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

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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

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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-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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Using coaxial (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the

cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the ANT/CABLE IN jack

on the back of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or
satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Back of TV

COMPONENT IN

Coaxial c able

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 to the ANT/CABLE IN jack on the back of

your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack.

Back of TV

COMPONENT IN

Coaxial c able

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5 Go through the setup wizard on page 16.

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.

3 Tur n on yo ur T V.
4 Go through the setup wizard on page 16.

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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Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

Using HDMI (best)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI:

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

Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the

side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray
player.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Side of TV

Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI:

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

Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not included) to one end of an

HDMI cable (not included).

3 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 DVD or Blu-ray
player.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Side of TV

3.5 mm audio cable

3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List.
5 Press

 or  to highlight HDMI 1 or HDMI 2, then press

OK/ENTER.

Note

You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the
DVD or Blu-ray player.

HDMI cable with
HDMI-DVI adapter

4 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 DVD or Blu-ray player.

Note

When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI
AUDIO IN 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 Tur n on y our TV.
6 Turn on the DVI device, then set it to the output mode. See the

documentation that came with the device for more information.

7 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list.
8 Press

 or  to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 then press OK/ENTER.

Note

You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the
HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.

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Using component video (better)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video:

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

Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect a component video cable (not included) to the Y/P

(component video) jacks on the back of your TV and to the
COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Audio cable

Back of TV

COMPONENT IN

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

Component video cable

B/PR

Using composite video (good)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video:

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

Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an AV cable (included) to the AV IN jacks on the back of

your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio
jacks, the audio output is analog.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Side of TV

Cables are often color-coded to match
color-cod ed jacks.
Connect ye llow to yellow, red to red,
and white to white.

3 Connect an audio cable (not included) to the L/R (audio in) jacks

on the back of your TV and to the L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on the
component video device.

Notes

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.

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.
5 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list.
6 Press

 or  to select Component, then press OK/ENTER.

Note

You c an also press COMP to select the component
DVD or Blu-ray player.

3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.
4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list.
5 Press

 or  to select AV, then press OK/ENTER.

Notes

• You can also press VIDEO to select the DVD or
Blu-ray player.

• If you are not using the included audio cable for
another device, you can use it and a standard
one-plug video cable instead of the three-plug
cable shown in this task.

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Connecting a VCR

To connect a VCR:

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

turned off.

2 Connect an AV cable (included) to the AV IN jacks on the back of

your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio
jacks, the audio output is analog.

Cables are often color-coded to match
color-coded jacks.
Connect yellow to yellow, red t o red, and
white to white.

Side of TV

VCR

Connecting a camcorder or game console

Note

If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI
connection, we recommend that you use the HDMI
connection to get the best quality possible.

To connect a camcorder or game console:

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

camcorder or game console is turned off.

2 Connect an AV cable (included) to the AV IN jacks on the back of

your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game
console.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio
jacks, the audio output is analog.

Camcorder or
game console

Cables are often color-coded to
match color-coded jacks.
Connect y ellow to yellow, red to
red, and white to white.

3 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the Input Source list.
4 Press

 or  to select AV, then press OK/ENTER.

Note

You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR.

5 Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press PLAY on the VCR.

3 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the Input Source list.
4 Press

 or  to select AV, then press OK/ENTER.

Note

You can also press VIDEO to select the camcorder or
game console.

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Connecting a computer

Tip

Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an
HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better
picture.

Using VGA

To connect a computer using VGA:

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

computer is turned off.

2 Connect a VGA cable (not included) to the VGA IN jack on the

side of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer.

Side of TV

Using HDMI

To connect a computer using HDMI:

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

computer is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the

side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.

HDMI cable

Side of TV

AUDIO

VGA cable

Audio cable with
stereo mini plug

Note

A VGA cable is not supplied with this TV. We strongly
recommend that you use a VGA cable with two EMC
cores (the large bumps in the cable), as shown in the
figure above.

3 Connect an audio cable with stereo mini plug to the VGA AUDIO

IN jack on the side of your TV and to the LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT

jack on the computer.

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the computer.
5 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list.
6 Press

 or  to select VGA, then press OK/ENTER.

7 Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary.

3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the computer
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List.
5 Press

 or  to highlight HDMI 1 or HDMI 2, then press

OK/ENTER.

Note

You c an also press HDMI repeatedly to select the
computer.

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Connecting headphones

The TV speakers are muted when headphones are
attached.

Warnin g

Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using
headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your
headphones that still lets you hear the sound.

To connect headphones:

• Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack on the back of
your TV.

Side of TV

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices

Blu-ray player/DVD player/VCR Cable or satellite TV box

AV re cei ver

Game console or camera

USB flash drive

Antenna or cable TV
connected directly to
the wall jack

Compu ter

Connecting a basic home theater system

Using digital audio

To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio:

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

theater system is turned off.

2 Connect a digital coaxial audio cable to the digital output jack on

the back of your TV and to the digital coaxial audio jack on the
digital home theater system.

AUDIO

Digital audio
cable

Side of TV

The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks
available on your devices. Refer to the documentation that came with
your devices for connection information.
Remember to use the best connection types available for the best
picture and sound. For information about connection types, see “What
connection should I use?” on page 7.

Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

To install the remote control batteries:

1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make

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

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3 Replace the battery cover.

Cautions

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.

• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the
batteries leak, clean the battery compartment
with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash
immediately.

• Make sure that batteries are disposed of
correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.

Aiming the remote control

To aim the remote control:

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

Turning on your TV for the first time

The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup
Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu
language, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel list.

To set up your TV:

1 Make sure that you have:

• Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 15 for
details).

• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 8
or 10 for details.)

• Connected the power cord. (See page 7 for details.)

2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose your menu

Language screen opens.

4 Press

 or  to highlight Home Mode or Retail Mode, then

press ENTER. The Choose your Tumer Mode screen opens.

Setup Wizard

Choose your Tuner Mode

Antenna

Cable

Cable/Satellite Box

Next

Back

5 Press

Select

 or  to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite

Box (if your cable TV uses a box, select Cable/Satellite Box),
then press ENTER. If you chose Antenna or Cable, your TV
automatically starts scanning for channels available in your
viewing area. If you chose Cable/Satellite Box, your TV does
not need to scan for channels.

6 To watch TV, pre ss INPUT, press

 or  to highlight the video

input source for your TV in the INPUT SOURCE list, then press
ENTER.

• If your TV is connected to an antenna, cable TV (no box), or
cable or satellite TV box using a coaxial cable, select TV.

• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using an
HDMI cable or HDMI cable with a DVI adapter, select HDMI 1
or HDMI 2.

• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a
component video cable, select Component.

• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a
composite video cable, select AV.

Setup Wizard

Choose your menu Language

English

Français
Español

Next

3 Press

Select

 or  to highlight the language you want, then press

ENTER. The Choose your Picture Mode screen opens.

Setup Wizard

Choose your Picture Mode

Home Mode

Retail Mode

Select

Next

Back

Understanding the basics

Turning your TV on or off

To turn your TV on or off:

1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet.
2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The power indicator LED

turns blue.

3 Press (power) again to turn off your TV. Your TV enters

Standby mode and the power indicator LED turns red.

Selecting the video input source

To select the video input source:

1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The Input Source list opens.

Input

TV

AV

Component

VGA

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

OK Selec t Exit

2 Press

ENTER.

 or  to highlight a video input source, then press

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You can also press a direct input button to select the video input source.

• Press TV to select TV.

• Press VIDEO to select AV IN VIDEO.

• Press COMP to select COMPONENT IN.

• Press VGA to select VGA.

•Press HDMI once to select HDMI 1. Press twice to select HDMI 2.

Using the on-screen menus

Notes

• Depending on the signal source selected, you
may see different options on your screen. The
following menus are shown in TV mode.

• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed
out.

• Menus in this manual are described in TV mode,
unless otherwise indicated.

• The screens shown in this manual are for
explanation purposes and may vary from the
actual screens on your TV.

Video menu (TV mode)

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

TV menu (TV mode)

Video Audio Setup TV

Video Audio Setup TV

Tuner Mode

Tuner Mode

Channel Scan

Channel Skip

Channel Skip

Channel List

Favorite List

MTS/SAP

MTS/SAP

Audio Language

Audio Language

Select

Select

Adjust

Antenna

Stereo
English

Stereo
English

Back

Back

Exit

Exit

Navigating the menus

Press MENU to open the on-screen menu.

Press the right or left arrow to move the cursor
on the screen or to adjust a selected item.

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4

Press the up or down arrow to select menu
options.

Select

Audio menu (TV mode)

Sound Mode Standard

Balance
Surround Sound
Equalizer
Digital Audio/SPDIF
Auto Volume Contorl

Select

Setup menu (TV mode)

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

PCM

Back

Back

English
Wide
On

Back

Move

Video Audio Setup TV

Adjust

Video Audio Setup TV

Adjust

Exit

Press ENTER to confirm selection or enter a
sub-menu.

Press MENU to return to the previou s menu.

0

Press EXIT to close the menu.

Selecting a channel

Exit

Exit

To select a channel:

• Press CH+ or CH– to go to the next or previous channel on the
memorized channel list.

• Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want,
then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to
immediately change the channel.

• To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to
select the main digital channel, press (dot), then press the
number button for the sub-channel. Wait for the channel to
change, or press ENTER to immediately change the channel. For
example, to tune to channel 5.1, press 5, (dot), then 1.

• Press RECALL to go to the last viewed channel.

• Press CH-LIST to open the channel list, press

 or  to highlight

a channel, then press ENTER. Hidden channels are grayed out in
this Channel List.

• Press FAVO RITE to open the favorite channel list, press
to highlight a channel, then press ENTER.

 or 

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Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume:

• Press VOL + or VOL – to increase or decrease the volume.

• Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again to turn the
sound back on.

Viewing channel information

To view channel information:

• Press INFO to display an information banner. The information
banner shows the current program information such as channel
number, video input source, and resolution.

• Digital channel information—Displays the channel number,
station name, channel label, broadcast program name, TV
rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, CC mode,
current time, and current program start and end times.

• Analog channel information—Displays channel number,
channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and
resolution.

• Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide, which may
present a list of available programs, program times, and program
summaries, depending on the information provided by the
broadcaster.

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the TV picture

To adjust the TV picture:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Video menu

displayed.

• Custom—(customized picture). Lets you manually
adjust picture settings such as brightness, contrast, and
sharpness.

Note

You c an also press PICTURE to select the picture
mode.

• Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of
the picture.

• Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the
picture.

• Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low
setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may
make the color look artificial.

• Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. Use this
control to make skin tones look more natural.

• Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set
this control too high, dark images may appear with light or
white edges.

• Color Temperature—Selects the color temperature. You
can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm
(to enhance the reds).

• Advanced Video—Opens the PICTURE-Advanced Video
menu where you can adjust additional video options.

• Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode
to reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Low,
Middle, Strong, or Off.

• Adaptive Contrast—Automatically adjusts picture
detail and brightness. You can select On or Off.

3 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight an option, then press  or  to adjust

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the option. You can select:

• Picture Mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select:

• Vivid—(a bright and vivid picture). Significantly
increases the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This
selection is good for video games, animation, and in
bright light environments.

• Standard—(a standard picture). Moderately increase
the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is
good for standard TV broadcasts.

• Energy Savings—(the backlight brightness is
decreased). Your TV has a backlight that provides light
for displaying a picture. By reducing the amount of light,
your TV uses less energy.

Adjusting the computer image

To adjust the computer image:

1 Make sure that your T V is in VGA m ode. For more information, see

“Selecting the video input source” on page 16.

2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Exit

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color Temperature Cool
VGA

Select

3 Press

 or  to highlight VGA, then press ENTER. The VGA menu

opens.

Auto Adjust
H.Position
V.Position
Phase
Clock

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Enter

Back

Exit

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4 Press  or  to highlight an option, then press  or  to adjust

the option. You can select:

• Auto Adjust—Automatically adjusts the image settings
such as position and phase.

• H. Position—Moves the image right or left.

• V. Pos ition —Moves the image up or down.

• Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency.

• Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting sound settings

To adjust sound settings:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

Move

Back

• Auto Volume Control—Lets you turn automatic volume
control On or Off. When this option is turned on, it keeps the
audio within a preset range, to eliminate large spikes in
volume.

4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Changing channel settings

Automatically scanning for channels

When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals
and stores the channel information in the channel list. When you press
CH + or CH –, your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the
channel list.

If the TV signal source changes, for example you change from an
outdoor antenna to cable TV (no box), you need to scan for channels.

To automatically scan for channels:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness

Contrast

Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

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2 Press

 or  to highlight AUDIO, then press . The AUDIO menu

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Sound Mode Standard

3 Press

Balance
Surround Sound
Equalizer
Digital Audio/SPDIF
Auto Volume Contorl

Select

 or  to highlight an option, then press  or  to adjust

Adjust

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the option. You can select:

• Sound Mode—Selects the sound mode. You can select
Standard, News, Custom, or Music.

• Balance—Adjusts the balance between the left and right
audio channels.

• Surround Sound—Turns the surround sound effect On or
Off.

• Equalizer—Lets you select the frequency you want to
adjust or change it’s value.

• Digital Audio/SPDIF—Sends digital audio to an external
audio system. You can select PCM (to select to output audio
in 2-channel stereo), or RAW (to pass through the original
digital audio sound).

Select

2 Press

Exit

3 Press

 or  to highlight TV, then press . The TV menu opens.

Tuner Mode
Channel Scan
Channel Skip
Favorite List
MTS/SAP
Audio Language

Select

 or  to highlight Tuner Mode, then press  or  to

Move

Video Audio Setup TV

Adjust

Back

Antenna

Stereo
English

Back

Exit

Exit

select Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite Box.

4 Press

 or  to highlight Channel Scan, then press ENTER. The

TV-Channel Scan screen opens.

Channel Scan

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• If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD TV signal,
select Antenna.

• If your cable is connected to your TV through a tuner box,
select Cable/Satellite Box.
If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches
automatically for available channels in your area and stores
the channel information in the channel list. This may take
several minutes. While searching, the TV displays a progress
report.
If you selected Cable/Satellite Box, the channel search is
not necessary.

Note

You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search,
but you will need to run the auto channel search
again to create a channel list.

Hiding channels

You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press or ,
your TV skips the hidden channels. You can still tune to a hidden
channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel.

To h ide ch annel s:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

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4 Press

 or  to highlight the channel you want to hide, then

press ENTER. The check mark disappears.

Notes

• A channel with a check mark is not hidden. A
channel with no check mark is hidden.

• If the list has more than one page, press 
to scroll through the pages.

5 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting up a favorite channel list

You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through
your favorite channels by pressing FAVORIT E, then selecting a channel
from the favorite channel list.

To set up a favorite channel list:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight TV, then press . The TV menu opens.

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or 

Exit

Select

2 Press

3 Press

 or  to highlight TV, then press . The TV menu opens.

Tuner Mode
Channel Scan
Channel Skip
Favorite List
MTS/SAP
Audio Language

Select

 or  to highlight Channel Skip, then press ENTER. The

Channels list opens.

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5.2

5.3

5.4
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Set

Move

Video Audio Setup TV

Adjust

Select

Back

Antenna

Stereo
English

Back

Back

Exit

Tuner Mode
Channel Scan
Channel Skip
Favorite List
MTS/SAP
Audio Language

Select

3 Press

 or  to highlight Favorite List, then press ENTER. The

Video Audio Setup TV

Antenna

Stereo
English

Adjust

Back

Exit

TV-Favorite List screen opens.

Exit

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5.2

5.3

5.4

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4 Press  or  to highlight the channel you want to add to the

favorites list, then press ENTER. A check mark appears next to
the channel.

