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Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing a favorite channel

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Adding or changing a channel label

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Checking the digital signal strength

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Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting or changing the password

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Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Downloading rating information

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Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Video and audio

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Remote control

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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Programming a different universal remote control

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For additional help and information… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Common universal remote control codes

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Legal notices

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One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Definitions:

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How long does the coverage last?

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What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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	10
Back	10
Remote control	11
Making connections	12
What connection should I use?	12
Connecting power	13
Connecting a cable or satellite box	13
Using HDMI (best)	13
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	14
Using component video (better)	14
Using composite video (good)	15
Using coaxial (good)	15
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	16
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	16
Connecting an HDMI or DVI device (best)	17
Connecting a component video device (better)	17
Connecting a composite video device (good)	18
Connecting a VCR	18
Connecting a camcorder or game console	19
Connecting a computer	19
Using VGA	19
Using HDMI	20
Connecting headphones	20
Connecting a basic home theater system	21
Using digital audio	21
Using analog audio	21
Using the remote control	21
Installing remote control batteries	21
Aiming the remote control	21
Turning on your TV for the first time	22
Understanding the basics	23
Turning your TV on or off	23
Selecting the video input source	23
Using the on-screen menus	23
Navigating the menus	24
Selecting a channel	24
Adjusting the volume	24
Viewing program information	24
Adjusting the picture	24
Adjusting the TV picture	24
Adjusting the computer image	26
Adjusting the sound	26
Adjusting sound settings	26
Playing TV audio only	27
Changing channel settings	27
Automatically scanning for channels	27
Hiding channels	28
Setting up a favorite channel list	28
Viewing a favorite channel	29
Adding or changing a channel label	29
Checking the digital signal strength	29
Setting parental controls	30
Setting or changing the password	30
Setting parental control levels	31
Ratings	32
Blocking unrated TV	32
Locking control buttons	33
Downloading rating information	34
Using closed captioning	34
Turning closed captioning on or off	35
Selecting the closed captioning mode	35
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	36
Adjusting time settings	36
Setting the clock	36
Setting the sleep timer	37
Adjusting menu settings	38
Selecting the menu language	38
Labeling an input source	38
Displaying system information	39
Restoring settings to default	39
Maintaining	39
Cleaning	39
Servicing	39
Troubleshooting	40
Video and audio	40
Remote control	41
General	41
Specification	43
Warranty	43
Dimensions and weight	43
Screen	43
Display resolutions/VGA scan rates	43
Tuner	43
Inputs	43
Outputs	43
Audio	43
Power	43
Miscellaneous	43
Programming universal remote controls	44
Programming a different universal remote control	44
For additional help and information…	44
Common universal remote control codes	44
Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	44
Legal notices	45
FCC Part 15	45
FCC warning	45
Cables	45
Canada ICES-003 statement	45
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	45
HDMI	45
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions	47
Definitions:	47
How long does the coverage last?	47
What does this warranty cover?	47
How to obtain warranty service?	47
Where is the warranty valid?	47

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