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Dynex DX-15E220A12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 15” LED-LCD TV DX-15E220A12 U S E R G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dynex DX-15E220A12 15” LED-LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY ..........1 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3 Legal notices ..........37 One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions ....39 Definitions: .

  • Page 5: Child Safety

    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 The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    DX-15E220A12 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make CAUTION sure that you connect the Class I apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.

  • Page 7: Cautions

    Important safety instructions DX-15E220A12 Power source Note to CATV system installer Operate your TV only from the type of power source Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the 40 provides guidance for correct grounding.

  • Page 8: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    DX-15E220A12 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand or Remove the four screws that secure the stand/stand column assembly to the TV (A), then remove the wall-mount bracket assembly (B). Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand.

  • Page 9: Front

    TV components DX-15E220A12 Front Back and Side SERVICE PC / DVI DIGITAL HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI PORT AUDIO IN OUTPUT SERVICE PC / DVI DIGITAL HDMI 2 HDMI 1 / DVI PORT AUDIO IN OUTPUT # Item Description Service Port For software update only.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    DX-15E220A12 TV components Remote control # Item Description The component video jacks (COMPONENT IN Y, P ) share POWER INPUT these audio jacks with the composite video jack (AV IN VIDEO). Connect the audio for a component video device connected to the Y, P jacks.

  • Page 11: Making Connections

    Making connections DX-15E220A12 Making connections # Button Description VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume. What connection should I use? Press to select the input source. Your TV has several connection types for connecting VIDEO—Press to select the device devices to your TV.

  • Page 12: Connecting Power

    DX-15E220A12 Making connections You can use the HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your Connecting a cable or satellite box TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device.
  • Page 13 Making connections DX-15E220A12 Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio Using component video (better) connection) To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: Note Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI1 jack.
  • Page 14 DX-15E220A12 Making connections Using composite video (good) Using coaxial (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using composite To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: video: Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Making connections DX-15E220A12 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player box) Using HDMI To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.
  • Page 16 DX-15E220A12 Making connections Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound Using component video (better) connection) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video: To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI: Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr

    Making connections DX-15E220A12 Using composite video (good) Connecting a VCR To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite To connect a VCR: video: Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Camcorder Or Game Console

    DX-15E220A12 Making connections Connecting a camcorder or game console Connecting a computer To connect a camcorder or game console: Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an and the camcorder or game console is turned off.

  • Page 19: Connecting Headphones

    Making connections DX-15E220A12 Using HDMI Connecting headphones To connect a computer using HDMI: The TV speakers are muted when headphones are Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged attached. and the computer is turned off. Warning Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the Loud noise can damage your hearing.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System

    DX-15E220A12 Using the remote control Connecting a basic home theater system Remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound. For information about To connect a basic home theater system using digital connection types, see “see "What connection should I audio: use?"...

  • Page 21: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    Turning on your TV for the first time DX-15E220A12 Turning on your TV for the first Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode screen opens. time The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, date and time, picture mode, and TV signal source.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Basics

    DX-15E220A12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics Audio menu (TV mode) Turning your TV on or off Picture Audio Settings Channels Sound Mode To turn your TV on or off: Treble Bass Make sure that the power cord is connected to a...

  • Page 23: Selecting A Channel

    Adjusting the picture DX-15E220A12 Selecting a channel Adjusting the picture To select a channel: Adjusting the TV picture • Press CH+ or CH– to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list. To adjust the TV picture: •...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Computer Image

    DX-15E220A12 Adjusting the picture • Advanced Video—Opens the Advanced Video • Advanced Contrast—Opens a sub-menu sub-menu where you can adjust additional video where you can adjust the following: options. • Adaptive Contrast–Automatically adjusts picture detail and brightness. You can select On or Off.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound DX-15E220A12 • Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images. • MONO–if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts. • Reset Computer Settings—Resets computer settings to factory default. • STEREO–for programs broadcast in stereo. Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press •...

