Dynex DX-40L150A11 User Manual (English) - Page 2

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Dynex DX-40L150A11

40" LCD TV

Contents

CHILD SAFETY

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Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cautions

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Installing and removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the stand

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Installing a wall-mount bracket

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TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Right side

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Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the remote control

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Installing remote control batteries

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Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Programming a universal remote

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Making connections

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Selecting a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting an HDMI device

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Connecting a component video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a VCR

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Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a home theater system

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Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning your TV on or off

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Selecting the video input source

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Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Displaying program information

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On-screen menu overview

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Navigating the menus

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Adjusting basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the picture

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Adjusting the TV picture

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Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the component image

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Adjusting the sound

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Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section	Page
Contents	2
Important safety instructions	5
Warnings	5
Electric shock hazard	5
Lightning	5
Power lines	5
Handling the LCD panel	5
Replacement parts	5
Safety check	5
Power source	5
Cautions	5
Damage requiring service	5
Outdoor antenna grounding	6
Note to CATV system installer	6
Condensation	6
Mobile telephone warning	6
End of life directives	6
Non-active pixels	6
Installing and removing the stand	7
Cautions	7
Installing the stand	7
Installing a wall-mount bracket	7
TV components	8
Accessories	8
Right side	8
Back	8
Left side	9
Remote control	9
Using the remote control	10
Installing remote control batteries	10
Aiming the remote control	10
Programming a universal remote	11
Making connections	11
Selecting a location	11
Connecting the power	11
Connecting an HDMI device	12
Connecting a component video device	12
Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box	12
Connecting a VCR	13
Connecting a camcorder or game console	13
Connecting a computer	14
Connecting a home theater system	14
Connecting using analog audio cable	14
Connecting using digital audio cable	14
Connecting headphones	15
Turning on your TV for the first time	15
Understanding the basics	16
Turning your TV on or off	16
Selecting the video input source	16
Selecting a channel	16
Adjusting the volume	17
Displaying program information	17
On-screen menu overview	17
Navigating the menus	18
Adjusting basic settings	18
Adjusting the picture	18
Adjusting the TV picture	18
Adjusting the computer image	19
Setting the component image	19
Adjusting the sound	20
Adjusting the sound	20
Playing TV audio only	20
Changing channel settings	21
Automatically scanning for channels	21
Hiding and adding channels	21
Setting up a favorite channel list	22
Displaying the TV Channels List	22
Adding or changing a channel label	22
Checking digital TV signal strength	23
Setting parental controls	23
Setting or changing the password	23
Turning the button lock on or off	24
Setting parental control levels	25
TV and movie ratings	26
Blocking unrated TV	26
Downloading rating information	27
Using closed captioning	27
Turning closed captioning on or off	27
Selecting the closed captioning mode	27
Customizing digital TV closed captioning styles	28
Adjusting time settings	29
Setting the date and time	29
Setting the sleep timer	29
Adjusting menu settings	30
Selecting the menu language and transparency	30
Labeling an input source	30
Restoring default settings	31
Troubleshooting	31
Video and audio	31
Remote control	32
General	32
Maintenance	32
Cleaning	32
Specifications	32
Legal notices	33
FCC Part 15	33
FCC warning	33
Cables	33
Canada ICES-003 statement	33
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	33
HDMI	33
US and Canada Markets	34
Definitions:	34
How long does the coverage last?	34
What does this warranty cover?	34
How to obtain warranty service?	34
Where is the warranty valid?	34
What does the warranty not cover?	34
Mexico Market	34
Definitions:	34
How long does the coverage last?	34
What does this warranty cover?	34
How to obtain warranty service?	34
Where is the warranty valid?	34

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