Dynex DX-46L260A12 User Manual
Dynex 46” LCD TV
DX-46L260A12
USER GUIDE
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Dynex DX-46L260A12
46” 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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 headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using MTS/SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting an audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Download rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Customizing digital closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the DPMS setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Restoring settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cleaning the TV cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
For additional help and information… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
How long does the coverage last? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
What does the warranty not cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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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-46L260A12
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 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 three-prong, grounding-type
plug is a Class I apparatus. A Class I apparatus 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.
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.
Important safety instructions
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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 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.
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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2
3
4
5
7
Antenna lead-in wire
1
Grounding clamp
2
Antenna discharge unit
3
Grounding conductors
4
Ground clamps
5
Power service grounding
6
electrode system
Electric service equipment
7
6
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-46L260A12
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.
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.
2 Remove the four screws that secure the base to the stand, then
remove the base.
2 Secure the stand to the screen with the four provided screws.
Model Screw type Screw length
DX-46L260A12 M6 type 12 mm
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 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.
DX-46L260A12 (46-inch)
15.75 in. (400 mm)
Wall -moun t bra ckets
15.75 in. (400 mm)
TV components
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TV components
Package contents
Remote control and batteries (2 AAA)
Stand with screws
Composite video cable
Audio cable
Power cord
Quick Setup Guide
Front
# Item Description
Press to open the on-screen menu. For
1
MENU
2
INPUT
3
VOLUME+/VOLUME–
CHANNEL
4
CHANNEL
5
(power)
6
Remote sensor
7
Power indicator
/
more information, see “Navigating the
menus” on page 17.
Press to open the Source List, then press
or to select a video input source.
In menu mode, press to confirm
selections.
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
Press to go to the next or previous
channel in the channel list. For more
information, see “Selecting a channel”
on page 17.
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.
Receives the signals from the remote
control. Do not block.
Turns off when your TV is turned on.
Lights red when your TV is in standby
mode.
Flashes red when your TV receives no
signal from VGA and enters DPMS
mode.
Turns off when power cord is
unplugged.
For more information, see “Turning your
TV on or off” on page 16.
Back
# Item Description
1
AC IN
2
3
DIGITAL OUT
4
ANT/CABLE IN
COMPONENT Y/P
5
and L/R Audio IN
6
AV I N
7
PC IN VGA
8
PC IN AUDIO
9
HDMI1/HDMI2
10
Service port
(headphone)
Connect the supplied power cord here.
Connect headphones to this jack. For
more information, see “Connecting
headphones” on page 15.
Connect an audio amplifier to this jack.
For more information, see “Using digital
audio” on page 15.
Connect an antenna or cable TV to this
jack. For more information, see
“Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no
box)” on page 10.
Connect the video for a component
video device to these jacks. Connect the
B/PR
audio to the L and R jacks. For more
information, see “Using component
video (better)” on pages 9 or 12.
Connect the video cable from a
composite video device to the VIDEO
jack and the audio to the L and R jacks.
For more information, see “Using
composite video (good)” on page 9.
Connect the video (VGA) for a computer
to this jack. For more information, see
“Using VGA” on page 14.
Connect the audio for a computer or a
DVI device to this jack. For more
information, see “Using VGA” on page
14 or “Using DVI (same as HDMI but
requires an audio connection)” on
pages 8 or 11.
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks.
An HDMI cable carries both video and
sound. You do not need to make an
audio connection for an HDMI device.
For more information, see “Using HDMI
(best)” on pages 8, 11, or 14.
When connecting a DVI device using an
HDMI-DVI adapter, connect the device
to the HDMI1 jack.
For software update only. Do not use.
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Remote control
# Button Description
Press to open the Source List, then press
or
to cycle through the available input
1
INPUT
2
Numbers
3
4
INFO
5
ENTER
6
MENU
VOL +/VOL –
7
MUTE
8
sources. For more information, see
“Selecting the video input source” on
page 16.