Notes

• To remove a channel from the favorites list,
highlight the channel, then press ENTER. The
check mark disappears and the channel is
removed from the list.

• If the list has more than one page, press 
to scroll through the pages.

5 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Viewing a favorite channel

To view a favorite channel:

1 Press FAVO RITE on the remote control. The favorite channel list

opens.

2 Press

 or  to highlight a channel, then press ENTER.

Using MTS/SAP

You can select the default audio stream when watching analog TV.

To use MTS/SAP:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Back

2 Press

Select

Move

 or  to highlight TV, then press . The TV menu opens.

Selecting an audio language

You can select the default audio language to listen to when watching
digital TV programs.

To s elect t he aud io lan guage :

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

or 

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness

Contrast

Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

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 or  to highlight TV, then press . The TV menu opens.

Tuner Mode
Channel Scan
Channel Skip
Favorite List
MTS/SAP
Audio Language

Select

 or  to highlight Audio Language, then press  or 

to select the default audio language you want. You can select:

Exit

• English

• Spanish

• French

4 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Video Audio Setup TV

Move

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Adjust

Back

Antenna

Stereo
English

Back

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Exit

Exit

Video Audio Setup TV

Antenna

Stereo
English

Back

3 Press

Tuner Mode
Channel Scan
Channel Skip
Favorite List
MTS/SAP
Audio Language

Select

Adjust

 or  to highlight MTS/SAP, then press  or  to select

the default audio stream you want. You can select:

• MONO–if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts.

• STEREO–for programs broadcast in stereo.

• SAP–to listen to a secondary audio program (if available).

Note

You can also press MTS/SAP on the remote control
one or more times to select the audio mode.

4 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting parental controls

Setting or changing the password

Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching
inappropriate material on TV. When set, parental controls read the
rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports)

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and deny access to programs that exceed the ratings level you select. To
watch programs that exceed the selected rating, you must enter a
password.

To set or change the password:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness

Contrast

Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

Move

Back

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2 Press  or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

3 Press

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

Enter

 to highlight Parental, then press ENTER. The Input

English
Wide
On

Back

Exit

Pass word screen opens.

Input Password

Input Pass

Return

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

default password is 0000. You should change the password to a
number you can remember. The Parent al menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Channel Block
Program Block
Input Block
Change Password
Clean All
Button Lock

Select

Enter

Back

Exit

Locking control buttons

When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on the side of your TV
are locked and you can only operate your TV using the remote control.

To lock control buttons:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

3 Press

 to highlight Parental, then press ENTER. The Input

Password screen opens.

Move

Video Audio Setup TV

Enter

Back

English
Wide
On

Back

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Exit

Exit

5 Press

 or  to highlight Change Password, then press

ENTER. The password entry screen opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

New Password

Back

6 Press the number buttons to enter a password, then enter the

password again. The Parent al menu opens again.

Note

If you forget your password, enter 9999.

7 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Input Password

Input Pass

Return

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

Setup-Parental menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Channel Block
Program Block
Input Block
Change Password
Clean All
Button Lock

5 Press

Select

Enter

Back

 or  to highlight Button Lock, then press  or  to

Exit

select On (locks the buttons), or Off (unlocks the buttons).

6 Press EXIT to close the menu.

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Setting parental control levels

You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada.
The following task shows how to set controls for U.S. TV ratings. You use

similar steps for setting U.S. movie and Canadian TV ratings.

To set parental control levels:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Move

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Back

English
Wide
On

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5 Press

 or  to highlight Program Block. The Program Block

menu opens with Rating Enable highlighted.

Video Audio Setup TV

Rating Enable
U.S TV Ratings
U.S Movie Ratings
Canadian English Ratings
Canadian French Ratings
Open V-Chip
Block Unrated

Select

6 Press
7 Press

Exit

 or  to select On or Off.
 or  to highlight US TV Ratings, US Movie Ratings,

Canadian English Ratings, or Canadian French Ratings,
then press

 or ENTER. The TV Rating sub-menu opens.

TV-Y
TV-Y7
TY-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA

Allowed Rating

□

Set

Adjust

Video Audio Setup TV

A D L S V FV

□
□
□
□

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

Select

Back

□

□

□

□

□

□

Allowed Rating

□

Back

On

Exit

3 Press

Select

Enter

 to highlight Parental, then press ENTER. The Input

Back

Exit

Pass word screen opens.

Input Password

Input Pass

Return

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

Setup-Parental menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Channel Block
Program Block
Input Block
Change Password
Clean All
Button Lock

Select

Enter

Back

Exit

8 Press

   or  to highlight the rating you want to block , then

press ENTER. A lock symbol appears when a rating is blocked.

Note

When you block a rating, that rating and all higher
ratings are blocked.

9 Press EXIT to close the menu.

U.S. T V ratings (age-based)

TV-Y All children

TV-Y7 Children over seven years

TV-G General audiences

TV-PG Parental guidance

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned

TV-MA Mature audiences only

of age

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U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings

None Movie not rated

G General audiences

PG Parental guidance

suggested

PG-13 Suitable for children 13 and

older

R Parental guidance

suggested for children
under 17

NC-17 Not suitable for children

under 17

XAdults only

Canadian English ratings

E Exempt programming

CChildren

C8+ Children over 8 years old

G General audiences

PG Parental guidance

14+ Over 14 years old

18+ Adult programming

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

3 Press

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

Enter

 to highlight Parental, then press ENTER. The Input

English
Wide
On

Back

Exit

Password screen opens.

