BenQ Va371 User Manual

							Getting to know the TV11 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 YPbPrConnect 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/RConnect 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. AV 2  V I D E O
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. AV 2  A U D I O  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 inputs12
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). Ensure that the colours 
of the plugs and terminals match when making 
connection.
To view video images from these inputs, press 
INPUT and select AV 1, AV 2 or AV 3 
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  c a b l e
 
						

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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 to damage any pins.
2. Connect the corresponding audio output of 
your output equipment to the TVs 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 AV 1  S - V i d e o or AV 2  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 TVs 
COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2 or AV3 
Y, Pb and Pr terminals 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 corresponding audio output of 
your output equipment to the TVs 
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
 
						

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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 
TVs LINE IN terminal using an appropriate 
mini-jack stereo audio cable (not provided).
To view video image from this input, press 
INPUT and select VG A.
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. PC Audio 
cable15 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 
or
HDTV STB HDMI cable
 
						

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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. Connect the audio output of your equipment 
to the TVs LINE IN input terminal using an 
appropriate mini-jack stereo audio 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
PC Audio 
cable
 
						

							Getting to know the remote control16
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 
backlight level. (This function is not available with 
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 to select from among 4 preset 
picture modes.  
See Adjusting aspect ratio on page 19.
 
						

							Getting to know the remote control17 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 button to 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 to sequentially 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 to raise 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.
 
						

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Using the TV
Power on and standby
Turning the TV on 
After plugging the TVs 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 to display 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 VO L + on the TV, or VO LU M E  + on the remote control to increase the sound level.  
The OSD volume indicator will increase in length as volume rises.
• Press VO L- on the TV, or VO LU M E  - 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 VO LU M E  + 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.)
TV 
Channel NumberAV 1
(or AV1 S-Video)AV 2
(or AV2 S-Video)AV 3
(or AV3 YPbPr)
 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2VGAHDMI
(or DVI)
 
						

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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 to sequentially 
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 to toggle 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 
selectionDescription and usage
4:316:9
16:9Stretches 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.
4:3Resizes the image to 4:3 aspect proportions. 
Recommended for use when viewing video 
sources which are already in 4:3 aspect such as 
analog TV and PC video input.Do not select
Letter BoxResizes a 4:3 image to 16:9 aspect proportions, 
and trims off the top and bottom strips.  
Recommended for use when viewing 4:3 aspect 
video presenting compressed 16:9 aspect images 
in a 4:3 aspect frame in a so-called letterbox 
format (black strips along the top and bottom).Do not select
WideStretches a 4:3 image to the width of a 16:9 
aspect image proportions. recommended for 
use in filling the screen with a 4:3 aspcet image.Do not select
 
						

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Selecting a picture mode
To select a preset picture mode, press PRESET (yellow button) on the remote control. This 
enables you to select from the following settings: 
Using the freeze function
Press FREEZE  on the remote control to freeze the image on the screen. Press it again to restore 
normal viewing.
This freeze function does not control the input source which will continue normally, but not be 
displayed whilst the image remains frozen. When the image freeze is stopped, normal play will 
resume in real time. That is, the displayed image will jump to the current time and any interim 
video is not displayed. This is not a timeshift function. 
Do not leave the screen displaying a static image for an extended period of time because you 
may temporarily or permanently damage the screen resulting in image traces which could 
remain visible long after the original image has been removed.
Using the sleep timer
Press SLEEP/blue button on the remote control to activate the sleep timer function. Press it 
again to set the time interval. Time is set in increments of 30 minutes, from 0 to 120 minutes.
At the expiration of this time, the TV will go into standby mode. This is useful if you want the 
TV to automatically turn itself off after a set period of time.
Using the Teletext function
Press TELETEXT on the remote control to display Teletext, and again to turn it off.
Teletext is only available when TV, composite Video or S-Video is selected as the input source, 
and a signal which transmits Teletext is currently received. Not all TV stations and video signals 
contain Teletext. If in doubt, please contact the TV station or the video source provider.
When Teletext displays on-screen, you can:
• Press MODE to cycle between Teletext only and superimposed on the video image.
• Press INDEX to go to the Teletext index page.
• Press REVEAL to display any concealed Teletext information (if available).
• Press SUBPAGE to view the subpages when provided. 
If subpages are available, the page number (at top left) will display a small red s: e.g. 100s. 
• Press ASPECT to enlarge the Teletext font size. Press it again to resume normal size.
• Press FREEZE to freeze Teletext pages. Press it again to restore normal page updates.
• Press red, green, yellow, or blue button to jump to the corresponding coloured pages as 
displayed across the bottom of the Teletext screen.
• Press CHANNEL  or CHANNEL  to go to the previous or next Teletext page, or 
to move between subpages when selected.
Activating Closed Captions (CC) - subtitles
If the current station you are viewing supports teletext Closed Captions, and the current 
program being broadcast has CC activated, you can view CC on your TV.
• Activate Teletext by pressing the Teletext button.
• Activate Closed Captions by either pressing page down or page 801. Press 8, 0, then 1. 
Picture modeDescription
DynamicSuitable for viewing in brighter environments. The colour, contrast, and 
brightness of the image is increased to suit the brighter lighting condition.
StandardSuitable for viewing in environments with normal lighting condition.  
This most closely represents the broadcast standard quality.  
No alteration to colour, contract or brightness has been made.
CinemaSuitable for viewing movies in darker environments. The colour has been 
adjusted to more accurately represent natural skin tones.
PersonalYour own customised picture mode. To edit a picture mode, select Picture 
mode from the Picture menu. See Picture menu on page 25.