Dynex DX-42E250A12 User Manual (English) - Page 2

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Dynex DX-42E250A12

42” LED-LCD TV

Contents

CHILD SAFETY

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

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

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Installing the stand

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

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

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

Making connections

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What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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 basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the remote control

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Installing remote control batteries

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Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Viewing channel information

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Adjusting the picture

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Adjusting the TV picture

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Adjusting the sound

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Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using MTS/SAP

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Selecting an audio language

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Section	Page
Important safety instructions	6
Warnings	6
Electric shock hazard	6
Lightning	6
Power lines	6
Handling the LCD panel	6
Replacement parts	6
Safety check	6
Power source	6
Cautions	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	9
Package contents	9
Front	9
Back	9
Remote control	10
Making connections	11
What connection should I use?	11
Connecting power	11
Connecting a cable or satellite box	12
Using HDMI (best)	12
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	12
Using component video (better)	13
Using composite video (good)	13
Using coaxial (good)	14
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	14
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	15
Using HDMI (best)	15
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)	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 HDMI	18
Connecting a basic home theater system	18
Using digital audio	18
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	18
Using the remote control	19
Installing remote control batteries	19
Aiming the remote control	19
Turning on your TV for the first time	19
Understanding the basics	20
Turning your TV on or off	20
Selecting the video input source	20
Using the on-screen menus	20
Navigating the menus	21
Selecting a channel	21
Adjusting the volume	21
Viewing channel information	21
Adjusting the picture	21
Adjusting the TV picture	21
Adjusting the sound	22
Adjusting sound settings	22
Changing channel settings	22
Automatically scanning for channels	22
Hiding channels	23
Setting up a favorite channel list	23
Viewing a favorite channel	24
Using MTS/SAP	24
Selecting an audio language	24
Setting parental controls	24
Setting or changing the password	24
Locking control buttons	25
Setting parental control levels	26
TV/Movie ratings charts	27
Downloading rating information	27
Blocking unrated TV	28
Using closed captioning	28
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	28
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	29
Adjusting the aspect ratio	30
Setting the aspect ratio	30
Adjusting time settings	30
Setting the clock	30
Setting the sleep timer	31
Adjusting menu settings	32
Selecting the menu language	32
Restoring settings to the defaults	32
Maintaining	32
Cleaning the TV cabinet	32
Cleaning the TV screen	32
Troubleshooting	33
Video and audio	33
Remote control	34
General	34
Specifications	35
Warranty	35
Dimensions and weight	35
Screen	35
Display resolutions/VGA scan rates	35
Tuner	35
Inputs	35
Outputs	35
Audio	35
Power	35
Miscellaneous	35
Programming universal remote controls	35
Programming a universal remote control	35
For additional help and information…	36
Common universal remote control codes	36
Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	36
Legal notices	36
FCC Part 15	36
FCC warning	36
Cables	36
Canada ICES-003 statement	36
Dolby License Notice and Trade Mark Acknowledgement	36
HDMI	36
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions	37
Definitions:	37
How long does the coverage last?	37
What does this warranty cover?	37
How to obtain warranty service?	37
Where is the warranty valid?	37

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Dynex DX-42E250A12, LED-LCD TV

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