Dynex DX-24L200A12 User Manual

24” LCD TV

DX-24L200A12

USER GUIDE

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Dynex DX-24L200A12

24” 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Back and Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Connecting a cable or satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Using the on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Viewing program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Customizing digital closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Restoring settings to default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 For additional help and information… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 How long does the coverage last? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 What does the warranty not cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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CHILD SAFETY

It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display

As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in mind

The issue

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.

Tune into safety

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One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand rated for the weight of your TV.

Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment system furniture and TVs.

Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a crate or chest of drawers.

Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

Wall mounting

If you decide to wall mount your TV, always remember:

•One size 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 manufacturers.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a professional installer.

•Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted

to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are unsure, ask a professional installer.

•TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.

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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 that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with a dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable.

16An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the Class I apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.

17Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

18The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Warnings

Electric shock hazard

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians.

Lightning

For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges.

Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Handling the LCD panel

•Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.

•If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation.

•If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards.

Safety check

After completing any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition.

Important safety instructions

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Power source

Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local power company.

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 have fallen into your TV.

•If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.

•If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation.

•If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.

•When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

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1Antenna lead-in wire

2Grounding clamp

3Antenna discharge unit

4Grounding conductors

5Ground clamps

6Power service grounding electrode system

7Electric service equipment

Note to CATV system installer

Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Condensation

Moisture forms on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the TV's performance may be impaired. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the TV.

Mobile telephone warning

To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV.

End of life directives

Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated for environmental reasons.

Your TV also contains material that can be recycled and reused.

Non-active pixels

The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not considered defects.

Note

The appearance of the product in this User Guide may differ from your actual product, and is for explanatory purposes only.

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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:

1Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.

2Align the stand with the column, insert, then twist until you hear it snap into place.

Installing a wall-mount bracket

Warning

This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL

Listed wall mount bracket.

To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:

1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.

2Push the button marked PUSH, then rotate the stand counterclockwise and remove it.

3Remove the six screws that secure the stand column to the TV, then remove the column.

4Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV.

Note

The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.

7.87 in. (200 mm)

3.94 in. (100 mm)

Wall mount bracket holes

TV components

Package contents

•Remote control and batteries (2 AAA)

•Stand with screws

•Composite cable

•Quick Setup Guide

TV components

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Front				Back and Side
1	2	3	4	5

INPUT MENU	VOLVOL+	POWER

SERVICE

PC / DVI

COMPONENT IN

AV IN

DIGITAL

HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI

VGA

Y

PB

PR VIDEO

L - AUDIO - R

PORT

AUDIO IN

ANT / CABLE

OUTPUT

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	#	Item			Description
					Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then
	1	INPUT			press or to select a video input source.
					For more information, see “Selecting the
					video input source” on page 18.
					Press to open the on-screen menu. For more
	2	MENU			information, see “Navigating the menus” on
					page 18.
	3	CH /CH			Press to go to the next or previous channel in
					the channel list.
	4	VOL+/VOL–			Press to increase or decrease the volume.
					Press to turn your TV on or off (standby
	5		(Power)		mode). When your TV is in standby mode,
					power still flows through it. To completely
					disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
	6	Remote sensor			Receives the signals from the remote control.
					Do not block.
					Lights blue when your TV is turned on.
					Lights red when your TV is in standby mode.
	7	Power indicator			Flashes red when your TV receives no signal
					from VGA and enters DPMS mode.
					For more information, see “Turning your TV
					on or off” on page 18.

