Dynex DX-40L260A12 User Manual (English) - Page 2

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Dynex DX-32L221A12/ DX-40L260A12

32”/ 40” LCD TV

Contents

CHILD SAFETY

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Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the stand

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Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Back and Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Making connections

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What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting a cable or satellite box

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Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

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Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the remote control

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Installing remote control batteries

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Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Understanding the basics

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Turning your TV on or off

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Selecting the video input source

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Using the on-screen menus

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Navigating the menus

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Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing channel information

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Adjusting the picture

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Adjusting the TV picture

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Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the sound

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Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Automatically scanning for channels

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Hiding channels

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Setting up a favorite channel list

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Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section	Page
Important safety instructions	6
Warnings	6
Electric shock hazard	6
Lightning	6
Power lines	6
Handling the LCD panel	6
Replacement parts	6
Safety check	6
Power source	6
Cautions	6
Damage requiring service	6
Outdoor antenna grounding	7
Note to CATV system installer	7
Condensation	7
Mobile telephone warning	7
Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket	8
Installing the stand	8
Installing a wall-mount bracket	8
TV components	9
Package contents	9
Front	9
Back and Side	9
Remote control	10
Making connections	11
What connection should I use?	11
Connecting power	12
Connecting a cable or satellite box	12
Using HDMI (best)	12
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	13
Using component video (better)	13
Using composite video (good)	14
Using coaxial (good)	14
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	15
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	15
Using HDMI (best)	15
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	16
Using component video (better)	16
Using composite video (good)	17
Connecting a VCR	17
Connecting a camcorder or game console	18
Connecting a computer	18
Using VGA	18
Using HDMI	19
Connecting headphones	19
Connecting a basic home theater system	19
Using digital audio	19
Using analog audio	20
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	20
Using the remote control	21
Installing remote control batteries	21
Aiming the remote control	21
Turning on your TV for the first time	21
Understanding the basics	22
Turning your TV on or off	22
Selecting the video input source	22
Using the on-screen menus	22
Navigating the menus	23
Selecting a channel	23
Adjusting the volume	23
Viewing channel information	24
Adjusting the picture	24
Adjusting the TV picture	24
Adjusting the computer image	25
Adjusting the sound	25
Adjusting sound settings	25
Playing TV audio only	26
Changing channel settings	26
Automatically scanning for channels	26
Hiding channels	27
Setting up a favorite channel list	27
Viewing a favorite channel	28
Adding or changing a channel label	28
Checking the digital signal strength	28
Setting parental controls	28
Setting or changing the password	28
Locking control buttons	29
Setting parental control levels	30
Downloading rating information	31
Using closed captioning	32
Turning closed captioning on or off	32
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	32
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	33
Adjusting time settings	34
Setting the clock	34
Setting the sleep timer	34
Adjusting menu settings	35
Selecting the menu language	35
Labeling an input source	35
Restoring settings to the defaults	36
Maintaining	36
Cleaning the TV cabinet	36
Cleaning the TV screen	36
Upgrading the firmware	36
Troubleshooting	37
Video and audio	37
Remote control	38
General	38
Warranty	39
Dimensions and weight	39
Screen	39
Display resolutions/VGA scan rates	39
Tuner	39
Inputs	39
Outputs	39
Audio	39
Power	40
Miscellaneous	40
Programming universal remote controls	40
Programming a different universal remote control	40
For additional help and information…	40
Common universal remote control codes	40
Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	40
Legal notices	41
FCC Part 15	41
FCC warning	41
Cables	41
Canada ICES-003 statement	41
Dolby License Notice and Trade ark Acknowledgement	41
HDMI	41
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE	41
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions	43
US and Canada Market	43
Definitions:	43
How long does the coverage last?	43
What does this warranty cover?	43
How to obtain warranty service?	43
Where is the warranty valid?	43

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