  • Page 26: Changing Channel Settings

    DX-15E220A12 Changing channel settings Changing channel settings Press ENTER to start the auto channel scan. Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels, your TV searches for RF CH channels available in your viewing area and stores the channel information in the channel list. When you press CH+ or CH–, your TV goes to the next or previous channel...

  • Page 27: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Changing channel settings DX-15E220A12 Press to highlight Add/Skip Channels, then Press to highlight the channel you want to press ENTER. The channel list opens. add to the favorites list, then press ENTER. A check mark appears. Notes Picture Audio Settings Channels •...

  • Page 28: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    DX-15E220A12 Setting parental controls Press to select the channel you want to label, Setting parental controls then press to go to the channel label editing field. Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on TV. When set,...

  • Page 29: Setting Parental Control Levels

    Setting parental controls DX-15E220A12 Press to highlight Change Password, then Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. press ENTER. The Password Entry screen opens. Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Audio Settings Channels Enter Old Password ---- Enter New Password ----...

  • Page 30: Blocking Unrated Tv

    DX-15E220A12 Setting parental controls Ratings Blocking unrated TV Not all TV programs have a rating signal. You can block all U.S. TV ratings (age-based) unrated programs from displaying on your TV. None Not rated To block unrated TV: TV-Y All children Press MENU.

  • Page 31: Locking Control Buttons

    Setting parental controls DX-15E220A12 Locking control buttons Downloading rating information You can lock the TV control buttons on the side of your TV. To download rating information: When the control buttons on your TV are locked, you can Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the only operate the TV with the remote control.

  • Page 32: Using Closed Captioning

    DX-15E220A12 Using closed captioning Press to highlight RRT Setting, then press Press to highlight Closed Caption, then ENTER. If the program is broadcast with RRT5 rating press ENTER. The Settings-Closed Caption menu information, the information is downloaded opens. automatically and can be used for parental controls.

  • Page 33: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Styles

    Using closed captioning DX-15E220A12 Press to highlight Closed Caption, then Press to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. The Settings-Closed Caption menu press ENTER. The Settings-Closed Caption menu opens. opens. Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Audio Settings Channels CC Mode...

  • Page 34: Adjusting Time Settings

    DX-15E220A12 Adjusting time settings Adjusting time settings If your viewing area observes daylight savings time, press to highlight Daylight Saving time, then press to select On. Setting the clock If you selected Manual for Style: • Press to highlight Year, Month, or Day,...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Menu Settings

    Adjusting menu settings DX-15E220A12 Adjusting menu settings Labeling an input source You can add a label to a video input source to make it Selecting the menu language easier to identify. These labels are displayed on the INPUT SOURCE list and on the banner that appears when you To select the on-screen menu language: press INFO.

  • Page 36: Restoring Settings To Default

    DX-15E220A12 Restoring settings to default To reset the label to factory default, press Do not spray insecticide liquid near your TV. Such highlight Reset Input Label, then press ENTER and chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting DX-15E220A12 Problem Solution Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no • Try another channel. The station may be Dotted lines or • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is picture (screen is lit), experiencing problems. stripes appear on connected correctly and securely.

  • Page 38: Remote Control

    DX-15E220A12 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Problem Solution No output from one • Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting After Auto • Reception can vary by channel depending on of the speakers sound settings” on page 21. Channel Search, the broadcast power level of a given station.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications DX-15E220A12 Specifications Inputs DX-15E220A12 Specifications are subject to change without notice. HDMI/DVI 2 (bottom) Warranty E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant DX-15E220A12 DVI to HDMI1 only Parts: 1 year Component video 1 (side) Labor: 1 year Composite video 1 (side) Dimensions and weight...

  • Page 40: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    1963, 0463, 1463, 0842, 1326, Charter 167, 415, 424, 450, 456, 461, You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing 507, 523, 567, 577, 586 universal remote control. To program a different universal remote control:...

  • Page 41: Legal Notices

    Legal notices DX-15E220A12 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.
  • Page 42 DX-15E220A12 Legal notices...

  • Page 43: One-Year Limited Warranty - Dynex Televisions

    All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.
  • Page 44 7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. © 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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