	#	Item	Description
	1	Service Port	For software update only. Do not use.
			Connect an HDMI device to these
			jacks. An HDMI cable carries both
			video and sound. You do not need to
			make an audio connection for an
	2	HDMI1/HDMI2	HDMI device. For more information,
			see “Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray
			player” on page 11, or “Using DVI
			(same as HDMI but requires a sound
			connection)” on page 12.
			Connect the video for a computer to
	3	PC IN VGA	this jack. For more information, see
			“Connecting a computer” on page 14.
			Connect the audio from a computer or
			a DVI device to this jack. For more
	4	PC IN AUDIO	information, see “Connecting a
			computer” on page 14 or “Using DVI
			(same as HDMI but requires a sound
			connection)” on page 12.
			Connect the video for a component
	5	COMPONENT IN Y, PB, PR	video device to these jacks. For more
			information, see “Using component
			video (better)” on page 9.
			Connect the video for a composite
	6		video device, such as a VCR, to these
		AV IN VIDEO	jacks. For more information, see “Using
			composite video (good)” on page 10,
			or “see "Using VGA" on page 14.
			The component video jacks
			(COMPONENT IN Y, PB, PR) share
			these audio jacks with the composite
			video jack (AV IN VIDEO).
			Connect the audio for a component
			video device connected to the Y, PB,
			PR jacks. For more information, see
	7	L/R AUDIO IN	“Using component video (better)” on
			page 9.
			-OR-
			Connect the audio for a composite
			video device connected to the AV IN
			VIDEO jack. For more information, see
			“Using composite video (good)” on
			page 13 or see "Connecting a VCR" on
			page 13.

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TV components

#	Item	Description

Connect an antenna or cable TV to this

8 ANT/CABLE IN jack. For more information, see "Connecting an antenna or cable TV

(no box)" on page 11.

		Connect headphones to this jack. For
9	(headphone)	more information, see “Connecting
		headphones” on page 15.

Connect a digital sound system to this

10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see “Connecting a basic home theater

system” on page 16.

Remote control

POWER

INPUT

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GUIDE

MENU		EXIT
	MUTE
VOL		CH
	FAVORITE
VIDEO	HDMI	TV
COMP	MTS/SAP	VGA
ZOO M	SLEEP	CH-LIST
PICTURE	AUDIO	CCD

	#	Button	Description
			Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then
	1	INPUT	press or to select a video input source.
			For more information, see “Selecting the
			video input source” on page 18.
	2	Numbers	Press to enter channel numbers and the
			parental control password.
		.(Dot)	Press to enter a digital sub-channel number.
	3		For more information, see “Selecting a
			channel” on page 19.
			Press to display TV status information, such
			as the channel number, channel name (if
	4	INFO	available), or signal source. For more
			information, see “Viewing program
			information” on page 19.
	5		Press to navigate through the on-screen
			menus and adjust settings.
	6	ENTER	Press to confirm selections or changes.
	7	MENU	Press to open the on-screen menu.
	8	MUTE	Press to mute the sound. Press again to
			restore the sound.

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	#	Button		Description
	9	VOL+/VOL–		Press to increase or decrease the volume.
				Press to select the input source.
				VIDEO—Press to select the device
				connected to the AV IN jacks.
				HDMI—Press one or more times to select
				the device connected to the HDMI1 or
	10	Video Input		HDMI2 jack.
				TV—Press to select the TV input source.
				COMP—Press to select the device
				connected to the COMPONENT video jacks.
				VGA—Press to select the device connected
				to the PC IN VGA jack.
				Press to set the sleep timer. For more
	11	SLEEP		information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on
				page 30.
				Press to select the aspect ratio. For more
	12	ZOOM		information, see “Adjusting the TV picture”
				on page 19.
				Press to select the picture mode. You can
	13	PICTURE		select Vivid, Standard, Energy Saving, or
				Custom. For more information, see
				“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 19.
				Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby
	14		(Power)	mode). When your TV is off, power still flows
				into it. To disconnect power, unplug the
				power cord.
	15	RECALL		Press to go to the last viewed channel.
				Press to display the program guide. For more
	16	GUIDE		information, see “Viewing program
				information” on page 19.
	17	EXIT		Press to close the on-screen menu.
				Press to go to the next or previous channel
	18	CH+ / CH–		in the channel list. For more information, see
				“Selecting a channel” on page 19.
				Press to open the Favorites channel list. For
	19	FAVORITE		more information, see “Setting up a favorite
				channel list” on page 23 and “Viewing a
				favorite channel” on page 23.
				In analog TV mode, press to select Stereo,
	20	MTS/SAP		Mono, or SAP. For more information, see
				“Adjusting sound settings” on page 21.
	21	CH-LIST		Press to open the channel list.
				Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You
	22	CCD		can select On, Off, or CC On Mute. For more
				information, see “Turning closed captioning
				on or off” on page 28.
				Press to select an audio mode. You can select
	23	AUDIO		Standard, News, Music, Movie, or Custom.
				For more information, see “Adjusting sound
				settings” on page 21.

