Dynex DX-26LD150A11 User Manual (English) - Page 15

Making connections DX-26LD150A11/DX-32LD150A11 11 • When connecting devices to the TV/DVD combo, make sure that the TV/DVD combo and the device are turned off and that the power cords are unplugged. Selecting a location You should select a location for the TV/DVD combo: • Where direct light does not reflect on the screen • That has indirect and soft lighting • Where the TV/DVD combo has access to an antenna or cable TV connection • Where the TV/DVD combo has access to a power outlet Note: Watching TV in total darkness or with a reflection on the screen may cause eye strain. Connecting the power To connect the power: • Plug the AC cord into the AC INPUT jack on the back of your TV/DVD combo, then plug the other end into an AC power outlet. Notes: • Make sure that you only use the type of power source indicated on the marking label. • Always unplug the power cord when not using the TV for a long period of time. Connecting an HDMI device (best picture) Note: If your device has an HDMI connection, we recommend you use that to get the best quality possible. To connect an HDMI device: 1 Make sure that your TV/DVD combo's power cord is unplugged and the HDMI device is turned off. 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device. Back of TV/DVD combo HDMI cable Device with HDMI output 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack on the back of your TV/DVD combo or HDMI 3 on the side of your TV/DVD combo. Note: To connect a DVI device, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI jack on the TV/DVD combo, then connect an audio cable to the PC INPUT AUDIO jack on the back of the TV/DVD combo. To play from the HDMI device: 1 Turn on your TV/DVD combo, then press INPUT. The Input Source menu opens. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly or press or to select HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3, then press OK/ENTER. 3 Turn on the HDMI device, and set it to the correct output mode. See the HDMI device's user guide for more information. Connecting a component video device (better connection) Component cables often have red, green, and blue color-coded video connectors and red and white audio connectors. Match the colors when making connections. To connect a component video device: 1 Make sure that your TV/DVD combo's power cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off. 2 Connect a component video cable to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device. Back of TV/DVD combo Component video cable Component video device Audio cable Note: Cables are often color-coded to connectors. 3 Connect the other end of the component video cable to the COMPONENT1 INPUT (Y,PB,PR) or COMPONENT2 INPUT (Y,PB,PR) jacks on the back of your TV/DVD combo. 4 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks (L/R) on the component device. 5 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the COMPONENT1 INPUT (L/R AUDIO) or COMPONENT2 INPUT (L/R AUDIO) jacks on the back of your TV/DVD combo. To play from a component device: 1 Turn on your TV/DVD combo, then press INPUT. The Input Source menu opens. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly or press or to select Component1 or Component2, then press OK/ENTER. 3 Turn on the component video device and set it to the correct output mode. See the component video device's user guide for more information. Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box • If you are connecting a satellite TV or cable box, you can use one of the following (if available): • Best - HDMI cable • Better - Video component cables • Better - S-Video cable • Good - Video composite cable • Acceptable - 75-ohm coaxial cable. To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: 1 Make sure that your TV/DVD combo's power cord is unplugged