Dynex DX-32L152A11 User Manual (English) - Page 12

DX-32L152A11_10-0615_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 8 Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:30 AM 8 DX-32L152A11 Making connections • 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. Selecting a location You should select a location for the TV: • Where direct light does not reflect on the screen • That has indirect and soft lighting • Where the TV has access to an antenna or cable TV connection • Where the TV has access to a power outlet Note: Watching TV in total darkness or with a reflection on the screen may cause eye strain. Connecting an HDMI device Note: If your device has an HDMI connection, we recommend you use it to get the best picture and sound quality possible. To connect an HDMI device: • Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on the back of your TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device. Component video cable Audio cable Connecting a component video device 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'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. AV VIDEO L R COMP Y Pb Pr Y B L R ANT/CABLE IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L RR Back of TV Component video device HDMI device HDMI cable PC/DVI AUDIO IN VGA HDMI2 HDMI 1 Back of TV Note: To connect a DVI device, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI jack on the TV, then connect an audio cable to the PC IN AUDIO jack on the back of the TV. To play from the HDMI device: 1 Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens. 2 Press or to select HDMI1 or HDMI2, then press ENTER. Note: You can also press HDMI once to select HDMI1 or twice to select HDMI2. 3 Turn on the HDMI device, then set it to the correct mode. Refer to the instructions that came with the HDMI device. 3 Connect the other end of the component video cable to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your TV. 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 COMPONENT AUDIO-R and AUDIO-L jacks on the back of your TV. To play from the component video device: 1 Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens. 2 Press or to select Component, then press ENTER. Note: You can also press COMP once to select Component. 3 Turn on the component video device and start playback. Refer to the instructions that came with the component video device. 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 • Good - Video composite cable • Acceptable - 75-ohm coaxial cable.