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Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting or changing the password

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Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Downloading rating information

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Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the closed captioning mode

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Customizing digital closed captioning styles

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Adjusting time settings

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Setting the clock

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Setting the sleep timer

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Adjusting menu settings

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Selecting the menu language

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Labeling an input source

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Displaying system information

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Restoring settings to default

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Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Video and audio

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Remote control

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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Programming a different universal remote control

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For additional help and information… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Common universal remote control codes

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Legal notices

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One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Definitions:

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How long does the coverage last?

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What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

What does the warranty not cover?

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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	7
Cautions	7
Damage requiring service	7
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
Side - Controls	9
Side - Connections	10
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
Connecting an HDMI or DVI device (best)	16
Connecting a component video device (better)	16
Connecting a composite video device (good)	17
Connecting a VCR	17
Connecting a camcorder or game console	18
Connecting a basic home theater system	18
Using digital audio	18
Using the remote control	18
Installing remote control batteries	18
Aiming the remote control	19
Turning on your TV for the first time	19
Understanding the basics	20
Turning your TV on or off	20
Selecting the video input source	20
Using the on-screen menus	20
Navigating the menus	21
Selecting a channel	21
Adjusting the volume	21
Viewing program information	21
Adjusting the picture	21
Adjusting the TV picture	21
Adjusting the sound	23
Adjusting sound settings	23
Playing TV audio only	23
Changing channel settings	24
Automatically scanning for channels	24
Hiding channels	24
Setting up a favorite channel list	25
Viewing a favorite channel	25
Adding or changing a channel label	26
Checking the digital signal strength	26
Setting parental controls	27
Setting or changing the password	27
Setting parental control levels	27
Ratings	29
Blocking unrated TV	29
Locking control buttons	30
Downloading rating information	30
Using closed captioning	31
Turning closed captioning on or off	31
Selecting the closed captioning mode	32
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	32
Adjusting time settings	33
Setting the clock	33
Setting the sleep timer	34
Adjusting menu settings	34
Selecting the menu language	34
Labeling an input source	35
Displaying system information	35
Restoring settings to default	36
Maintaining	36
Cleaning	36
Servicing	36
Troubleshooting	36
Video and audio	36
Remote control	38
General	38
Specifications	39
Warranty	39
Dimensions and weight	39
Screen	39
Display resolutions	39
Tuner	39
Inputs	39
Outputs	39
Audio	39
Power	39
Miscellaneous	39
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 Trademark Acknowledgement	41
HDMI	41
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions	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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