Dynex DX-24LD230A12 User Manual (English) - Page 3

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Adjusting the picture

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Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting power on vivid mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the computer image

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Adjusting the sound

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Selecting the sound mode or audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the sound settings

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Playing TV audio only

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Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting or changing the password

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

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing blocked content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

Downloading rating information

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Setting DVD locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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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Manually setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the sleep timer

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Adjusting menu settings

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Selecting the menu language and transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Labeling an input source

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Restoring default settings

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Restoring default settings

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Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Care and handling of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Video and audio

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Remote control

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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Disc playback

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USB photo display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Programming a different universal remote control

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Common universal remote control codes

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Legal notices

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

US and Canada Market

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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/DVD combo components	9
Package contents	9
Front	9
Back	9
Side	10
Remote control	10
Making connections	11
What connection should I use?	11
Connecting power	12
Connecting a cable or satellite box	12
Using an HDMI cable (best)	12
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	13
Using component video cable (better)	13
Using composite video cable (good)	14
Using coaxial cable (good)	14
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	15
Connecting an HDMI or DVI device	15
Connecting a component video device	16
Connecting a composite video device	16
Connecting a computer	17
Using VGA	17
Using HDMI	17
Connecting a USB flash drive	18
Connecting headphones	18
Connecting a basic home theater system	19
Using digital audio	19
Using analog audio	19
Using the remote control	19
Installing remote control batteries	19
Aiming the remote control	19
Turning on your TV/DVD combo for the first time	20
Understanding the basics	21
Turning your TV/DVD combo on or off	21
Selecting the video input source	21
Using the DVD player	21
Playback controls	21
Changing DVD settings	22
Viewing photos	22
Viewing your photos	22
Viewing your favorite photos	22
Viewing photos in a slide show	23
Customizing the slide show settings	23
Using the on-screen menus	23
On-screen menu overview	23
Navigating the menus	24
Selecting a channel	24
Adjusting the volume	24
Viewing channel information	24
Adjusting the picture	25
Adjusting the TV picture	25
Setting power on vivid mode	26
Adjusting the computer image	26
Adjusting the sound	27
Selecting the sound mode or audio language	27
Adjusting the sound settings	27
Playing TV audio only	27
Changing channel settings	28
Automatically scanning for channels	28
Hiding channels	29
Setting up a favorite channel list	29
Viewing a favorite channel	30
Adding or changing a channel label	30
Checking the digital signal strength	30
Setting parental controls	31
Setting or changing the password	31
Setting parental control levels	31
Ratings	31
Blocking unrated TV	33
Viewing blocked content	33
Locking control buttons	33
Downloading rating information	34
Setting DVD locks	35
Using closed captioning	35
Turning closed captioning on or off	35
Selecting the closed captioning mode	36
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	36
Adjusting time settings	37
Manually setting the date and time	37
Setting the sleep timer	38
Adjusting menu settings	38
Selecting the menu language and transparency	38
Labeling an input source	39
Restoring default settings	39
Restoring default settings	39
Maintaining	40
Cleaning	40
Servicing	40
Care and handling of discs	40
Handling discs	40
Storing discs	40
Cleaning discs	40
Troubleshooting	41
Video and audio	41
Remote control	42
General	42
Disc playback	43
USB photo display	43
Specifications	44
Warranty	44
Dimensions and weight	44
Screen	44
Display resolutions/VGA scan rates	44
Tuner	44
Inputs	44
Outputs	44
Audio	44
Power	44
DVD player	44
Miscellaneous	44
Programming universal remote controls	45
Programming a different universal remote control	45
Common universal remote control codes	45
Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	45
Legal notices	46
FCC Part 15	46
FCC warning	46
Cables	46
Canada ICES-003 statement	46
HDMI	46
Open Source Software	46
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions	47
US and Canada Market	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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