Dynex DX-L40-10A User Manual

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40" LCD TV

DX-L40-10A

USER GUIDE

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Dynex DX-L40-10A

40" LCD TV

Contents

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

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

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

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

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

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

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

Front and side controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Back connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Side connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a camcorder or gaming console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Connecting an S-video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Connecting an external sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Displaying additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

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

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Adjusting the setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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CHILD SAFETY

It makes a difference how and where you use

your flat panel display

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As you enjoy your new product, keep these

safety tips in mind

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.

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 remember:

• 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 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

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into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The

plug must remain readily operable.

16 An apparatus with a three-prong,

grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect this Class I television to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.

17 Remote control batteries should not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

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

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Important safety instructions

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 perform 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.

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

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

• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Outdoor antenna grounding

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

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Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conductors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system

Electric service equipment

Note to CATV system installer

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

Condensation

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

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

Mobile telephone warning

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

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.

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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.

War nin g: 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.

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3 Align the base with the bottom of the TV, then

secure the base to the TV with the four M6XL 16 mm screws provided.

4 Set your TV upright on a stable surface.

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 place it on a soft cushion or cloth so that your TV is not scratched).

2 Remove the four M6XL 16 mm screws securing

the base to the TV, then remove the base.

To install the stand:

1 Remove the stand from the box and place it on

a table or bench.

2 Lay your TV flat, screen down, on a clean, flat,

stable surface, such as a tabletop. Make sure that you place it on a soft cushion or cloth so that your TV is not scratched.

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 (see above).

To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:

War nin g: 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.

• Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using the four screws provided with the bracket.

• To convert the 400 x 200 to a 200 x 200 wall mounting hole size, secure the two horizontal bracket adapters using two screws in the accessory kit.

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TV components

Front and side controls

# Component Description

1 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

2 INPUT Press to select the video input source.

VOL /

CH /

(power) button

6Power/Standby

indicator

7 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

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

Press to turn on your TV. Press again to put your TV in standby mode.

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

Do not block.

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Back connections

VGA

AV2

COMP2

VGA

HDM I3 HDMI 2

AUDIO OUT　　　　　

　　　L 　R

AUD IO IN

VIDEO　　　L 　　R

Y PB PR　　　　 L　　　　　　R

COMP1

# Component Description

1 HDMI3 and

HDMI2 jacks

2 VGA AUDIO IN

jack

3PC VGA jack Connect a 15-pin VGA cable from a

4 AV 2 (Video and

audio jacks)

5 COMP2 (Y, Pb, Pr

and audio L and R) jacks

6 AC IN Connect the AC power cord to this

7 COMP1 (Y, Pb, Pr

and audio L and R) jacks

8 AUDIO OUT jacks

(L and R)

Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable box or DVD player, to one of these jacks. 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.

Connect the mini plug from your computer’s sound card output to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 12.

computer to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 12.

Connect the composite video and audio L and R from a VCR, game console, or camcorder to these jacks.

Connect a component video device to these jacks. Cables are often color-coded to connectors. For more information, see “Connecting a component video device” on page 11.

connector.

Connect a component video device to these jacks. Cables are often color-coded to connectors. For more information, see “Connecting a component video device” on page 11.

Connect audio cables (L and R) from these jacks to an external audio amplifier or receiver.

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L 　　R

VID

S-V IDE O HEA DPH ONE　　　　

HDMI1

ERVIC

INPUTINPUT

ZOOMZOOM

MUTEMUTE

PICTUREPICTURE

ENTERENTER

AUDIOAUDIO

TIMETIME

CCDCCD

SLEEPSLEEP

MTS/SAPMTS/SAP

CH-CH-

RECALL

GUIDEGUIDE

INFO

EXITEXIT

MENUMENU

CH+CH+

VOL-

VOL+VOL+

POWER

EN-21669D

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Side connections Remote control

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## Component Description

1 ANT/CABLE IN

jack

2 DIGITAL OUTPUT Connect an optical audio device to this

3 HEADPHONE jack Plug your headphones into this jack.

4 S-VIDEO jack Connect an S-Video cable from a VCR or

5 AV 1 (Video and

audio jacks)

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

7 SERVICE port For service update only. Do not use.

Connect an antenna, cable TV, or a satellite box to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box” on page 9.

jack. (Only available in digital TV or HDMI modes.)

DVD player to this jack. Also requires an audio connection or audio output from an amplifier (see “Connecting an S-video device” on page 11).

Connect a composite video and audio L and R from a VCR, game console, or camcorder to these jacks.

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.

# Button Description

1 POWER Press to turn on your TV. Press again to put

your TV in Standby mode.

2 MUTE Press to turn off the sound. Press again to

turn on the sound.

3 PICTURE Press to select the video mode.

4 Numbers Press to enter channel numbers or the

parental control password.

5 • (dot) Press to select a digital sub-channel.

6 Press to navigate through the on-screen

menus.

7 VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume.

8 MTS/SAP Press to enable the SAP (Second Audio

Program) function. This lets you listen to a program using an alternative second language. Function availability depends on your TV provider.

9 CCD Press to turn closed captioning on or off. For

more information, see “Adjusting the setup” on page 18.

10 Electronic

Program Guide (EPG) function buttons

After pressing the GUIDE button in the digital TV channel option, the same color buttons will appear with explanations in the on-screen display (OSD). Follow the steps illustrated in the OSD.

11 Power indicator Lights when you turn your TV on.

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