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
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CHILD SAFETY
your flat panel display
As you enjoy your new product, keep
these safety tips in mind
•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 to 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:
•One size of wall mount does not fit all. 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 (such as UL, CSA, or
ETL) 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.
Safety information
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Safety information
War ning : To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does not fit,
consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat this safety feature.
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.
War ning : Your TV contains a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount
of mercury. Disposa l of these materials may be regulated for
environmental reasons. For disposal or recycling information, contact
your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at
www.eia.org.
Read instructions
Read all of the safety and operating instructions before you use your TV.
Retain instructions
Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Follow warnings and instructions
Follow all warnings on your TV and in the operating instructions. Follow
all operating and use instructions.
Water and moisture
Do not use your TV near water. For example, do not use it near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
Cleaning
Unplug your TV before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use only a damp cloth to clean the exterior of your TV.
Note: If your TV requires uninterrupted service for some specific reason,
such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV
converter, ignore the instruction to unplug your TV before cleaning.
Venti lation
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation, reliable operation, and protection from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not block the
openings by placing your TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Do not place your TV near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not
place your TV in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless
you provide correct ventilation or follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Heat
Make sure that your TV is located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Grounding or polarization
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 grounding prong. The wide
blade or grounding prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does
not fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Power cord protection
Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from your
TV.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by Dynex because they may
cause hazards.
Stand
Do not place your TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. Your TV may fall, causing serious
personal injury and serious damage to your TV. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with your
TV. If you mount your TV to the wall, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. Your TV and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause your TV and cart combination to overturn.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service your TV yourself because opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Overloading
Do not overload power outlets and extension cords because this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into your TV through openings because
objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
your TV.
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.
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 TV, 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 your TV dealer or local power company.
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Features
Lightning
For added protection for your TV’s 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 the antenna or cable system.
This helps prevent damage to your TV from lightning and power line
surges.
Screen protection
Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit the glass
screen. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.
Pixel defect
Your TV’s screen is designed to display finely detailed pictures.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as fixed
points of blue, green, or red. This is not a defect and does not affect your
TV’s performance.
Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light of 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.
Te mp era t ur e
Do not use in hot or cold locations. If you use your TV in a cold location,
the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a
malfunction. Your TV will return to normal operation when the
temperature returns to normal.
Do not leave your TV in a hot or cold location. Do not install your TV in a
location that is exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater. The cabinet
may warp and the screen may malfunction.
Storage temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Operating temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
After Image
If you display a fixed image on the screen for an extended amount of
time, a permanent after image may be burned into the screen. To avoid
this type of damage:
• Reduce the brightness and contrast settings to a minimum
viewing level.
• Do not display a fixed image for an extended period of time.
Examples of fixed images include logos, video games, computer
images, teletext, and images displayed in 4:3 mode. This type of
damage is not covered by your warranty.
• Turn off your TV when it is not in use
Outdoor antenna grounding
If a n outs ide anten na or c able system is con necte d to your T V, m ake sur e
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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6
5
4
3
1
1Electric service equipment
2Power service grounding electrode
system
3Ground clamps
4Grounding conductors
5Antenna discharge unit
6Grounding clamp
7Antenna lead-in wire
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Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding
and in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entr y
as practical.
Features
Front
#ComponentDescription
1Power indicatorLights green when your TV is
2Remote control
sensor
turned on. Lights red when your
TV is in standby mode.
Receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block.
Features
Right side buttonsBack jacks
#ButtonDescription
1
CH /CH
2
VOL /VOL
3MENUPress to open the on-screen menu.
4INPUTPress to select the video input. For more
5
(power)
Press to go to the next or previous
channel in the channel list.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
information, see “Selecting the video
input source” on page 14.
Press to turn your TV on or off. When you
turn off your TV, it goes into standby
mode.
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
#JackDescription
1AC POWERConnect the power cord to this
2HeadphoneConnect headphones to this jack.
3HDMI 1/HDMI 2Connect HDMI devices to these
4VGA PIC/AUDIOConnect a computer to these
5COMPONENT IN1
COMPONENT IN 2
6S-VIDEO/AV
INPUT
7AV OUTConnect a VCR for recording to
8RFConnect an antenna or cable TV
9RS-232For service only. Do not use.
10S/PDIF OUTConnect to a digital audio system.
jack.
jacks.
jacks.
Connect component video
devices to these jacks.
Connect an S-Video or AV device
to one of these video jacks, then
connect the audio to the adjacent
audio jacks.
these jacks.
to this jack.