Input Password

Input Pass

Return

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

Setup-Parental menu opens.

Canadian French ratings

E Exempt programming

G General audiences

8ans+ Over 8 years old

13ans+ Over 13 years old

16ans+ Over 16 years old

18ans+ Adult programming

Download rating information

You can download rating information to use when setting parental
controls by enabling the optional Open V-Chip setting in parental
controls. If the program is broadcast with Open V-Chip rating
information, the information is downloaded automatically.

To download rating information:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

Move

Back

Video Audio Setup TV

Channel Block
Program Block
Input Block
Change Password
Clean All
Button Lock

5 Press

Select

Enter

Back

 or  to highlight Program Block. The Program Block

Exit

menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Rating Enable
U.S TV Ratings
U.S Movie Ratings
Canadian English Ratings
Canadian French Ratings
Open V-Chip
Block Unrated

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Select

 or  to highlight Open V-Chip, then press ENTER. The

Adjust

Back

On

Exit

Open V-Chip menu opens. You can set the rating level according
to the Open V-Chip rating information.

Exit

7 Press EXIT to close the menu.

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Blocking unrated TV

Not all TV programs have a rating signal. You can block all unrated
programs from displaying on your TV.

To block unrated TV:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Picture menu

displayed.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Back

English
Wide
On

Back

2 Press

opens.

Select

Move

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

Video Audio Setup TV

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

Enter

Using closed captioning

Selecting the analog closed captioning mode

To select the analog closed captioning mode:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Exit

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Move

2 Press

Select

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

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Back

Video Audio Setup TV

English
Wide
On

Exit

3 Press

 to highlight Parental, then press ENTER. The Input

Pass word screen opens.

Input Password

Input Pass

Return

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

Setup-Parental menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Channel Block
Program Block
Input Block
Change Password
Clean All
Button Lock

5 Press

Select

Enter

Back

 or  to highlight Block Unrated, then press  or  to

Exit

select On (to block unrated TV), or Off (to unlock unrated TV).

6 Press EXIT to close the menu.

3 Press

Select

Enter

 or  to highlight Caption, then press ENTER. The

Back

Setup-Caption menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Analog Closed Caption
Digital Closed Caption
Digital Caption Style

Back

4 Press

Select

Adjust

 or  to highlight Analog Closed Caption, then press

 or  to select an analog caption setting. You can select:

• CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning appears in a small
banner across the bottom of the screen. CC1 is usually the
“printed” version of the audio. CC2 through CC4 display
content provided by the broadcaster.

• Tex t1 through Text 4—Closed captioning that covers half
or all of the screen. Tex t1 through Text 4 display content
provided by the broadcaster.

5 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Exit

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Customizing digital closed captioning styles

To customize digital closed captioning styles:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

3 Press

 or  to highlight Caption, then press ENTER. The

Setup-Caption menu opens.

Move

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Enter

Back

English
Wide
On

Back

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Exit

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, press

 or  to

highlight Digital Caption Style, then press ENTER. The Digital
Caption St yle menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

6 Press

Caption Style
Font Size
Font Style
Font Color
Font Opacity
Background Color
Background Opacity
Window Color
Window Opacity

Select

Adjust

 or  to highlight Digital Caption Style, then press 

Custom
Large
Style 1
White
Solid
Black
Solid
Black
Transparent

Back

Exit

or  to select Custom.

Note

To reset the close caption styles to their defaults, set
Style to As Broadcaster.

7 Press

 or  to highlight a style, then press  or  to adjust the

style. You can select:

• Font Size—Selects the font size.

• Font Style—Selects the font style.

• Font Color—Selects the color for the words.

• Font Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the words.

• Background Color—Selects the color for the background.

• Background Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the
background.

• Window Color—Selects the edge color.

• Window Opacity—Selects the edge style.

8 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Video Audio Setup TV

Analog Closed Caption
Digital Closed Caption
Digital Caption Style

Back

4 Press

Select

Adjust

 or  to highlight Digital Closed Caption (only

available for digital stations), then press  or  to highlight a
digital caption setting. You can select Service1 through
Service6.

Adjusting the aspect ratio

Setting the aspect ratio

To set the aspect ratio:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Exit

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness

Contrast

Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

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2 Press  or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

3 Press

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

Enter

 or  to highlight Aspect Ratio, then press  or  to

English
Wide
On

Back

select an aspect ratio. You can select Normal, Zoom, Wide, or
Cinema.

Aspect ratio option Example

Normal:

Displays the original aspect
ratio with black bars vertical
on the left and right sides of
the screen.

Zoom:

Expands the image to fill the
screen. The top and bottom
of the image may be
cropped.

Adjusting time settings

Setting the clock

To set the clock:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast

Exit

Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

Move

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Back

English
Wide
On

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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.

Note

You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect ratio.

Select

3 Press

 or  to highlight Time Setup, then press ENTER. The

Setup-Time menu opens.

Time Zone
Time
Sleep Timer

Select

Enter

Video Audio Setup TV

Back

Back

Exit

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4 Press  or  to highlight Time Zone, then press  or  to

select your time zone setting. You can select: Alaska, Hawaii,

Eastern Time, Indiana, Central Time, Mountain Time,
Arizona, or Pacific Time.

