Dynex DX-L24-10A User Manual

24" LCD TV

DX-L24-10A

USER GUIDE

Dynex DX-L24-10A

24" LCD TV

Contents

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

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

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

Installing and removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Back and side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

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

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

Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . . . . . . .9

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

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

Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

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

Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a component video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Connecting an audio receiver or Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system . . . . . . 11

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Scanning for TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Displaying additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Selecting the signal source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Checking the DTV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Selecting the closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the closed captioning type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting TV settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting the time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning the side panel lock on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the auto shut-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the optical audio output format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning overscan on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

The issue

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.

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 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:

• Use only a wall 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. One size of wall mount does not fit all.

• Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.

• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a

professional installer.

• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is

appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are unsure, ask a professional installer.

• TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.

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Important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with 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 mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain

readily operable.

16 The apparatus with grounding-type plug is a class I apparatus.

Class I apparatus need to be connected to earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the class I apparatus to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

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18 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and

no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Warnings

Electric shock hazard

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians.

Lightning

For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges.

Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Handling the LCD panel

• Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.

• If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation.

• If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards.

Safety check

After completing any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to per form routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition.

Power source

Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local power company.

Cautions

Damage requiring service

Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV.

• If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.

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• If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation.

• If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

1 2

3 4

Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conductors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode

system Electric service equipment

End of life directives

Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated for environmental reasons. Your TV also contains material that can be recycled and reused. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org to find a recycler in your area.

Non-active pixels

The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not considered defects.

Installing and removing the stand

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

Warn ing: Before attempting assembly or removal of the stand, unplug

the AC power cord.

Cautions :

Read these instructions thoroughly before attempting this installation.

Make sure that you handle your TV very carefully when attempting

assembly or removal of the stand. If you are not sure of your ability to do this, or to use the tools necessary to complete this job, refer to a professional installer or service personnel. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages or injuries that occur due to mishandling or improper assembly.

When using a table or bench as an aid to assembly, make sure that you

place the TV on a soft cushion or covering to prevent accidental scratching or damage to your TV’s finish.

The speaker is not intended to support the weight of your TV. Do not move

or handle your TV by the speaker. This can cause damage to your TV that is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Note to CATV system installer

Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Condensation

Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the TV's performance may be impaired. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the TV.

Mobile telephone warning

To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV.

Installing the stand

To install the stand:

1 Remove the stand from the box and place it on a table or bench. 2 Lay a soft, dry and lint-free cloth on a table and place the TV face

down on the cloth so that your TV is not scratched. Align the bottom side of the TV with one edge of the table.

Soft cloth

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3 Insert the stand column into the TV stand and secure it with the

stand column screws.

Stand groove

Stand column

Screws

4 With the wider side of the stand facing down, align the tabs on

the stand column with the holes on the stand, then gently push the stand toward the stand column until it clicks into place.

Stand

Wider side of stand facing down.

Tab

Caution: When adjusting the angle, use caution to avoid slipping or

tipping the TV.

Removing the stand

To remove the stand from the stand column:

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

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

2 Adjust the stand so that the angle between the stand and the TV

is 90°.

5 Secure the stand with the four stand screws.

Stand screw holes (bottom view of stand)

Stand screws

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

To adjust the viewing angle:

• Adjust the angle forward up to 3° and backward up to 10°.

3 Remove the four stand screws, then press the two black tabs on

the bottom of the stand together and push them into the stand column and pull the stand off the stand column.

Tab s (bo ttom view of stand)

Stand screws

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Installing a wall-mount bracket

If you want to attach the TV to a wall-mount bracket (not provided), you should first remove the stand pedestal if it is pre-attached.

To remove the stand column:

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

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

Remove four screws

2 Remove the four screws holding the stand column to your TV,

then remove the stand and the stand column.

Note: The appearance of this product in these illustrations may differ from

your actual product, and is for comparative purposes only.

To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:

Warn ing: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service

personnel only. To reduce the risk of hazards, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

1 Remove the four screws holding the TV to its base, as described

above.

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

four M4*10 screws provided with the bracket.

TV components

Front

# Component Description

1 Power indicator Lights blue when your TV is turned on.

Lights red when your TV is in standby mode. Flashes blue when your TV receives no signal

from VGA and enters DPMS (Display Power Management System) mode.

No lights when power cord is unplugged. For more information, see “Turning your TV

on or off“on page 12.

2 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do

not block.

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# Component Description

1 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

2 INPUT Press to select the video input source.

VOL /VOL

CH /CH

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list.

(Power) button

Press to turn on your TV, or wake the TV up from DPMS mode. Press again to put your TV in standby mode.

For more information, see “Turning your TV on or off“on page 12.

## Component Description

1 HDMI1 jack Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable

box or DVD player, to this jack. An HDMI cable carries both video and audio, so you do not need to make an audio connection. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 10.

2VGA IN AUDIO/

VGA IN PIC jacks

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

3 Audio out jacks Connect an analog sound system, such as

an analog audio amplifier, to these jacks. See “Connecting an audio receiver or Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system” on page 11.

4 AV2 IN jack Connect an AV device (video and audio) to

these jacks. Match the color of the connectors to the color of the jacks (yellow for video, red for audio right, and white for audio left). For more information, see “Connecting a camcorder or game” on page 10.

5 HDMI2 jack Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable

box or DVD player, to this jack. An HDMI cable carries both video and audio, so you do not need to make an audio connection. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 10.

6 Service port For software update only. Do not use.

7 Headphone jack Plug headphones into this jack.

8 AV1 IN jacks Connect an AV device (video and audio) to

9COMPONENT IN

jacks

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

10 S-VIDEO jack Connect an S-Video device to this jack.

S-Video does not carry an audio signal, so you will need to connect audio cables from the device to the AV1 audio jacks.

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