Dynex DX-26L100A13 User Manual
26” LCD TV
DX-26L100A13
USER GUIDE
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Dynex DX-26L100A13
26” LCD TV
Contents
CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viewing program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restoring settings to default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Using a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Switching to USB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Viewing your favorite photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Viewing photos in a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customizing slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
For additional help and information… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
How long does the coverage last? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
What does the warranty not cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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The issue
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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.
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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
Tune into safety
• 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 w all 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 InstructionsDX-26L100A13
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.
3Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Do 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.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the 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.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer 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.
15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must
remain readily operable.
16 An 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.
17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
18 The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
Warning
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.
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.
Servicing
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in the
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Important Safety Instructions
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Caution
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
will 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.
Condensation
Moisture will form 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. For
disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities
to find a recycler in your area.
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.
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Antenna lead-in wire
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Grounding clamp
2
Antenna discharge unit
3
Grounding conductors
4
Ground clamps
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Power service grounding electrode system
6
Electric service equipment
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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.
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Installing the stand or wall-mount bracketDX-26L100A13
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 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a
cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from
damages and scratches.
2 Secure the stand to the stand column on the TV with
the six screws M4 type (16 mm) provided.
3 Attach 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 M4 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)
TV components
Package contents
3.94 in. (100 mm)
Wall mount bracket holes
Installing a wall-mount bracket
Warnin g
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. If the base is not connected,
skip to Step 3.
2 Remove the six screws that secure the base to the
stand, then remove the base.
• Remote control and batteries (2 AAA)
• Stand with screws
•Quick Setup Guide
• Important Information
TV components
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# Item Description
Press to open the on-screen menu. For more
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MENU
information, see “Navigating the menus
page 19.
Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then
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INPUT
press CH or CH to select a video input
source. For more information, see “Selecting
the video input source” on page 18.
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VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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CH /CH
Press to go to the next or previous channel in
the channel list.
Press to turn your TV on or off (standby
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(Power)
mode). When your TV is in standby mode,
power still flows through it. To completely
disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
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Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control.
Do not block.
Turns off when your TV is turned on.
Power indicator
7
Lights red when your TV is in standby mode.
For more information, see “Turning your TV
on or off” on page 18.
” on
# Item Description
Connect headphones to this jack. For
1
(headphone)
more information, see “Connecting
headphones” on page 15.
Connect an antenna or cable TV to this
ANT CABLE IN
2
jack. For more information, see
“Connecting an antenna or cable TV
(no box)” on page 10.
Connect a digital sound system to this
DIGITAL OUTPUT
3
jack. For more information, see
“Connecting a basic home theater
system” on page 16.
Connect an audio amplifier to these
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
4
jacks. For more information, see
“Connecting a basic home theater
system” on page 16.
Connect the video for a component
COMPONENT IN Y, P
5
video device to these jacks. For more
B, PR
information, see “Using component
video (better)” on page 9.
Connect the audio (L and R) and video
for a composite video device, such as a
6
AV IN
VCR, to these jacks. For more
information, see “Using composite
video (good)” on page 10.
Connect the audio for a computer or a
DVI device to this jack. For more
PC/DVI AUDIO IN
7
information, see “Connecting a
computer” on page 14, or “Using DVI
(same as HDMI but requires an audio
connection)” on page 9.
Connect the video for a computer to
VGA/PC INPUT
8
this jack. For more information, see
“Connecting a computer
” on page 14.
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# Item Description
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks.
An HDMI cable carries both video and
sound. You do not need to make an
HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3
9
USB
10
audio connection for an HDMI device.
For more information, see
“Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player
on page 11, or “Using HDMI
page 11.
Connect a USB flash drive to this port.
For more information, see
“Connecting a USB flash drive
page 15.
Remote control
” on
” on
# Button Description
Press to display TV status information, such
as the channel number, channel name (if
INFO
4
”
ENTER Press to confirm selections or changes.
5
MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.
6
7
VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume.
MUTE
8
ZOOM
9
PICTURE
10
SLEEP
11
AUDIO
12
13
(Power)
RECALL Press to go to the last viewed channel.
14
available), or signal source. For more
information, see “Viewing program
information” on page 20.
Press to mute the sound. Press again to
restore the sound.
Press to select the aspect ratio. For more
information, see “Adjusting the TV picture
on page 20.
Press to select the picture mode. You can
select Vivid, Standard, Energy Savings, or
Custom. For more information, see
“Adjusting the TV picture
Press to set the sleep timer. For more
information, see “Setting the sleep timer
page 30.
Press to select an audio mode. For more
information, see “Adjusting sound settings
on page 21.
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.
” on page 20.
”
” on
”
# Button Description
Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then
or to select a video input source.
1
2
3
INPUT
Numbers
. (Dot)
press
For more information, see “Selecting the
video input source” on page 18.
Press to enter channel numbers and the
parental control password.
Press to enter a digital sub-channel number.
For more information, see “Selecting a
channel” on page 19.
GUIDE This function is not available on this model.
15
16
17
EXIT Press to close the on-screen menu.
18
CH+ / CH–
FAV OR IT E
19
20
Video Input
CH-LIST Press to open the channel list.
21
CCD
22
MTS/SAP
23
Press to navigate through the on-screen
menus and adjust settings.
Press to go to the next or previous channel
in the channel list. For more information, see
“Selecting a channel
Press to open the Favor ites channel list. For
more information, see “Setting up a favorite
channel list” on page 23 and “Viewing a
favorite channel” on page 24.
Press to select the input source.
•Press TV to select TV.
•Press COMP to select the device
connected to the COMPONENT IN video
jacks.
•Press VIDEO to select the device
connected to the AV IN jacks.
•Press VGA to select the device
connected to the PC IN VGA jack.
•Press HDMI once to select HDMI1, twice
to select HDMI2, and three times to
select a device connected to the HDMI3
jack.
Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You
can select On, Off, or CC On When Mute.
For more information, see “Turning closed
captioning on or off” on page 28.
In analog TV mode, press to select Stereo,
Mono, or SAP. For more information, see
“Adjusting sound settings
” on page 19.
” on page 21.
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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 available connection.
Use the following tables to identify cables:
Connection
type and jack
HDMI
video/audio
Component
video (requires
an audio
connection)
Composite
video (requires
an audio
connection)
Video
quality
Best (use this
if your
devices have
HDMI)
Better than
composite,
or coaxial
Better than
coaxial
Cable connector
Connection
type and jack
Digital coaxial
audio
Analog audio
VGA
(computer)
video and
audio
USB
Cable connectors
Coaxial
video/audio
Headphone
Good
You can use the HDMI1 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.
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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?
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.
3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the
HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI
OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.
” on page 7.
Cable or satellite box
75 ohm coaxial cable
HDMI cable
Side of TV
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite
box.
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 another HDMI 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.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack
to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
3 Connect 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.
4 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the
HDMI1 jack on the side of your TV.
Cable or satellite box
75 ohm coaxial cable
Side of TV
3.5 mm audio cable
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 or satellite box.
3 Connect a component video cable (not provided) to
the COMPONENT IN/Y, PB, PR jacks on the side of
your TV and to the component video out jacks on
the cable or satellite box.
Cable or satellite box
75 ohm coaxial cable
Audio cable
Side of TV
Cables are often
color-coded to match
color-coded jacks.
Compo nent vid eo cabl e
HDMI cable with
HDMI-DVI adapter
5 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided) to the
PC/DVI 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.
4 Connect an audio cable (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.
Note
When you connect the audio using the L and R audio
jacks, the audio output is analog. Your TV also has a
digital coaxial audio jack, so you can connect the
video to the component video jacks, then connect a
digital coaxial audio cable to receive digital audio.
5 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite
box.
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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.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack
to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
3 Connect a composite (A/V) cable (not provided) to
the VIDEO IN jack and L/R AUDIO jacks on the side
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
Composit e cable
Side of TV
Cables are often
color-coded to match
color-coded jacks.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite
box.
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)
To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box):
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.
2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the
ANT/CABLE IN jack on the side of your T V and to the
antenna or cable TV wall jack.
Side of TV
Coaxial c able
3 Turn on your T V.
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.
• If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact
qualified service personnel to correct the
problem.
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