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- Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 1
Dynex 42" LED-LCD TV DX-42E250A12 USER GUIDE - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 2
ii Dynex DX-42E250A12 42" LED-LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 4 TV components 5 Package contents 5 Front 5 Back 5 Remote control 6 - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 3
28 Cleaning the TV screen 28 Troubleshooting 29 Video and audio 29 Remote control 30 General 30 Specifications 31 Programming universal remote controls 31 Programming a universal remote control 31 For additional help and information 32 Common universal remote control codes 32 Legal notices - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 4
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of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV. • Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 6
2 DX-42E250A12 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV. This symbol indicates - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 7
Important safety instructions DX-42E250A12 3 Cautions Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled or objects - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 8
4 DX-42E250A12 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future. Installing the stand To install the stand: 1 - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 9
TV components TV components Package contents Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with ten screws Composite video cable Audio cable Quick Setup Guide Front Back DX-42E250A12 5 # Item 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 VOLUME+/VOLUME- 4 CHANNEL / CHANNEL 5 (power) 6 Remote sensor 7 Power indicator - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 10
6 DX-42E250A12 TV components Remote control # Button 9 ZOOM 10 PICTURE 11 SLEEP 12 AUDIO 13 (power) 14 RECALL 15 GUIDE 16 17 EXIT settings" on page 18. Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby mode). When your TV is off, power still flows into it. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord. In TV - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 11
DX-42E250A12 7 Making connections What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best problems. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure. • The external audio/video - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 12
jack on the cable TV or satellite box 3.5 mm audio cable From cable TV wall jack (75 ohm) 5 Connect a 3.5mm to L+R audio cable (not included) to the AV audio in (L+R) jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box. 6 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 13
Making connections DX-42E250A12 9 Using component video (better) To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box. 3 Connect a component video cable - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 14
10 DX-42E250A12 Making connections Using coaxial (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 15
DX-42E250A12 11 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using HDMI (best) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the back of your TV - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 16
12 DX-42E250A12 Making connections Using component video (better) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. 2 Connect a component video cable (not included) to the Y/PB/PR (component - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 17
DX-42E250A12 13 Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off. 2 Connect an AV cable (included) to the AV IN jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR. Note When you connect the audio using the L and R audio - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 18
DX-42E250A12 Making connections Connecting a computer Tip Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better picture and sound. Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 19
control To aim the remote control: • Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV. Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 20
16 DX-42E250A12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet. 2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The power indicator LED turns off. 3 Press (power) again to turn off your TV. - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 21
DX-42E250A12 audio information, and resolution. • Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide number buttons to select the main digital channel, press (dot to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again to turn the TV uses less energy. • Custom-(customized picture). Lets you manually adjust picture settings - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 22
DX-42E250A12 Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings To adjust sound settings: 1 Press MENU. The turned on, it keeps the audio within a preset range, to eliminate large spikes in volume. Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Video Audio Setup TV - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 23
Changing channel settings DX-42E250A12 19 If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches automatically for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list. This may take several minutes. While searching, the TV displays a progress report. If you selected - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 24
20 DX-42E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press or to highlight the channel you Press FAVORITE on the remote control. The favorite channel list opens. 2 Press or to highlight a channel, then press ENTER. Using MTS/SAP You can select the default audio stream when watching analog TV. To use MTS - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 25
controls DX-42E250A12 21 To set or change the password: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 5 Press or to highlight Change Password, then press ENTER. The password entry screen opens. Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Video Audio Setup TV - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 26
22 DX-42E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Setup-Parental menu opens. Channel Block Program Block Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock Video Audio Setup TV Select Enter Back Exit 5 Press or to highlight Button Lock - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 27
Setting parental controls DX-42E250A12 23 TV/Movie ratings charts U.S. TV ratings (age-based) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA All children Children over seven years of age General audiences Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audiences only U.S. TV Audio Setup TV - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 28
24 DX-42E250A12 Using closed captioning 5 Press or to highlight Program Block. The Program Block menu opens. 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Setup-Parental menu opens. Video Audio Setup TV Rating Enable On U.S TV Ratings U.S Movie Ratings Canadian English - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 29
Using closed captioning DX-42E250A12 25 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens. OSD Language Aspect Ratio Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Video Audio Setup TV English Wide Select Adjust Back Exit 3 Press or to highlight Caption, then press ENTER. The - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 30
the edges, but keeps a clear image in the center. OSD Language Aspect Ratio Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Video Audio Setup TV English Wide Select Adjust Back Exit Note You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect ratio. Adjusting time settings Setting the clock To set the clock - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 31
settings DX-42E250A12 27 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens. OSD Language Aspect Ratio Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Video Audio Setup TV Time menu opens. Video Audio Setup TV Auto Synchronization Date Time Timer Power On Timer Power Off Timer Off 01/ - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 32
DX-42E250A12 Adjusting menu settings 4 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press or to select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. To turn off the sleep timer, select Off. 5 Press EXIT to close the menu. Note You can also press SLEEP to set Video Audio Setup TV English - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 33
Troubleshooting DX-42E250A12 29 Troubleshooting Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel. Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. There are black bars around the picture. No picture (screen is not lit) and no sound. Dark, - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 34
the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV. TV keeps turning • Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned off on. See "Setting the sleep timer" on page 27. Note If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 35
No No 1 (back) Supports firmware upgrade only Video Analog audio Digital audio WiFi Ethernet Headphone Audio DX-42E250A12 No No 1 coaxial (side) No No No Simulated Surround Sound Sound Leveler Power DX-42E250A12 Yes Yes Power consumption Power input Miscellaneous DX-42E250A12 On: 90 W Standby - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 36
DX-42E250A12 Legal notices 2 Follow your universal remote control's instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1. Tips • If your universal remote control has a code search feature, run a code search to identify a code that matches your TV. See your universal remote control's instructions - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 37
and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites. What does the warranty not cover? This warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction/education • Installation • Set up adjustments • Cosmetic damage • Damage due to acts of God, such as power surges • Accident(s) • Misuse - Dynex DX-42E250A12 | User Manual (English) - Page 38
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Dynex 42” LED-LCD TV
DX-42E250A12
USER GUIDE