Dynex DX-32L150A11, DX-37L150A11, DX-40L130A11, DX-46L150A11 User Manual

32", 37", 40", and 46" LCD TVs

DX-32L150A11 DX-37L150A11 DX-40L130A11 DX-46L150A11

USER GUIDE

Dynex 32", 37", 40", and 46" LCD TVs

Contents

CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

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

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

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

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

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . . . . . . .8

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Selecting a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Connecting a home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Displaying program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting the audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the signal source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Checking digital TV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Turning parental controls on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning the button lock on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting the closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Customizing digital TV closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the menu language and transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Restoring default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

US and Canada Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mexico Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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.

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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 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. 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 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.

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 a 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 this Class I television 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.

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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.

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 per form 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.

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.

Important safety instructions

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• 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.

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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 or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org 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.

Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conductors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode

system

Electric 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 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.

Installing and removing the stand

You must install your TV into the stand in order for it to stand upright on a cabinet or other flat surface. If you intend to mount your TV on a wall or other vertical surface, you must remove the stand column.

Cautions

• Read these instructions carefully before you try to assemble the stand or remove the stand column.

• Make sure that you handle the TV carefully when attempting to assemble or remove the stand. If you are not sure of your ability to do this, contact a professional installer or service technician. Dynex is not responsible for any damages or injuries that occur because of mishandling or incorrect assembly.

• Use a soft cushion or covering to prevent scratching or damage to the TV screen or cabinet.

• The speaker is not intended to support the weight of the TV. Do not move or handle the TV by the speaker. This can cause damage that is not covered by your warranty.

• Before assembly or removal of the stand, unplug the power cord.

Installing the stand

Note: Your TV may differ from the illustrations shown.

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Stand

Locators

Four M5 screws

4 Move the stand gently until the locating ridges on the stand

column align with the locating grooves on the stand.

5 Align the holes in the stand with the holes in the stand column,

then secure the stand to the column with the four M5 screws provided.

To remove the stand, loosen the four screws.

Locating grooves

To install the stand:

1 Remove the stand from the box .

Note: The wide portion of the stand should face the front of the

TV.

2 Lay the TV (screen down) on a flat, cushioned surface. 3 Align the stand with the TV, as shown in the following

illustration.

Locators

Stand

Locating grooves

Installing a wall-mount bracket

To install a wall-mount bracket:

1 Lay your TV face down on a table or bench. Make sure that you

put down a soft cushion or cloth so that your TV is not scratched.

2 Remove the four screws that secure the TV to the base. 3 Remove the four screws holding the stand column to the TV,

then remove the stand column.

Remove four screws

Remove the stand column

Stand column

Note: The appearance of the TVs in these illustrations may differ from

your actual TV and are for instructional purposes only.

4 Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using the

four M6 screws provided with the bracket.

Four M 5 screw s

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Accessories

Make sure the following accessories are included in the box with your TV:

• Remote control

• Component video cable

•Audio cable

•AC power cord

• AAA batteries (2)

•Stand

• Quick Start Guide

Front

Item Name Description

Remote control

sensor

Power indicator

Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. For more information, see “Aiming the remote control” on page 8.

Lights blue when your TV is turned on. Lights red when your T V is in standby mode.

Side

Item Name Description

In TV mode, pres s to s elec t the next or previou s

CH / CH

VOL+ / VOL-

INPUT

(power)

channel. In menu mode, press to move up or down.

In TV mode, press to increase or decrease the volume.

In menu mode, press to move right or left or to adjust menu settings.

Press to open the on-screen menu.

Press to open the INPUT SOURCE menu. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 13.

Press to turn on th e TV or put the T V in standby mode.

Caution: The TV continues to receive power even in standby mode. Unplug the power cord to disconnect power.

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Back

Item Name Description

Connect an AV device to these jacks. For

AV1 IN jack

AUDIO OUT jacks

ANT/CABLE IN

jack

S-VIDEO1 IN jack

more information, see “Connecting a VCR” on page 10 for an example of the connection.

