BenQ Va421 User Manual

Section 1: Quick Start Guide1
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...

Section 1: Quick Start Guide2
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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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7. Using common TV operations 
• To alter the volume, press VO LU M E  + or VO LU M E  - on the remote control, or VO L +  or 
VO L-  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...

Getting to know the TV7
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 Users 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...

Getting to know the TV8
Front view
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No.NameDescription
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 
windowReceives 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 TV9
Control panel
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No.NameDescription
1
 (Power/
standby) buttonToggles 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 /...

Getting to know the TV10
Rear view
The actual positions and number of input sockets varies from model to model.
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No./IconNameDescription
1Carrying handle Use these handles when moving the TV to 
another location by hand.
2Cable holder Holds cables in place.
Main power 
switchTurns 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...