Video Audio Setup TV

Time Zone
Time
Sleep Timer

Exit

5 Press

Select

Back

 or  to highlight Time, then press ENTER. The

Setup-Time Setup-Time menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Auto Synchronization
Date
Time

Timer
Power On Timer
Power O Timer

O
01/01/2000
08:37 AM

O
12:00 AM
12:00 AM

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

3 Press

 or  to highlight Time Setup, then press ENTER. The

Setup-Time menu opens.

Time Zone
Time
Sleep Timer

Select

Video Audio Setup TV

English
Wide
On

Enter

Video Audio Setup TV

Back

Back

Exit

Exit

Select

6 Press

 or  to highlight Auto Synchronization, then press 

 to select Off (to set the date and time manually), or On (the

or

Back

date and time are set automatically by the TV signal, based on
your time zone).

7 If you selected Off for Auto Synchronization:

 or  to highlight Date, then press  or  to go to

• Press
the month, date, or year field. Press the number buttons
to adjust the setting.

• Press  or  to highlight Time, press  or  to the hour,
minute, or AM/PM field, then press the number buttons to
adjust the hour and minute settings. Press ENTER to set AM
or PM.

8 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting the sleep timer

You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns
off.

To set the sleep timer:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

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4

4 Press

 or  to highlight Sleep Timer, then press  or  to

select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically.
To turn off the sleep timer, select Off.

5 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Note

You c an also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer.

Adjusting menu settings

Selecting the menu language

To select the menu language:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness

Contrast

Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

Move

Back

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Exit

Select

Move

Back

Exit

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2 Press  or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

3 Press

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Select

Enter

 or  to highlight OSD Language, then press  or  to

English
Wide
On

Back

select the language you want.

4 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Changing the DPMS setting

Your TV must be set to VGA to use this setting.
Your TV will turn off after 10 minutes if a signal is not detected from the

computer. When DPMS is set to ON, the TV will turn on when the
computer comes out of sleep mode. When set to OFF, the TV will not
turn on when the computer comes out of sleep mode.

To change the DPMS setting:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

Move

Back

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Restoring settings to the defaults

When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized
(except the password and parental rating) are reset.

To restore settings to the defaults:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

Picture Mode Energy Savings
Brightness
Contrast
Color

Exit

Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Cool
Advanced Video

Select

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

Move

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Enter

3 Press

Select

 or  to highlight Reset Default, then press ENTER. A

confirmation box opens.

4 Press

 or  to select Yes (to reset) or No (to not reset), then

press ENTER.

Exit

5 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Back

English
Wide
On

Back

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4

Exit

Exit

2 Press

 or  to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Video Audio Setup TV

OSD Language
Aspect Ratio
DPMS
Time Setup
Caption
Parental
Reset Default

Enter

3 Press

Select

 or  to highlight DPMS, then press  or  to select On

(to enable), or Off (to disable).

4 Press EXIT to close the menu.

English
Wide
On

Back

Maintaining

• Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold, because
the cabinet may warp or the screen may malfunction. Your TV
works best in temperatures that are comfortable to you.

• Storage temperatures are 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C).

• Working temperatures are 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C).

• Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source.

Cleaning the TV cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the cabinet is especially

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dirty, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution,
squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth, then wipe the screen or
cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry the screen or cabinet.

Cleaning the TV screen

Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth.

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Troubleshooting

Warnin g

Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact
authorized service personnel.

Video and audio

Problem Solution

Picture does not fill
the screen. There are
black bars around
the picture.

No picture (screen is
not lit) and no
sound.

Dark, poor, or no
picture (screen is lit),
but sound is good.

• Change the aspect ratio. An increasing
amount of digital TV and movies are
presented in wide screen (16:9). See
“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 18.

• Press on the TV or the remote control.

• Make sure that the video cables are
connected securely to the back of your TV.

• Adjust the contrast and brightness. See
“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 18.

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged
in.

• Make sure that the correct video input
source is selected. See “Selecting the video
input source” on page 16.

• Try another channel. The station may be
experiencing problems.

• Make sure that the incoming signal is
compatible.

• Make sure the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly and securely. See
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable
TV (no box)” on page 10.

• Check the closed caption settings. Some
TEXT modes can block the screen.

• Try another channel. The station may be
experiencing problems.

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly and securely. See
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable
TV (no box)” on page 10.

• Adjust the brightness. See “Adjusting the TV
picture” on page 18.

• Make sure that the correct picture mode is
selected. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on
page 18.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital
channel signal may be low.

• If you are using an antenna and the signal
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a
highly directional outdoor antenna or
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

• Make sure that the video cables are
connected securely to the back of your TV.

• The video cable(s) you are using may be
bad. Try a new set.

• Try another channel. The station may be
experiencing problems.

Problem Solution

No color, dark
picture, or color is
not correct.

Only snow (noise)
appears on the
screen.

Dotted lines or
stripes appear on
the screen.

Double images. • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna,

The picture has a
few bright or dark
spots.

• Try another channel. The station may be
experiencing problems.

• Adjust the color saturation. See “Adjusting
the TV picture” on page 18.

• Make sure that the video cables are
connected correctly and securely to the
back of your TV.

