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Dynex DX-32E250A12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 32 LED-LCD TV DX-32E250A12 U S E R G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dynex DX-32E250A12 32” LED-LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY ..........1 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3 Legal notices ..........37 One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions ....39...

  • 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-32E250A12 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 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, This symbol indicates that dangerous...
  • Page 7 Important safety instructions DX-32E250A12 • If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating End of life directives instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other small amount of mercury.

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

    DX-32E250A12 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand or Installing a wall-mount bracket wall-mount bracket Warning This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL Notes Listed wall mount bracket. If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket: stand.

  • Page 9: Tv Components

    TV components DX-32E250A12 TV components Back and Side Package contents Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with screws Composite cable Quick Setup Guide Front Item Description For software update only. Do not use. Service port Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    DX-32E250A12 TV components Remote control Button Description Press to confirm selections or changes. ENTER Press to open the on-screen menu. MENU Press to increase or decrease the volume. VOL +/VOL – Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound. MUTE Press to select the aspect ratio.

  • Page 11: Making Connections

    Making connections DX-32E250A12 Making connections Connection Cable connectors type and jack What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. Analog audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    DX-32E250A12 Making connections Connecting a cable or satellite box Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. Note To get the best video, you should use the best connection type A DVI device must be connected the HDMI 1 jack.
  • Page 13 Making connections DX-32E250A12 Using component video (better) Using composite video (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

  • Page 14: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    DX-32E250A12 Making connections Using coaxial (good) Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    Making connections DX-32E250A12 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Using HDMI (best) Note To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: A DVI device must be connected the HDMI 1 jack. If 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or you connect a DVI device to another HDMI jack, you Blu-ray player is turned off.
  • Page 16 DX-32E250A12 Making connections Using component video (better) Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video: To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr

    Making connections DX-32E250A12 Connecting a VCR Connecting a camcorder or game console To connect a VCR: Note 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI turned off.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Computer

    DX-32E250A12 Making connections Connecting a computer Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an computer is turned off. HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the picture.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    Making connections DX-32E250A12 Connecting a USB flash drive Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio This TV does not support .JPEG or .JPG files. The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio: To connect a USB flash drive: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home •...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    DX-32E250A12 Using the remote control Connecting a home theater system with Using the remote control multiple devices Installing remote control batteries Note To install the remote control batteries: We recommend that you connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack to your TV’s HDMI1/DVI IN jack, and 1 Remove the battery cover.

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

    Turning on your TV for the first time DX-32E250A12 Turning on your TV for the first 9 Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode screen opens. time Setup Wizard The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Choose Your Picture Mode Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Basics

    DX-32E250A12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics PICTURE menu (TV mode) Turning your TV on or off PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS To turn your TV on or off: Picture Mode Energy Savings Contrast 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet. Brightness 2 Press (power) to turn on your TV.

  • Page 23: Navigating The Menus

    Adjusting the picture DX-32E250A12 Navigating the menus Viewing channel information To view channel information: Press MENU to open the • Press INFO to view an information banner. The information on-screen menu. banner shows the current program information such as channel number, video input source, and resolution.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Computer Image

    DX-32E250A12 Adjusting the picture • Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low • Reset Picture Settings—Resets all picture settings to setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may factory mode. make the color look artificial. 3 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to •...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound DX-32E250A12 Adjusting the sound Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio Adjusting sound settings only. To play TV audio only: To adjust sound settings: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 26: Changing Channel Settings

    DX-32E250A12 Changing channel settings Changing channel settings • If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches automatically for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list. This may take Automatically scanning for channels several minutes.

  • Page 27: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Changing channel settings DX-32E250A12 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to hide, then 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to add to the press ENTER. The check mark disappears. favorites list, then press ENTER. A check mark appears next to the channel.

  • Page 28: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    DX-32E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press or to select the channel you want to label, then press To set or change the password: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. to move to the channel label field. 5 Press or to select a character, then press or to move to the next position.

  • Page 29: Locking Control Buttons

    Setting parental controls DX-32E250A12 5 Press or to highlight Change Password, then press 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. ENTER. The password entry screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS Enter Password PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS Enter Old Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Move...

  • Page 30: Setting Parental Control Levels

    DX-32E250A12 Setting parental controls 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS Enter Password Enter Password Move Select Back Exit Move Select Back Exit Menu Exit Menu...

  • Page 31: Downloading Rating Information

    Setting parental controls DX-32E250A12 7 Press or to select the rating. If a rating has sub-ratings, Canadian French ratings press or to highlight a sub-rating. Note: Exempt programming When you block a rating, that rating and all Note General audiences When you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked.

  • Page 32: Using Closed Captioning

    DX-32E250A12 Using closed captioning 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The 3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS Button Lock...

  • Page 33: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Styles

    Using closed captioning DX-32E250A12 3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS The menu opens. menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS Caption Control CC On When Mute Parental Controls Analog Caption...

  • Page 34: Adjusting Time Settings

    DX-32E250A12 Adjusting time settings 7 Press or to highlight Mode, then press or to select 3 Press or to highlight Time, then press ENTER. The Custom. SETTINGS-Time menu opens. Note To reset the close caption styles to their defaults, set Mode to Default.

  • Page 35: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Adjusting menu settings DX-32E250A12 Setting the sleep timer Adjusting menu settings You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns Selecting the menu language off. To set the sleep timer: To select the menu language: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 36: Restoring Settings To The Defaults

    DX-32E250A12 Maintaining 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS Restoring settings to the defaults menu opens. When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized (except the password and parental rating) are reset. To restore settings to the defaults: PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting DX-32E250A12 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Picture quality is good on • The problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal Warning some channels and poor on from the broadcaster or cable TV provider. others. Sound is good. • If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a Do not try to repair your TV yourself.

  • Page 38: Remote Control

    DX-32E250A12 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Problem Solution Audio noise • Other devices (for example, surround sound receiver, After Auto Channel • Reception can vary by channel depending on the external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be Search, there are no broadcast power level of a given station.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications DX-32E250A12 Specifications Inputs HDMI 2 (back) Specifications are subject to change without notice. E-EDID compliant Warranty HDCP compliant Component video 1 (side) Parts: 1 year Labor: 1 year Composite video 1 (side) Share with Dimensions and weight Component-Y Without stand Shared audio (component and composite) 30.35 ×...

  • Page 40: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    Charter 0463, 1463, 0842, 1326, 167, 415, 424, 450, 456, 461, 507, 523, 567, 577, 586 You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing universal remote control. 10171, 11204, 11326, 11463, 11517, Comcast 11641, 11780, 11785, 11892, 11963,...

  • Page 41: Legal Notices

    If you require additional information or you wish to receive the complete corresponding GPL or LGPL licensed source code, please call the Dynex support line at 1-800-305-2204. This source code is available for a period of three (3) years from the date of the...
  • Page 42 DX-32E250A12 Legal notices...

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

    Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after owners.
  • Page 44 Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 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 ENGLISH 11-0610...

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