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 17.
Press to display TV status information, such
as the channel number, channel name (if
available), or signal source. For more
information, see “Viewing channel
information” on page 18.
Press to confirm selections or changes.
Press to open the on-screen menu.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to mute the sound. Press again to
restore the sound.
# Button Description
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
ZOOM
PICTURE
SLEEP
AUDIO
(power)
RECALL
GUIDE
EXIT
CH +/CH–
FAVO RI TE
Video input
CH-LIST
CCD
MTS/SAP
Press to select the aspect ratio. For more
information, see “Adjusting the TV picture”
on page 18.
Press to select the video modes. You can
select Vivid, Standard, Energy Savings,
Theater, Sports, or Custom. For more
information, see “Adjusting the TV picture”
on page 18.
Press to set the sleep timer. You can select
Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240
minutes. For more information, see “Setting
the sleep timer” on page 28.
Press to select the sound mode. For more
information, see “Adjusting sound settings”
on page 19.
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.
In TV mode, press to return to the previous
channel.
Press to display the program guide. For more
information, see “Viewing channel
information” on page 18.
Press to move left, right, up, or down in
on-screen menus.
Press to close the on-screen menu.
Press to change TV channels to the next
higher or next lower channel. For more
information, see “Selecting a channel” on
page 17.
Press to open the Favorite Channel list. For
more information, see “Setting up a favorite
channel list” on page 20 and “Viewing a
favorite channel” on page 21.
TV—Press to control your TV.
COMP—Press to select the device
connected to the COMPON ENT video jacks.
VIDEO--Press to select the device connected
to the AV IN video jack.
HDMI—Press one or more times to select
the device connected to the HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2 jack.
VGA—Press to select the device connected
to the PC IN VGA jack.
Press to open the channel list.
Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You
can select CC Off, CC On, or CC On when
Mute. For more information, see “Using
closed captioning” on page 25.
Press to select the audio mode for an analog
program. You can select:
• MONO—Select this option if there is
noise or static on weak stereo
broadcasts.
• STEREO—Select this option for
programs broadcast in stereo.
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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)
Video quality Cable connector
Best (use this
if your devices
have HDMI)
Better than
S-Video,
composite, or
coaxial
Connection type
and jack
Digital coaxial
audio
Analog audio
VGA (computer)
video and audio
Cable connectors
Composite video
(requires an
audio
connection)
Coaxial
video/audio
Better than
coaxial
Good
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.
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:
• Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector on the back of
your TV, then plug the other end into a 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.
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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.
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 box.
3 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to one of the HDMI jacks
on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or
satellite box.
HDMI cable
Side of TV
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)
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 box.
3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not included) to one end of an
HDMI cable (not included).
4 Connect the HDMI-DVI adapter to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on
the side of your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or
satellite box.
Cable or satellite box
Side of TV
3.5 mm audio cable
HDMI cable with
HDMI-DVI adapter
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5 Go through the setup wizard on page 16.
Notes
An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do
not need to use any audio cables.
5 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) to the PC/DVI
AUDIO IN jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack
on the cable or satellite box.
Note
When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI
AUDI O IN jack, the audio output is analog.
6 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
7 Go through the setup wizard on page 16.
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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 box.
3 Connect a component video cable (not included) to the Y, P
P
R jacks on the back of your TV and the component video out
jacks on the cable or satellite box.
Cable or satellite box
Back of TV
COMPONENT IN
Audio cable
B, and
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 box.
3 Connect an A/V cable (included) to the AV IN 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
A/V cable
Cables are often
color-coded to match
color-coded jacks.
Back of TV
COMPONENT IN
Component video cable
4 Connect an audio cable (not included) to the L and R audio jacks
on the back 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 has a digital audio jack, so you can connect
the video to the component video jacks and connect
the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio
output.
5 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
6 Go through the setup wizard on page 16.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5 Go through the setup wizard on page 16.
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