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly and securely. See
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable
TV (no box)” on page 10.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital
channel signal may be low.

• If you are using an antenna and the signal
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a
highly directional outdoor antenna or
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

• Try another channel. The station may be
experiencing problems.

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly and securely. See
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable
TV (no box)” on page 10.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital
channel signal may be low.

• If you are using an antenna and the signal
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a
highly directional outdoor antenna or
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly and securely. See
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable
TV (no box)” on page 10.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital
channel signal may be low.

• If you are using an antenna and the signal
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a
highly directional outdoor antenna or
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

• Make sure that the video cables are
connected securely to the back of your TV.

• The video cable(s) you are using may be
bad. Try a new set.

• Other devices (for example, surround sound
receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair
dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try
turning off one device at a time to
determine which device is causing
interference. Once you have determined
which device is causing interference, move
it further from the TV to eliminate the
interference.

cable TV, or satellite TV.

• A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen
is normal. It does not affect the operation of
this TV.

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Problem Solution

Good picture, but no
sound.

Poor picture • Make sure that the room is not too bright.

Good sound but
poor color

Audio noise • Other devices (for example, surround sound

No output from one
of the speakers

After images appear • Do not display a still image, such as a logo,

• Increase the volume.

• Make sure that the sound is not muted.

• Unplug the headphones.

• Make sure that the correct audio mode is
selected.

• Make sure that the audio cables are
connected correctly and securely to the
back of your TV.

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly and securely. See
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable
TV (no box)” on page 10.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital
channel signal may be low.

• The audio cable(s) you are using may be
bad. Try a new set.

Light reflecting off the screen can make the
picture difficult to see.

• If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is
connected while another connected device
is turned on, the picture may be poor. Turn
off one or more devices.

• Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness
settings.

receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair
dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try
turning off one device at a time to
determine which device is causing
interference. Once you have determined
which device is causing interference, move
it further from the TV to eliminate the
interference.

• Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting
sound settings” on page 19.

• Make sure that the audio cables are
connected correctly and securely to the
back of your TV.

game, or computer image, for an extended
period of time. This can cause a permanent
after-image to be burned into the screen.
This type of damage is not covered by your
warranty.

Remote control

Problem Solution

Remote control
does not work.

Trou ble
programming your
existing universal
remote control.

• Make sure that the power cord is correctly
connected to your TV and a power outlet.

• Make sure that there are no obstructions
between the remote control and the remote
control sensor on the front of the TV.

• Point the remote control directly at the
remote control sensor on your TV. For the
location of the remote control sensor, see
“Front” on page 5.

• Make sure that the batteries are installed
correctly. See “Installing remote control
batteries” on page 15.

• Replace dead batteries with new batteries.
See “Installing remote control batteries” on
page 15.

• See instructions and a table of common
codes in “Programming a different universal
remote control” on page 34.

• Codes are subject to change. For up to date
codes, go to www.Dynexproducts.com.

• Replace dead batteries with new batteries.
See “Installing remote control batteries” on
page 15.

• Refer to the User Guide that accompanied
your universal remote control and contact
the manufacturer if problems persist.

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General

Problem Solution

No power • Make sure that the power cord is correctly

“No signal” error
message is
displayed

After Auto
Channel Search,
there are no
channels

One or more
channels do not
display.

Password is lost. • Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then

Some settings
cannot be
accessed.

TV cabinet creaks. • When the TV is in use, the temperature rises

Control buttons
do not work

TV keeps turning
off

connected to your TV and a power outlet.

• Unplug the power cord, wait 60 seconds, then
plug the cord back in and turn on your TV.

• Other devices (for example, surround sound
receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers)
may be interfering with your TV. Try turning
off one device at a time to determine which
device is causing interference. Once you have
determined which device is causing
interference, move it further from the TV to
eliminate the interference.

•Press INPUT and make sure that you have
selected the correct input for the device or
service you are trying to use.

• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the
remote that came with that box to change
channels.

• Make sure you have the correct input selected
to view channels from the cable or satellite
box.

• Reception can vary by channel depending on
the broadcast power level of a given station.
Contact your cable or satellite TV provider.

• Make sure the antenna or cable/satellite TV is
connected securely to your TV.

• Try replacing the cable between the
antenna/cable or cable/satellite box and your
TV.

• Make sure that the channels are not blocked.
See “Setting parental control levels.”

• Make sure that the channels are not hidden.
The channel may have been deleted from the
channel list. You can tune to the channel by
pressing the number buttons or you can add
the channel back to the channel list. See
“Hiding channels” on page 20.

• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the
remote that came with that box to change
channels.

• Make sure you have the correct input selected
to view channels from the cable or satellite
box.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital
channel signal may be low.

set a new password. See “Setting or changing
the password” on page 21.

• If a setting is grayed, the setting is not
available in the current video input mode.

naturally and may cause the cabinet to
expand or contract which can cause a
creaking noise. This is not a malfunction.

• Make sure that the Button Lock option is set
to Off. See “Locking control buttons” on
page 22.

• Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds,
then plug the cord back in and turn on your
TV.

• Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned
on. See “Setting the sleep timer” on page 28.

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Note

If the problem is not solved by using these
troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then
turn it on again.