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Features
Remote control
#ButtonDescription
1
2ZOOMPress to select the aspect ratio. You
3INPUTPress to open the INPUT SOURCE
4COMPPress once to select the device
5HDMIPress once to select the device
6NumbersPress to enter channel numbers or
7RECALLPress to go to the last viewed
8VOL+/VOL–Press to increase or decrease the
9MUTEPress to turn off the sound. Press
10GUIDEPress to open the DTV program
(Power)
Press to turn on your TV. Press
again to put your TV in Standby
mode.
can select Normal, Wide , Zoom, or Cinema. For more information, see
“Selecting the aspect ratio” on
page 19.
menu, then press or to select
the video input source. You can
select TV, AV, S-Video,
Component1, Component2,
HDMI1, HDMI2, or VGA.
connected to the COMPONENT1
jacks. Press twice to select the
device connected to the
COMP ONENT2 jacks.
connected the HDMI1 jack. Press
twice to select the device
connected to the HDMI2 jack.
the parental control password.
channel.
volume.
again to turn on the sound.
guide (if available). For more
information, see “Displaying the
DTV program guide” on page 22.
#Button Description
11Press to navigate in on-screen
menus.
12ENTERPress to confirm selections in an
on-screen menu or to open a
submenu.
13MENUPress to open the on-screen menu.
14SLEEPPress to set the sleep timer. For
more information, see “Setting the
sleep timer” on page 18.
15MTS/SAPPress to select the audio mode. For
analog channels, you can select
STEREO, SAP (secondary audio
program), or MONO.
For digital channels, you can select
the audio track (if more than one
track is available). For more
information, see “Selecting the
audio mode” on page 18.
16CCDPress to turn closed captioning on
or off. For more information, see
“Turning closed captioning on or
off” on page 19 or “Selecting the
closed captioning mode” on
page 19.
17CH.LISTPress to open the channel list. For
more information, see “Changing
channels” on page 16.
18TVPress to watch TV channels.
19VIDEOPress once to select a device
connected to the AV jacks. Press
twice to select a device connected
to the S-VIDEO jack. For more
information, see “Selecting the
video input source” on page 14.
20Press to select a digital
sub-channel. For more information,
see “Changing channels” on
page 16.
21CH+/CH–Press to go to the next or previous
channel in the channel list. For
more information, see “Changing
channels” on page 16.
22FAVORITEPress to display the favorite
channel list. For more information,
see “Setting up the favorite channel
list” on page 21.
23DISPLAYPress to display the information
banner. For more information, see
“Displaying the information
banner” on page 22.
24EXITPress to close the on-screen menu.
25PICTUREPress to select the picture mode.
You can select Standard, Dynamic, Soft, or Personal. For more
information, see “Adjusting the
picture” on page 16.
26AUDIOPress to select the sound mode.
You can select News, Music, Movie,
or Person al. For more information,
see “Adjusting the sound” on page
17.
Setting up your TV
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Setting up your TV
Installing remote control batteries
To install remote control batteries:
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make
sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries match the + and
– symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Replace the cover.
Notes:
• Do not mix different types of batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries when they no longer have a charge. Chemicals
may leak into the battery compartment. Battery chemicals can
cause a rash. If chemicals leak, clean the battery compartment with
a cloth.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control
for an extended amount of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Dispose of them as hazardous
waste.
Attaching the stand
3 Align the holes on the stand with the holes in the stand column
and align the locating groove in the stand with the locator in the
stand column. Make sure that the locater is fully inserted into the
locating groove, or your TV may be unstable and tip over.
Locator
Locator groove
4 Secure the stand to the column with the four M5 screws
(provided).
Note: Your TV may look different than the illustrations in this procedure.
If you plan to set your TV on a flat surface, such as a table or cabinet, you
must install the stand.
Cautions :
• Make sure that you handle your TV carefully when installing or
removing the stand. If you are not sure comfortable with this
procedure or you do not know how to use the tools required to
complete this procedure, contact a professional installer or service
personnel. Dynex is not responsible for any damages or injuries that
may occur because of mishandling or incorrect assembly.
• When you lay your TV face down, make sure that you place is on a
soft cushion or covering to prevent damage to the screen or case.
• The speaker is not intended to support the weight of your TV. Do not
use the speaker as a handle for moving your TV because you may
damage your TV. This type of damage is not covered by your
warranty.
• Before you attach or remove the stand, make sure that the power
cord is unp lugged.
To attach the stand:
1 Remove the stand from the box and place it on a table or work
bench.
2 Lay your TV face down on the edge of the table or work bench.
Caution: Make sure that you place your TV on a soft cushion or covering
to prevent damage to the screen or case.
5 Place your TV upright.
Table edge
Stand
Stand column
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Setting up your TV
Removing the stand column for
wall-mounting
If you plan to wall-mount your TV, you must remove the stand column
first.
Note: Your TV may look different that the illustrations in this procedure.
To remove the stand column:
1 Lay your TV face down on the edge of the table or work bench
Caution : Make sure that you place your TV on a soft cushion or covering
to prevent damage to the screen or case.
Stand column
Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or
satellite TV box
To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged.
2 Connect a 75 ohm coaxial cable to the RF jack on the back of your
TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the antenna, cable
TV, or satellite TV box.
2 Remove the four screws that secure the stand column to your TV,
then remove the stand column.
Setting up your TV
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Connecting an HDMI device
Your TV has two HDMI jacks on the back. For the location of the jacks,
see “Back jacks” on page 7.
To connect an HDMI device:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the HDMI
device is turned off.
2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1or HDMI 2 jack on the back
of your TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.
Back of TV
HDMI 1 jack
HDMI device
Connecting a component video device
Your TV has two sets of component video jacks on the back. For the
location of the jacks, see “Back jacks” on page 7.
To connect a component video device:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the
component video device is turned off.
2 Connect a component video cable to the COMPONENT 1 or
COMPONENT 2 jacks on the back of your TV, then connect the
other end of the cable to the COMPONENT OUT jack on the
component video device.
Back of TV
Component video jacks
Compone nt audio
jacks
To play from the HDMI device:
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu
opens.
2 Press or to select HDMI1 or HDMI2, then press ENTER.
Note: You can also press HDMI once for HDMI1 or twice for HDMI2.
3 Turn on the HDMI device, and set it to the correct output mode.
See the HDMI device’s user guide for more information.
Note: If the ex ternal device has DVI output only, use a DVI-to-HDMI
adapter to connect to the HDMI jack, then connect an audio cable to
the VGA AUDIO jack.
Component video device
3 Connect an audio cable to the COMPONENT 1 AUDIO or
COMPONENT 2 AUDIO jacks on the back of your TV.
To play from a component device:
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu
opens.
2 Press or to select Component1 or Component2, then
press ENTER.
Note: You can also press COMP once for Compo nent1 or twice for
Componen t2.
3 Turn on the component video device, and set it to the correct
output mode. See the component video device’s user guide for
more information.
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Setting up your TV
Connecting a VCR for playback
You can connect a VCR to the AV or S-Video jack. For the location of the
jacks, see “Back jacks” on page 7.
The following task shows how to connect a VCR to the right-side jacks.
To connect a VCR for playback:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is
turned off.
2 Connect an AV video cable to the AV IN VIDEO jack on the back of
your TV.
Or, connect an S-Video cable to the AV IN S-VID EO jack on the
back of your TV.
Back of TV
S-Video cable
AV ca ble
VCR
Connecting a VCR for recording
To connect a VCR for recording:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is
turned off.
2 Connect an AV cable to the AV OUT VIDEO and AV OUT AUDIO-L
and AUDIO-R jacks on the back of your TV, then connect the
other end of the cable to the AV IN jacks on the VCR.
Back of TV
AV O UT ja cks
VCR
To record to a VCR:
1 Turn on your TV, then select the program you want to record.
2 Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press RECORD on the
VCR.
Note: You can reco rd analo g TV programs and out put from the AV OU T
jacks only.
3 Connect the audio plugs on the AV cable to the AV IN AUDIO-L
and AUDIO-R jacks on the back of your TV.
To play f rom the V CR:
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu
opens.
2 Press or to select AV or S-Video, then press ENTER.
Note: You can also press VIDEO one or more times to select AV or
S-Video.
3 Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press PLAY on the VCR.
Connecting a camcorder or game
You can connect a camcorder or game to the AV or S-VIDEO jacks on the
back of your TV.
To connect a camcorder or game:
• Follow the instructions in “Connecting a VCR for playback” on
page 12.
Setting up your TV
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Connecting a computer
To connect a computer:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the
computer is turned off.
2 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA PIC jack on the back of your TV,
then connect the other end of the cable to the VGA jack on the
computer.
Note: The VGA cable should be a 15-pin D-Sub cable (analog RGB).
Back of TV
VGA AUDIO jack
Compute r
VGA PIC jack
Connecting a digital sound system
To connect a digital sound system:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the digital
sound system is turned off.
2 Connect a digital optical audio cable to the S/PDIF jack on back
of your TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the
S/PDIF IN jack on the digital sound system.
Back of TV
Digital sound
system
S/PDIF jack
Note: The S/PDIF jack works with digital TV channels only.
Connecting headphones
To connect headphones:
• Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on the back of
your TV.
Note: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use
the lowest volume setting that still lets you hear the sound.
3 Connect an audio cable to the VGA AUDIO jack on the back of
your TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the computer.
Note: The audio cable should have stereo mini plugs.
To play video from a computer:
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu
opens.
2 Press or to select VGA, then press ENTER.
3 Turn on the computer, then adjust the display properties, if
necessary.
Back of TV
Connecting the power cord
To connect the power cord:
• Plug the power cord into the AC IN jack on the back of your TV,
then plug the other end into a power outlet.
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Using your TV
Using your TV
Turning your TV on or off
To turn your TV on or off (standby mode):
1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
2 Press (power). Your TV turns on.
3 Press again to turn off your TV. When you turn off your TV, it
goes into standby mode.
War ning : When your TV is in standby mode, it is still receiving power. To
completely disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
Note: If your TV does not receive an input signal for several minutes, it
automatically goes into standby mode.
Using the remote control
• Point the remote control toward the remote control sensor on the
front of your TV.
• Make sure that no objects are between the remote control and
the remote control sensor.
• Do not expose the remote control to shock.
• Do not expose the remote control to liquids or high humidity.
• Do not place your TV in a location where sunlight or bright light
shines on the remote control sensor. This can interfere with the
signal from the remote control.
The following illustration shows the best angle for using the remote
control.
2 Press or to select the video source, then press ENTER. You
can select:
•TV
•AV
•S-Video
• Component1
• Component2
•HDMI1
•HDMI2
•VGA
You can also select the input source using the following remote control
buttons:
• COMP—Press once to select Component1. Press twice to select
Component2.
• HDMI–Press once to select HDMI1. Press twice to select HDMI2.
• VIDEO—Press once to select AV. Press twice times for S-Video.
• TV—Press to select TV.
Selecting the TV signal source
The first time you turn on your TV, you must select the TV signal source.
Your TV stores this information.
You do not need to change the TV signal source unless it changes. For
example, you change from an outside antenna to cable TV.
To select the TV signal source:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
16.4" (5 m)
Selecting the video input source
To select the video input source:
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
50
50
50
0
50
Exit
2 Press or to select Channel, then press . The Channel
menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
SelectMove
:
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
Good
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Air/Cable, then press or to select
Air (antenna) or Cable (cable or satellite TV).
4 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Using your TV
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Scanning for channels
The first time you turn on your TV, you need to scan for channels
available in your area. Your TV skips any channel that does not have a
signal. Your TV stores the channel information in the channel list. When
you press CH+ or CH–, your TV tunes to the next or previous stored
channel.
You do not need to scan for channels again unless:
• You change the TV signal input source. For example, you change
from an antenna to cable TV.
• More channels become available.
• You move your TV to a different viewing area.
To scan for channels when the TV signal source is Antenna:
1 Make sure that you have selected the TV signal source. For more
information, see “Selecting the TV signal source” on page 14.
2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
3 Press or to select Channel, then press . The Channel
menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
SelectMove
4 Press or to highlight Auto Scan, then press or ENTER.
Start to Scan is highlighted.
5 Press or ENTER to start the scan. Your TV scans for analog and
digital channels and stores the channel information in the
channel list.
To scan for channels when the TV signal source is Cable:
1 Make sure that you have selected the TV signal source. For more
information, see “Selecting the TV signal source” on page 14.
2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
:
Standard
Cool
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
MENU
Good
MENU
Exit
Exit
3 Press or to select Channel, then press . The Channel
menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
SelectMove
:
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
Good
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to highlight Auto Scan, then press or ENTER.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Cable System
Start to Scan
50
50
50
0
50
SelectMove
AUTO
MENU
Exit
5 Press or to highlight Cable System, then press or to
select the type of cable system you have. You can select STD, IRC,
HRC, or AUTO. If you do not know the type of cable system, select
AUTO.
6 Press or to highlight Start to Scan, then press or ENTER
to start the scan. Your TV scans for analog and digital cable
channels and stores the channel information in the channel list.
Note: If you want to stop the scan, press MENU.
Deleting channels
You can delete a channel from the channel list so your TV skips the
channel when you press CH+ or CH–. You can still tune to the channel
using the number buttons.
To delete a channel:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
Standard
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Cool
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
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0
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SelectMove
MENU
Exit
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2 Press or to select Channel, then press. The Channel
menu opens.
PictureTi meSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
SelectMove
:
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
Good
MENU
3 Press or to highlight Show/Hide, then press or ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to delete, then
press ENTER to mark the channel. A check mark disappears if the
channel is deleted. The check mark appears if you add back the
channel.
Note: If the list has more than one page, press or to scroll
through the pages.
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Changing channels
Some digital channels may have sub-channels. The main digital
channel broadcasts the program. A sub-channel may broadcast a
variety of information depending on the broadcaster. For example, a
sub-channel may broadcast a second language, weather forecast, or
advertising.
To change channels:
•Press CH+ or CH– to tune to the next or previous channel in the
channel list.
• Press the number buttons for the channel you want, then press
ENTER to tune to the channel immediately or wait a few seconds
for the channel to change automatically.
If you want to tune to a digital sub-channel, press the number
buttons for the main channel, press , then press the number
button for the sub-channel. For example, to tune to
sub-channel 3 of main channel 8, press 8, press , then press 3.
Button presses must be within two seconds of each other.
•Press RECALL to tune to the last viewed channel.
•Press CH.LIST to open the channel list, press or to highlight
a channel, then press ENTER.
•Press FAVORITE to open the favorite list, press or to
highlight a channel, then press ENTER.
Exit
Next
Adjusting the volume
To adj ust th e vol ume:
• Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the volume.
• Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press this button again to turn
the sound back on.
Adjusting the picture
To adjust the picture:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Picture, then press . The Picture menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
3 Press or to selec t an option, then press or to adjust the
option. You can select:
• Picture mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select
Standard (standard picture), Dynamic (bright, vivid
picture), Soft (finely detailed picture), or Personal
(customized picture). You can also press PICTURE to select
the picture mode.
• Contrast—Adjusts the contrast.
• Brightness—Adjusts the brightness.
• Color—Adjusts the color saturation.
• Tint—Adjusts the image tint.
• Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness.
• Color Mode—Selects the color temperature. You can select
Warm (enhances “hotter” colors such as red), Cool (softens
the colors and adds more blue), or Normal (does not adjust
the colors).
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
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Cool
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Cool
MENU
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Reducing video noise (snow)
To reduce video noise (snow):
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Standard
Cool
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
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0
50
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight MISC Setup, then press or ENTER.
Restore
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Noise Reduction, then press or
to select an option. You can select Weak, Middle, or Strong. To
turn off noise reduction, select Off.
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
Optimizing the picture
If the picture appears pale or dim, you can optimize the picture to make
the colors more vivid.
To optimize the picture:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to highlight XVS, then press or to sele ct On or
Off. The picture becomes more vivid.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the sound:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
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2 Press or to select Audio, then press . The Audio menu
opens.
PictureSoundTimeSetupLockChannel
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround
AVC
SPDIF Type
Audio Language
SelectMove
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
News
On
On
PCM
English
MENU
MENU
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3 Press or to select an option, then press or to adjust the
option. You can select:
• Sound Mode—Selects the sound mode. You can select
News (for news programs), Music (for musical programs),
Movie (for movies), or Persona l (for a customized sound
mode).
• Bass—Adjusts the low sounds.
• Tre ble—Adjusts the high sounds.
• Balance—Adjusts the balance between the left and right
audio channels.
• Surround—Turns the surround sound effect on or off.
• AVC—(Auto volume control) Equalizes the overall volume
levels for all channels.
• SPDIF Type—(DTV channels only) Selects the S/PDIF audio
output mode. You can select RAW (outputs audio in its
original format) or PCM (outputs the audio in PCM mode, if
available).
• Audio Language—(DTV channels only) Selects an
alternate audio language, if available.
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
Selecting the audio mode
You can select the audio mode for analog channels or you can select an
audio track for digital channels, if available.
To select the audio mode for analog channels:
•Press MTS/SAP one or more times. 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.
• SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio
program, if available.
Note:Mono is automatically selected if the program is broadcast in
mono.
To select an audio track for a digital channel:
•Press MTS/SAP. If an audio track is available, it plays.
Setting the clock
Your TV sets the time based on time information from a digital channel.
To set the clock:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to select Time, then press . The Time menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Sleep Timer
Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Clock
SelectMove
Off
Hawaii
Off
2008/01/15 06:58AM
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Time Zone, then press or to
select your time zone. You can select Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii,
Atlantic (only available in Canada), Eastern, Central, or
Mountain.
4 If your viewing area observes Daylight Saving time, press or
to highlight Daylight Saving Time, then press or to
select On.
5 The current time appears at the bottom of the option list.
6 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Setting the sleep timer
You can specify the amount of time you want your TV to wait before it
automatically turns off.
To set the sleep timer:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Time, then press . The Time menu
opens.
Standard
Cool
MENU
Exit
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Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
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0
50
Exit
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Sleep Timer
Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Clock
SelectMove
Off
Hawaii
On
2008/07/15 06:58AM
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press or to
select the amount of time you want your TV to wait before it
automatically turns off.
Note: To turn off the sleep timer, select Off.
4 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Note: You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer.
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Selecting the aspect ratio
To select the aspect ratio:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
3 Press or to highlight Zoom Mode, then press or to
select the aspect ratio. You can select:
• Normal—Selects the aspect ratio to match the video
source’s image (4:3 or 16:9).
• Wide—Displays the video image full screen.
• Zoom—Enlarges the video image. The bottom and top of
the image may be cropped.
• Cinema—Stretches the video image to fill the screen while
maintaining a clear image in the middle of the screen.
4 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Standard
Cool
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
MENU
Exit
Exit
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
50
50
50
0
50
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press or
ENTER. The closed caption menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupChannel
CC Mode
Basic Selection
Advanced Selection
Option
SelectMove
Service1
Off
CC1
MENU
Lock
Exit
4 Press or to highlight CC Mode, then press or to select
the CC mode. You can select On (turns on closed captioning),
CC on Mute (turns on closed captioning when the sound is
muted), or Off (turns off closed captioning).
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Note: You can also press CCD to turn closed captioning on or off.
Selecting the closed captioning mode
To select the closed captioning mode:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
Turning closed captioning on or off
To turn closed captioning on or off:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
Exit
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
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Standard
Cool
MENU
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2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press or
ENTER. The closed caption menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupChannel
CC Mode
Basic Selection
Advanced Selection
Option
Lock
Off
CC1
Service1
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press or
ENTER. The closed caption menu opens.
Select
PictureTimeSetupChannel
CC Mode
Basic Selection
Advanced Selection
Option
Lock
Off
CC1
Service1
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to highlight Basic Selection, then press or
ENTER.
5 Press or to select a closed captioning mode. 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 Tex t4 —Closed captioning covers half or all
of the screen. Tex t1 through Te xt 4 display content provided
by the broadcaster.
6 Press or to highlight Advanced Selection, then press or
to select an option. (DTV only)
Customizing DTV closed captioning styles
You can customize the way DTV closed captioning is displayed.
To customize DTV closed captioning:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
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50
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0
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Exit
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to highlight Option, then press or ENTER. The
DTV closed captioning styles menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Mode
Font Style
Font Size
Font Edge Style
Font Edge Color
FG Color
BG Color
FG Opacity
BG Opacity
SelectMove
Custom
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
MENU
Exit
5 Press or to highlight Mode, then press or to select
Custom.
Note: To reset the closed captioning styles to their defaults, set Mode to
Default.
6 Press or to highlight a style, then press or to adjust
the style. You can select:
• Font Style—Selects the font style.
• Font Size—Selects the font size.
• Font Edge Style—Selects the edge style.
• Font Edge Color—Selects the edge color.
• FG Color—Selects the color for the words.
• BG Color—Selects the color for the background.
• FG Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the words.
• BG Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the background.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
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Setting up the favorite channel list
You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through
your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE.
To set up the favorite channel list:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Channel, then press . The Channel
menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
:
Standard
Cool
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
MENU
Good
Exit
Labeling channels
You can add a label to a channel to make it easier to identify.
To label a channel:
1 Tune to the channel you want to label.
2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
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Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
3 Press or to select Channel, then press . The Channel
menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
:
Standard
Cool
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
MENU
Good
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Exit
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to highlight Favorite, then press or ENTER. The
4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to add to the
favorite list, then press ENTER to mark the channel. A check mark
appears if the channel is added to the list. The check mark
disappears if you delete the channel from the list.
Note: If the list has more than one page, press or to scroll through
the pages.
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.
6 To select a channel in the favorite channel list, press FAVORITE,
press or to highlight the channel, then press ENTER.
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to highlight Channel Label, then press or
ENTER. The channel label screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
ABC
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
5 Press or to enter a character, then press or to move to
the next character. Repeat this step to add more characters.
6 Press ENTER to add the label.
7 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Note: If a channel label is provided with the TV signal, your TV displays
the channel label you added.
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Selecting the on-screen menu language
To select the on-screen menu language:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
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2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
3 Press or to select Menu Language, then press or to
select the menu language you want.
4 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Displaying the information banner
Your TV has an information banner that displays status information,
such as the channel number or video input source. In DTV mode,
additional information may appear, such as the channel name and
signal resolution.
To display the information banner:
•Press DISPLAY. The information banner opens.
• To close the banner, press this button again or wait a few seconds
and the banner closes automatically.
Checking the DTV signal strength
You can check the DTV signal strength to determine if you need to
adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal
strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation.
To check the DTV signal strength:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
2 Press or to select Channel, then press . The Channel
menu opens. The DTV Signal bar appears at the bottom of the
menu.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Favorite
Show/Hide
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal
SelectMove
:
Air
2-1
WGBH-SD
Good
MENU
3 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Playing TV audio only
You can turn off the video for a TV broadcast and listen to the audio
only.
To play TV audio only:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
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Displaying the DTV program guide
In DTV mode, your TV can display a program guide, if available. The
guide may show a list of available programs, program times, and
program summaries. The displayed information is provided by the DTV
channel.
To display the DTV program guide:
•Press GUIDE. The program guide opens. If there is additional
program information, press this button to display the
information.
• To close the program guide, press this button or wait a few
seconds and the banner closes automatically.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
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2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to select MISC Setup, then press or ENTER.
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to select MISC Setup, then press or ENTER.
4 Press or to select Audio Only, then press or to select
On.
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Notes:
• Audio Only only works when the input source is TV and your TV is receiving a
broadcast signal.
•To exit Audio Only mode, press any button.
• Whe n you exit Audio Only mode, the Audio Only option is automatically reset
to Off.
Labeling an input source
You can label a device connected to input jacks to make the device
easier to select. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the
AV IN jacks, you can label that source DVD.
When you press INPUT, DVD appears instead of AV.
To label an input source:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to select Input Label, then press or ENTER.
5 Press or to select a character, the press or to move to a
different character position.
6 Press ENTER or MENU to save the label and return to MISC Setup
menu, or wait several seconds for the menu to save the label and
close automatically.
Resetting an input label
To reset an input label to the factory default:
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1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
Standard
Cool
50
50
50
0
50
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
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2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
3 Press or to select MISC Setup, then press or ENTER.
2 Press or to select Lock, then press . The Enter Password
screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Enter Password
SelectMove
– – – –
MENU
Exit
3 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 Lock menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Change Password
System Lock
US
Canada
RRT Setting
Reset RRT
Off
4 Press or to select Reset Input Label, then press ENTER. A
confirmation box opens.
