase, H. position and V.
Black Extension ACE Noise Reduction Aspect Ratio Auto Format Off Off Off 16:9 Off Function Operation Enhances the contrast among details when viewing dark images. Range The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Item Black Extension English Feature Feature menu This option will not be available if the ACE function is set to Low, Medium or High.
English Window Window menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Item PIP Main Input Sub Input PIP Audio Function Picture in Picture PC ATV Main Operation Range • Full Screen Full screen Display Video and Graphic images simultaneously in Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode. PIP • Picture in Picture Video image Graphic image Select the graphic signal input source for the PIP function.
English TV TV menu Auto Installation... Manual Installation > Program Edit > Child Lock > The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Item Auto Installation Manual Installation Program Edit Child Lock Function Operation See "8. Initialize your TV" on page 7. See "Performing manual installation" below. See "Editing programs" on page 40. See "Child Lock" on page 41.
English 7. Press to highlight Store on PR, and then press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to enter the number (location) for this program. Press OK to confirm. 8. Press MENU to save the program and close the menu. Editing programs You can delete unwanted programs, add a program name and change the program position number. This option is not possible when the Child Lock is activated. See "Child Lock" on page 41. Naming a program 1.
Locking/unlocking a program for the Child Lock function 1. In the TV menu, press or to select Program Edit and then press OK. 2. Press to select Select PR, and then press or to select the program you wish to lock. You can also press the Program selection numeric buttons on the remote control to select the program directly. Two digit entry is required. For example, press "0", "2" to select program 2. 3.
English 3. Press to select Child Lock and then press or to select from the following options: • On: Enables the Child Lock. Once enabled, the program will be childlocked. • Off: Disables the Child Lock. Press MENU to close the menu. Changing Child Lock password 1. In the TV menu, press or to select Child Lock and then press OK. 2. Enter the password using the Program selection numeric buttons (default password: 0000). When entering, you can press to clear a wrong character.
English Setup Setup menu The available menu items are dependent on the input source being selected. The illustration is for reference only. Language Backlight Sleep Timer ECO DVI Input Reset All Settings Item Function Language Select your desired language for the OSD menu. Backlight Adjust backlight intensity. If Auto is selected, the ambient light sensor will be activated and the TV’s backlight will be changed automatically according to the ambient lighting condition.
English Reference Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this User Manual. BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Copyright Copyright 2006 BenQ Corporation (www.BenQ.com). All rights reserved.
Reference 45 English 3. Observe warnings - All warnings on the TV and in the instructions must be observed closely. 4. Follow instructions - All operating instructions must be followed. 5. Water and moisture - Do not use this TV 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.
English • When the TV has been exposed to rain or water. • When the TV does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions. • If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way. • When the TV displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Any noticeable abnormality in the TV indicates that the TV needs servicing. 16. Controls - Do not touch the controls other than those described in this manual.
Dimensional drawings English VL3733 Unit: mm Reference 47
VL4233 English Unit: mm 48 Reference
Specifications VL3733 25Kg 968.3 x 746.3 x 295 mm 37 inches 16:9 1366 x 768 English Model Weight (Net) Dimensions (W x H x D) LCD panel size Aspect ratio Native resolution LCD panel brightness (typical) LCD panel contrast ratio (typical) Viewing angle Response time Amplifier TV VL4233 35Kg 1080 x 811.
Supported PC (D-Sub/DVI) input signal resolution English Resolution 720 × 400 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1280 × 720 1280 × 1024 1360 × 768 1920 × 1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.469 31.469 35 37.5 37.86 35.16 37.879 46.88 48.08 48.363 56.5 60 44.955 63.98 47.7 67.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.08 59.94 67 75 72.81 56.25 60.317 75 72.19 60 70 75 59.939 60.02 60 60 Dot Clock Frequency (MHz) 28.322 25.175 30.24 31.50 31.
Troubleshooting Symptoms TV does not turn ON There is no picture or sound "Not supported" appears The image appears distorted Improper screen position or size Possible Causes Ensure the TV power is ON (as shown by the green Power indicator on the front of the TV). If so, check that the remote control is working or not. Press the Power/standby button on it.
Symptoms English Possible Causes • Try a different input source to confirm if the symptom is still present or whether the source is at fault. • Check for mis-connection of cables for that input. • Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected. Degraded colours or hue • Change programs to confirm if the symptom is still present or whether the program station is at fault. • Try a different picture mode to check that picture settings haven't been altered.
Symptoms Reference 53 English Possible Causes • The reception may be weak. See next problem solution. • Change programs to confirm if the symptom is still The picture is not sharp or present or whether the program station is at fault. the picture contains image • Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected. movement when using the • Try redirecting or relocating your antenna to TV tuner input improve the picture.
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