Specifications

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

War rant y

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Parts: 1 year
Labor: 1 year

Dimensions and weight

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Without stand:

44.06 × 27.13 × 4.88 in.
(111.9 × 68.9 × 12.4 cm)

With stand:

44.06 × 29.8 × 10.63 in.
(111.9 × 75.7 × 27 cm)

Without stand:

47.4 lbs. (21.5 kg)

With stand:

51.8 lbs. (23.5 kg)

Screen

Screen size measured
diagonally

Display type LCD
Panel 60 Hz vs.120 Hz 60Hz
Display resolution 1080p
Panel resolution 1920 (H) × 1080 (V)
Aspect ratio 16:9
Contrast ratio

(typical)–panel
Brightness (center

typical) cd/m2
Comb filter 3d y/c digital
Response time 8 ms
Horizontal viewing angle 178
Vertical viewing angle 178

Display resolutions/VGA scan rates

HDMI 1.3 Suggested Resolutions:

Component video Suggested Resolutions:

PC/VGA Suggested scan rates:

Tun er

Analog NTSC
Digital ATSC, 8-VSB, Clear-QAM

46"

2000:1

430 nits

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p,
480i

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

640 × 480/60Hz,
800 × 600/60Hz,
1024 × 768/60Hz,
1920 × 1080/60Hz

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Inputs

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HDMI 1.3 2 (side)

Component video 1 (side)
Composite video 1 (side)
Shared audio

(component and
composite)

S-Video No
PC/VGA 1 (side)

3.5mm PC audio input 1 (side)
USB 1 (side)

E-EDID compliant
HDCP compliant

No

Support firmware
upgrade only

Outputs

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Video No
Analog audio No
Digital audio 1 (side)
WiFi No
Ethernet No
Headphone 1 (side)

Audio

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Simulated Surround
Sound

Sound Leveler Yes

Yes

Power

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Power consumption On: 180 W

Standby: <1 W

Power input 120V/60Hz

Miscellaneous

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OSD languages English, French, Spanish
INlink No
Game Mode No
ENERGY STAR qualified No
Internet connectable No
TV base screws M6 type (12 mm length)

V-Chip (version 2.0) Yes
Sleep timer Yes
Channel labeling No
VESA mount (mm)
(horizontal × vertical)

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.

(4 pcs)

400 × 400

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Programming universal remote controls

Programming a different universal remote control

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

To program a different universal remote control:

1 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/remotecodes for the latest
remote control code information.

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

TV 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 the
Dynex TV remote to “teach” the commands one
at a time. See your universal remote control’s
instructions for details.

For additional help and information…

1. Visit http://www.dynexproducts.com/remotecodes

2. Call technical support for the universal remote control or
cable/satellite company of the remote/set-top box you are trying to
program.

3. Call the Dynex Customer Care Center 1-800-305-2204

Set-top box makes and models

Cablevision

Charter

Comcast

Cox 1326, 1463

DirectTV

Dish Network 720

Time Warner 400, 450, 461, 456, 10463, 1463, 0463

TiVo 0091

Verizon 0198, 0490

Tips

068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, 168, 229,

026

2002, 1204, 1423, 1517, 0171, 1963,

0463, 1463, 0842, 1326, 167, 415, 424,

450, 456, 461, 507, 523, 567, 577, 586

10171, 11204, 11326, 11463, 11517,
11641, 11780, 11785, 11892, 11963,

12002

10171, 11204, 11326, 11517, 11564,

11641, 11963, 12002

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

• 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.

Common universal remote control codes

The following is a list of the most common remote control codes. Codes
for other remote controls are available online at:
www.Dynexproducts.com or check with your cable or satellite TV
provide for the remote control code.

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

Universal remote control makes and models

One for All 0054

Phillips 0198, 0490

RCA 135

Sony

068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, 168, 229,

026

Legal notices

Legal notices

FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not i nstalled
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF/EMI
connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Standard Television Receiving Apparatus — Appareil de réception télévision ordinaire,
Canada B ETS-7 / NTMR-7

Dolby License Notice and Trade Mark Acknowledgement

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

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Legal notices

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One-year limited warranty ­Dynex Televisions

Definitions:

Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new
Dynex-branded television (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the
original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from
the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). For this warranty to apply,
your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy or
Future Shop authorized dealer of Dynex brand products only that are packaged with this
warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the
Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship
of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Dynex repair center or
store personnel, Dynex will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or
rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable
products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property
of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after
the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty
lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty
coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product

• Up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated)
grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up to five
(5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based displays may contain a
limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)

• Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids,
gels or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF
USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.
Contac t Dynex:
For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204
www.Dynexproducts.com
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645
© 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some
countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective
owners.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location and your
television Product has a screen size of less than 37 inches, please take your original
receipt and the Product to any Best Buy or Future Shop store. Make sure that you place
the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy or
Future Shop online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address
listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or
packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 37 inches or larger, in
the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY, Canada call 1-866-BESTBUY for Future Shop call
1-800-663-2275. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will
have a Dynex-approved repair technician dispatched to your home.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United States
and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction/education

•Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as power surges

•Accident(s)

•Misuse

•Abuse

•Negligence

• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business
or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment
complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.

• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna

• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for
lengthy periods (burn-in).

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply

• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Dynex to service the Product

• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”

• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

www.dynexproducts.com
US and Canada Market - [phone]
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7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A.

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DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and

brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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