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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 available connection.

Use the following tables to identify cables:

	Connection					Video	Cable connector
	type and jack					quality
	HDMI					Best (use this
	video/audio
						if your
						devices have
						HDMI)

	Component
	video(requires	Better than
	an audio
	connection)	composite,
		or coaxial
	Composite
	video(requires
	an audio	Better than
	connection)
		coaxial
	Coaxial
	video/audio
		Good
	Connection	Cable connectors
	type and jack
	Analog audio
	VGA
	(computer)
	video and
	audio

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You can use the HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device.

Cautions

•Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections.

•Loose connections can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure.

•The external audio/video equipment shown may be different from your equipment. If you have questions, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment.

•Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment.

Connecting power

To connect the power:

• Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet.

Notes

•Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.

•Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.

•The AC power cord is permanently attached to the back of your TV. Do not try to pull it out.

Connecting a cable or satellite box

Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?” on page 7.

Notes

•If the signal level for a channel is weak, the picture may be distorted. Adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

•If the picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others, the problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable TV provider.

•If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you may need to install a set-top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set-top box.

•Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. The picture displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD, thus the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as it would be if the content was originally recorded in HD.

Using HDMI (best)

To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI:

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.

3Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

75 ohm coaxial cable

Cable or satellite box

HDMI cable

Back of TV

				COMPONENT IN			AV IN
SERVICE	HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI	VGA	PC / DVI	Y	PB	PR VIDEO	L - AUDIO - R		DIGITAL
PORT			AUDIO IN					ANT / CABLE	OUTPUT

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Go through the setup wizard on page 17.

Note

An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

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Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)

Note

A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI1 jack. If you connect a DVI device to the HDMI2 jack, you will not hear any audio.

To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

2Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not provided) to one end of an HDMI cable (not provided), then connect it to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

4Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI1 jack on the back of your TV.

Cable or satellite box

75 ohm coaxial cable

HDMI cable with								Back of TV
HDMI-DVI
adapter					COMPONENT IN				AV IN
SERVICE	HDMI 2	HDMI 1 / DVI	VGA	PC / DVI	Y	PB	PR		L - AUDIO - R		DIGITAL
PORT				AUDIO IN				VIDEO		ANT / CABLE	OUTPUT
3.5 mm audio cable

5 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided) to the PC AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

6 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

7 Go through the setup wizard on page 17.

Using component video (better)

To connect a cable or satellite box using component video:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

2Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3Connect a component video cable (not provided) to the COMPONENT IN/Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

75 ohm coaxial cable

Back of TV

				COMPONENT IN			AV IN
SERVICE	HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI	VGA	PC / DVI	Y	PB	PR	VIDEO L - AUDIO - R
PORT			AUDIO IN					ANT / CABLE

Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

Component video cable

Audio cable

4Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the L and R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the audio out jack on the cable or satellite TV box.

5Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

6 Go through the setup wizard on page 17.

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Using composite video (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

2Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3Connect a composite cable (provided) to the VIDEO, L, and R jacks on the back of your TV and to the composite video and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

75 ohm coaxial cable

Back of TV

SERVICE

COMPONENT IN

AV IN

HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI

VGA

PC / DVI

Y

PB

PR

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

PORT

AUDIO IN

ANT / CABLE

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

Composite cable

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Go through the setup wizard on page 17.

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.

3Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE IN jack on the side of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

75 ohm coaxial cable

Coaxial cable

Back of TV

SERVICE				COMPONENT IN			AV IN
	HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI	VGA	PC / DVI	Y	PB	PR VIDEO	L - AUDIO - R		DIGITAL
PORT			AUDIO IN					ANT / CABLE	OUTPUT

4Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Go through the setup wizard on page 17.

Notes

•Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves.

•Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables.