Dynex DX-40L261A12 User Manual
40" LCD TV 1080p
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Front features
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray DVD player,
cable box, satellite receiver, or game station
Using HDMI (best)
Connecting an antenna/cable wall jack
COMPONENT IN
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
DX-40L261A12
Composite
cable
AC power cord
Remote control
and
2 AAA batteries
Remote
control sensor
Power
indicator
MENU INPUT VOLUME- VOLUME+ CHANNEL CHANNEL
Menu
Input
Volume
+/-
Channel
▼/▲
Power
button
Installing 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 TV with the four provided screws.
Installing 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.
2 Remove the four screws that secure the base to the TV, then remove the base.
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.
Using component cables (better)
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT IN
2
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Connecting a Home Theater System
Using Digital audio
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
TV stand and 4 screws (M6, 12 mm)
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Warning
This apparatus is intended to
be supported by a UL Listed
wall mount bracket.
Identifying cables
Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices. For the best video quality,
connect a device to the best available connection.
Connection type Video quality Cable connector
HDMI video/audio
Component video
and analog audio
Best
OR
Better
Using composite cables
(good)
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices
Blu-ray player/DVD player/VCR
AV receiver
Game console
or camera
Computer
Cable or satellite TV box
Antenna or
cable TV
(no box)
OR
Good
Composite video
and analog audio
You can use an 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’s jack.
Setting up and using your remote control
1 Press the release button on the back of the remote to remove the battery compartment 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.
Aspect ratio options
Normal:
Displays the original 4:3 aspect ratio with vertical black bars on the left
and right side of the screen.
Zoom:
Expands the image to ll the screen. The top and bottom of the image may
be cropped.
Wide :
Use this option to view content recorded in a 16:9 (wide-screen) aspect
ratio.
Cinema:
Stretches the image at the edges, but keeps a clear image in the center.
Opens the Input Source list.
Input
Enter a digital sub-channel number.
(Example: 4.1)
INFO
Opens a TV status banner.
ENTER
Conrms selections or changes.
MENU
Opens the on-screen menu.
MUTE
Mutes the sound.
Volume
Changes the volume.
Quick Launch Inputs
Selects another source
connected to your TV.
ZOOM
Changes how the picture displays
on the screen.
PICTURE
Selects the picture modes.
SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
Power
Turns your TV on or o.
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Numbers
Enter channel numbers.
.
RECALL
Returns to the previous channel.
GUIDE
Displays the program guide.
Arrows
Navigates in on-screen menus.
EXIT
Closes the on-screen menu.
Channel
Changes the TV channels.
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FAVORITE
Opens the Favorite Channel List.
MTS/SAP
Cycles through mono, stereo, and
secondary audio for analog programs.
CH-LIST
Opens the channel list.
CCD
Turns closed captioning on or o.
AUDIO
Selects the audio modes.
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Programming your remote control
To program your universal remote control to work with your new Dynex TV, see the table for common codes. If you have problems programming your remote or need a dierent remote control code, visit http://www.dynexproducts.com/remotecodes for the
latest remote control code information.
Universal remote TV codes
Universal remote controls Cable/Satellite/Set-top box
One for All
0054
Philips
0198, 0490
RCA
135
Sony
068, 069, 078, 096,
100, 164, 168, 229,
026
068, 069, 078, 096,
100, 164, 168, 229, 026
Connecting power
Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN jack on the back of your TV,
then plug the other end of the cord into a power outlet.
Back of TV
Power cord
Power outlet
2002, 1204, 1423, 1517, 0171,
1963, 0463, 1463, 0842, 1326,
167, 415, 424, 450, 456, 461,
507, 523, 567, 577, 586
Turning on your TV for the rst time
1 Connect the power cord to your TV and to a power outlet, then press (power).
The power indicator turns o and the Choose your menu Language screen opens.
2 Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight a language, then press OK/ENTER. The Choose your Picture
Mode screen opens.
3 Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Home mode or Retail mode, then press OK/ENTER. Retail
mode is not an energy-saving mode. The Choose your Tuner Mode screen opens.
4 Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite Box. If you select
Antenna or Cable, your TV scans for available channels. The scan may take several
minutes. If you select Cable/Satellite Box, your TV does not scan for channels.
5 To watch TV, press INPUT, then press ▲ or ▼ to select the video input source for your
TV signal. For example, select HDMI if your TV is connected to a cable/satellite box using
an HDMI cable or select TV if your TV is connected to an antenna or cable/satellite using
a coaxial cable.
ComcastCharterCablevision
10171, 11204, 11326,
11463, 11517, 11641,
11780, 11785, 11892,
11963, 12002
Cox
1326,
10171, 11204, 11326,
1463
11517, 11564, 11641,
DirectTV
11963, 12002
720
Time WarnerDish Network
400, 450, 461,
456, 10463,
1463, 0463
TiVo
0091
Verizon
0198, 0490
WE ARE GOING GREEN!
A copy of your User Guide is not
provided in the box but is available
online.
Go to www.dynexproducts.com,
click Support & Service. Enter your
model number in the Search eld,
then press Enter.
Click Support/Downloads.
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