Connect an audio amplifier to these jacks. For more information, see "Connecting a home theater system" on page 11"

Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box” on page 10.

Connect an S-Video device to this jack, then connect an audio cable to the AV1 IN AUDIO-L and AUDIO-R jacks. For more information, see "Connecting a VCR" on page 10.

Item Name Description

SERVICE PORT

(headphone)

jack

HDMI 3 jack

AV2 /S -VI DEO 2

IN jacks

AC IN

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

HDMI 1and

HDMI 2 jacks

PC IN VGA /

AUDIO jacks

COMPONENT1 and

COMPONENT2 IN jacks

For software updates only. Do not use.

Plug headphones into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting headphones” on page 12.

Connect an HDMI device to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 9.

Connect a standard AV device, such as a camcorder or game console, to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a camcorder or game console” on page 10.

Plug the power cord into this jack and into a power outlet. For more information, see “Connecting the power” on page 9.

Connect a digital optical cable to this connector, then to a digital sound system. For more information, see “Connecting using a digital audio cable” on page 11.

Connect an HDMI device to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 9.

Connect a computer to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 11.

Connect component video devices to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a component video device” on page 9.

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Remote control

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7 8

10 11

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Item Name Description

Press to turn on the TV or put the TV in standby mode.

POWER

INPUT

Numbers/.

INFO

Caution: The TV continues to receive power even in standby mode. Unplug the power cord to disconnect power.

Press to open the INPUT SOURCE menu. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 13.

Press the number buttons to enter channel numbers or the parental control password.

Press the dot button to select a digital sub-channel.

For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 13.

Press to display the information banner. For more information, see “Displaying program information” on page 13.

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Item Name Description

Press or to move up or down in on-screen

ENTER

MUTE

VOL+ / VOL–

COMP /HDMI / VIDEO/TV/

VGA

SLEEP

ZOOM

PICTURE

RECALL

GUIDE

EXIT

CH / CH

FAVO RI TE

MTS/SAP

CH-LIST

CCD

AUDIO

menus.

Press or to move left or right in on-screen menus or to adjust menu settings.

Press to confirm selections in on-screen menus or to open sub-menus.

Press to open the on-screen menu.

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Press to select the input source:

• Press COMP repeatedly to cycle between COMPONENT inputs.

• Press HDMI once to select HDMI1. Press HDMI twice to select HDMI2. Press HDMI three times to select HDMI3.

• Press VIDEO once to select AV1 I N. Press VIDEO twice to select AV2 IN. Press VIDEO three times to select S-VIDEO1. Press VIDEO four times to select S-VIDEO2.

• Press TV to switch to TV mode.

• Press VGA to view a computer connected to your TV.

Press to set the sleep timer. For more information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 27.

Press to select the screen aspect ratio. You can select Auto, Normal, Zoom, Wide, and Cinema. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 15.

Press to select the picture mode. You can select

Vivid, Standard, Theater, Sports, Energy Saving, and Custom. For more information, see

“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 15.

Press to go to the last viewed channel. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page

13.

Press to open the DTV program guide (if available). For more information, see “Displaying program information” on page 13.

Press to close the on-screen menu.

Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list. For more information, see “Automatically scanning for channels” on page 17 and “Selecting a channel” on page 13.

Press to open the favorite channel list. For more information, see “Setting up a favorite channel list” on page 18.

In analog TV mode, press to select STEREO, SAP (secondary audio language), or MONO.

Press to open the channel list. For more information see “Selecting a channel” on page 13.

Press to turn closed captioning on or off. For more information, see “Turning closed captioning on or off” on page 24.

Press to select the sound mode. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, News, or Custom. For more information, see “Adjusting the sound” on page 16.

Using the remote controlDX-32L/37L/40L/46L

Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

To install remote control batteries:

1 Press down on the battery compartment cover lock, then remove

the remote control cover.

2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make

sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries match the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

3 Replace the cover. Make sure that the lock snaps into place.

Battery precautions:

• Dispose of batteries as hazardous waste.

• Do not mix batteries of different types.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries and can cause old batteries to leak.

• Remove batteries as soon as they become inoperable. Chemicals that can leak from the batteries can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth.

• If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.

• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or other heat sources.

Aiming the remote control

To aim the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV.

• Do not place the remote control in direct su nlight.

• Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and the remote sensor.

• The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shin es on the re mote senso r. Either mov e your TV or change the angl e at which you use the remote control.

Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV

You can operate your TV with a new or existing universal remote control.

To program your existing universal remote control:

1 To program your existing remote control to work with your

Dynex TV, see the table below for common codes. If you have problems programming your remote, or need a different remote control code, visit www.dynexproducts.com for the latest remote control code information.

Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)

Universal remote control manufacturer and model

Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8

115 135 0464 8043

Set-top box manufac turer and model

Comcast M1057

0463 720 0463 0091 10463

RCA RCU807

Dish Network

VIP508, VIP622

One for All URC-6690

Motorola DRC800

Sony RM-VL600

TIVO Series 3, HD

DirectTV RC23

Notes:

• Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.

• Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.

Codes for other remote controls are available online at: http://www.dynexproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes.aspx

Tips:

• The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is often visible on the back.

• The codes shown above are common codes, but are subject to change. Please refer to Dynexproducts.com for the most up to date codes.

• If your universal remote control isn’t listed on the chart, refer to your universal remote control’s instructions and try codes for the brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need to try several codes before finding a match.

2 Follow your universal remote control’s instructions to enter the

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 for details.

• If your universal remote control has a “learn” feature, you can manually program it using your TV remote to “teach” the commands one at a time. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.

3 If all else fails, you must use a different universal remote control

that can operate both your set-top box and your TV. Five such remotes are listed on the chart, but many other compatible models are available in the market.

Making connections

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4 For more help, call technical support for your universal remote

control or set-top box manufacturer, or call the Dynex Customer Care Center. For US and Canada markets, call 1-800-305-2204. For Mexico markets, call 01-800-926-3020.

Making connections

Before you make any connections:

• Check the plugs on the ends of cables to make sure that they are the correct type before you try plugging them into jacks on the TV.

• Make sure that all plugs are securely inserted into the jacks. Loose connections can result in image or color problems.

• When connecting devices to the TV, make sure that the TV and the device are turned off and that the power cords are unplugged.

Selecting a location

You should select a location for the TV:

• Where direct light does not reflect on the screen

• That has indirect and soft lighting

• Where the TV has access to an antenna or cable TV connection

• Where the TV has access to a power outlet

Note: Watching TV in total darkness or with a reflection on the screen

may cause eye strain.

Connecting the power

To connect the power cord:

• Connect the power cable to the AC IN jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other end to a power outlet.

Connecting an HDMI device

Note: If your device has an HD MI connec tion, we reco mmend you u se that

to get the best quality possible.

To connect an HDMI device:

• Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI 1 or HDMI2 jack on the back of your TV, or HDMI3 jack on the side of your TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.

Back of TV

HDMI device

HDMI cable

Note: To connect a DVI device, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect

to the HDMI jack on the TV, then connect an audio cable to the PC IN AUDIO jack on the back of the TV.

To play from the HDMI device:

1 Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu

opens.

2 Press or to select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI3, then press

ENTER.

Note: You can also press HDMI once to select HDMI 1, twice to select

HDMI 2, or three times to select HDMI3.

Power out let

Power cord

Notes:

• The AC plug on the TV may be different from the one shown.

• Make sure that you only use the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

• Always unplug the power cord when not using the TV for a long period of time.

3 Turn on the HDMI device, then set it to the correct mode. Refer to

the instructions that came with the HDMI device.

Connecting a component video device

Component cables often have red, green, and blue color-coded video connectors and red and white audio connectors. Match the colors when making connections.

To connect a component video device:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the

component video device is turned off.

2 Connect a component video cable to the COMPONENT OUT jacks

on the component video device.

Back of TV

Component video device

Component video cable

Audio cab le

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