5 Select Yes and press ENTER to reset the label, or select No and
press ENTER to cancel.
6 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Setting the parental password
Your TV lets you control which programs and movies your children can
watch based on industry ratings. To set up parental control, you have to
enter a password.
To set the parental password:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
Exit
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to select Change Password, then press or
ENTER. The password entry screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Enter New Password
Confirm Password
SelectMove
– – – –
– – – –
MENU
Exit
5 Press the number buttons to enter the new password, then enter
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To turn the parental lock on or off:
the new password again. The Lock menu reopens.
Note: If you forget yo ur password, enter 1397.
6 Press EXIT to close the menu.
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
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2 Press or to select Lock, then press . The Enter Password
screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Enter Password
SelectMove
– – – –
MENU
Exit
3 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The
default password is 0000. The Lock menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Change Password
System Lock
US
Canada
RRT Setting
Reset RRT
On
2 Press or to select Lock, then press . The Enter Password
screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Enter Password
SelectMove
– – – –
MENU
Exit
3 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The
default password is 0000. The Loc k menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Change Password
System Lock
US
Canada
RRT Setting
Reset RRT
On
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
4 P ress or to s elec t System Lock, then press or to select
On or Off.
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Setting parental controls
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
controlling U.S. movie and Canadian TV ratings.
To set parental controls:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
Exit
SelectMove
MENU
Exit
4 Press or to select US, then press or ENTER. The U.S.
ratings menu opens.
Note: Select Canada to set Canadian TV controls.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
TV
MPAA
SelectMove
SelectMove
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TV RATING screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
ALL FV V S L D
TV-Y
TV-Y7
SelectMove
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Press ENTER to Lock or Unlock
:Block
SelectMove
TV RATING
MENU
N/A
MENU
Exit
Exit
MENU
MENU
Exit
Exit
6 Press or to select the rating you want to block, then
press ENTER. A lock symbol appears when a rating is blocked.
7 Press EXIT to close the menu.
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U.S. TV ratings (age-based)
YAll children.
Y7Suitable for children 7 and older.
GGeneral audiences.
PGParental guidance suggested.
14Parental guidance strongly
suggested.
MAMature audiences only.
U. S. TV ratings (content-based)
FVFantasy violence.
VViolence.
SSexual situations.
LStrong language.
DSuggestive dialog.
U.S. movie ratings
GGeneral audiences.
PGParental guidance suggested.
PG-13Suitable for children 13 and older.
RParental guidance suggested for
children under 17.
NC-17Not suitable for children under 17.
XAdults only.
N/AMovie is not rated.
Canadian English ratings
EExempt programming.
CSuitable for all children.
C8+Suitable for children 8 and older.
GGeneral audiences.
PGParental guidance suggested.
14+Suitable for children 14 and older.
18+Adults only.
Canadian French ratings
Downloading rating information
You can download rating information to use when setting parental
controls.
To download rating information:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Lock, then press . The Enter Password
screen opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Enter Password
SelectMove
3 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The
default password is 0000. The Lock menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Change Password
System Lock
US
Canada
RRT Setting
Reset RRT
Standard
Cool
MENU
– – – –
MENU
On
50
50
50
0
50
Exit
Exit
EExempt programming.
GGeneral audiences.
8 ans+Suitable for children 8 and older.
13 ans+Suitable for children 13 and older.
16 ans+Suitable for children 16 and older.
18 ans+Adults only.
SelectMove
4 Press or to highlight RRT Setting, then press or ENTER.
If the program is broadcast with RRT5 rating information, the
rating information is downloaded automatically.
Note: If you want to clear the downloaded rating information, select
Reset RRT. The rating information is cleared. If rating information is
broadcast by another program, your TV downloads the new rating
information.
Adjusting the computer image
To adjust the computer image:
1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For more information, see
“Selecting the video input source” on page 14.
MENU
Exit
Using your TV
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2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
Standard
Cool
MENU
50
50
50
Exit
3 P ress or to s elec t an option, the n pres s or to ad just t he
option. You can adjust:
• Picture mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select
Standard (standard picture), Dynamic (bright, vivid
picture), Soft (finely detailed picture), or Pe rsonal
(customized picture). You can also press PICTURE to select
the picture mode.
• Contrast—Adjusts the contrast.
• Brightness—Adjusts the brightness.
• Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness.
• Color Mode—Selects the color temperature. You can select
Warm (enhances “hotter” colors such as red), Cool (softens
the colors and adds more blue), or Normal (does not adjust
the colors).
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
5 Press or to select an option, then press or to adjust the
option. You can adjust:
• H-Pos—Moves the image right or left.
• V-Pos—Moves the image up or down.
• Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency.
• Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images.
• Auto—Automatically adjusts the advanced options.
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
Adjusting the menu transparency
To adjust the menu transparency:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
Standard
Cool
MENU
50
50
50
0
50
Exit
Adjusting advanced computer settings
To adjust advanced computer settings:
1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For more information, see
“Selecting the video input source” on page 14.
2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
3 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureAudioTi meSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
4 Press or to select Advanced, then press or ENTER. The
advanced menu opens.
Standard
Cool
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
MENU
50
50
50
Exit
Exit
PictureAudioTi meSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
3 Press or to select Transparency, then press or to
select On or Off.
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
Restoring default settings
Caution: When you restore default settings, all the settings you have
customized are reset, except for the parental password and parental
ratings. You will need to scan for channels after you restore defaults.
To restore default settings:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
PictureTimeSetupLockChannel
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Mode
SelectMove
English
Off
Wide
Weak
Standard
Cool
MENU
MENU
Exit
50
50
50
0
50
Exit
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Maintaining
2 Press or to select Setup, then press . The Setup menu
opens.
PictureAudioTi meSetupLockChannel
Menu Language
Transparency
Zoom Mode
Noise Reduction
Advanced
Closed Caption
Restore
SelectMove
3 Press or to select Restore All, then press or ENTER.
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to
close the menu.
Maintaining
Cleaning
• Clean your TV with a soft, dry cloth. If surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak detergent solution.
• Use an eyeglass cleaner to clean the screen.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine.
• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth.
Troubleshooting
Warning: Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service
personne l.
Remote control
ProblemSolution
Remote control does not
work.
• Replace the batteries. For more
information, see “Installing
remote control batteries” on
page 9.
• Make sure that the batteries are
inserted correctly. For more
information, see “Installing
remote control batteries” on
page 9.
• Make sure that the power cord is
plugged into a power outlet.
English
Off
Wide
Weak
MENU
Exit
Video and audio
ProblemSolution
No picture or sound (the
screen is not lit).
Dark, poor, or no picture
(the screen is lit), but
sound is good.
No color, picture is dark,
or color is not correct.
Only noise (snow)
appears on the screen.
Picture has dotted lines or
stripes.
Picture has double
images.
Good picture, no sound.• Increase the volume.
Audio noise or static.• Move radio frequency
• Make sure that the power cord is
plugged into a power outlet.
• Press (power) on your T V or the
remote control.
• Try another channel. The problem
could be with the TV station.
• Select the correct picture mode.
For more information, see
“Adjusting the picture” on
page 16.
• Adjust the brightness. For more
information, see “Adjusting the
picture” on page 16.
• Make sure that the antenna or
cable TV is connected correctly.
For more information, see
“Connecting an antenna, cable
TV, or satellite TV box” on page
10.
• Adjust the color saturation. For
more information, see “Adjusting
the picture” on page 16.
• Make sure that the antenna or
cable TV is connected correctly.
For more information, see
“Connecting an antenna, cable
TV, or satellite TV box” on page
10.
• Try another channel. The problem
could be with the TV station.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Move your TV away from noise
sources, such as cars, neon signs,
or hair dryers.
• Use a highly directional outdoor
antenna or switch to cable or
satellite TV.
•Press MUTE to make sure that the
sound is not muted.
• Make sure that the audio mode is
set to STEREO or MONO. For
more information, see “Selecting
the audio mode” on page 18.
communication equipment, such
as a cordless phone, away from
your TV.
Specifications
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General
ProblemSolution
Cannot tune to one or
more channels.
Password is lost.• On the Lock menu, enter 1397 for
Cannot access some
items.
TV cabinet creaks.• When you are using your TV, the
Buttons do not work.• Unplug the power cord for a few
• The program you want to watch
may be blocked through the
parental controls. For more
information, see “Setting parental
controls” on page 25 or “Turning
the parental lock on or off” on
page 24.
• 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. For more
information, see “Deleting
channels” on page 15.
the password, then set a new
password. For more information,
see “Setting the parental
password” on page 24.
• If a setting or option is grayed out,
it is not available in the current
input mode.
temperature inside the cabinet
increases. This causes the cabinet
to expand or contract, which
produces the creaking noise. This
is not a malfunction.
seconds, then plug it back in and
turn on your TV.
Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dimensions and weight are approximate.
Input terminalsComposite video/left and right audio × 1
S-Video
Component video/left and right audio × 2
HDMI × 2
VGA/audio
Antenna
Output terminalsComposite video/left and right audio
Headphone jack
S/PDIF (optical)
Control terminalsRS-232
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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
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
Legal notices
Legal notices
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One-Year Limited Warranty
Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new
DX-LCD37-09-2 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original
manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased
from an authorized dealer of Dynex brand Products and packaged with this warranty
statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished product. If you notify Dynex during
the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of
this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days) from the date you purchased the
Product. The 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 and 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.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the
Product to the store you purchased it from. 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 an 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 televis ion with a screen 25 inches or larger, call
1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will
have an Dynex-approved repair person 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,
Canada, and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
• Installation
•Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
•Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
•Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product
• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for
lengthy periods (burn-in).
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone oth er than a facility authorized by Dynex to service
the Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the fac tory applied serial number has been altered or removed