Dynex DX-26L100A13 User Manual (English) - Page 2

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Dynex DX-26L100A13

26” LCD TV

Contents

CHILD SAFETY

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Important Safety Instructions

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Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Caution

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

Installing the stand

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

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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 an antenna or cable TV (no box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

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

Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Connecting a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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 program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Section	Page
Important Safety Instructions	6
Warning	6
Electric shock hazard	6
Lightning	6
Power lines	6
Handling the LCD panel	6
Replacement parts	6
Safety check	6
Power source	6
Servicing	6
Caution	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	8
Package contents	8
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
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	14
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	15
Using HDMI	15
Using DVI	15
Using component video (better)	16
Using composite video (good)	16
Connecting a VCR	17
Connecting a camcorder or game console	17
Connecting a computer	18
Using VGA	18
Using HDMI	18
Connecting a USB flash drive	19
Connecting headphones	19
Connecting a basic home theater system	20
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	20
Using the remote control	20
Installing remote control batteries	20
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 program 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
Ratings	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	33
Setting the clock	33
Setting the sleep timer	34
Adjusting menu settings	34
Selecting the menu language	34
Labeling an input source	35
Restoring settings to default	35
Using a USB flash drive	35
Switching to USB mode	35
Browsing photos	36
Viewing your favorite photos	36
Viewing photos in a slideshow	37
Customizing slideshow settings	37
Maintaining	38
Cleaning	38
Servicing	38
Troubleshooting	38
Video and audio	38
Remote control	40
General	40
Specifications	41
Warranty	41
Dimensions and weight	41
Screen	41
Display resolutions/VGA scan rates	41
Tuner	41
Inputs	41
Outputs	41
Audio	41
Power	41
Miscellaneous	41
Programming universal remote controls	42
Programming a different universal remote control	42
For additional help and information…	42
Common universal remote control codes	42
Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	42
Legal notices	42
FCC Part 15	42
FCC warning	43
Cables	43
HDMI	43
Dolby Laboratories	43
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions	44
Definitions:	44
How long does the coverage last?	44
What does this warranty cover?	44
How to obtain warranty service?	44
Where is the warranty valid?	44

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