Dynex DX-L32-10A User Manual

Dynex DX-L32-10A User Manual

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  • Page 1 32" LCD TV DX-L32-10A USE R GU IDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHILD SAFETY ..........1 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3 Using closed captioning ........26 Turning closed captioning on or off .
  • Page 5: Child Safety

    It makes a difference how and where you use As you enjoy your new product, keep these The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.
  • Page 7: Damage Requiring Service

    Important safety instructions Cautions Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV. •...
  • Page 8: Installing The Stand Or Removing The Stand Column

    If you are not sure of your ability to do this or to use the tools required, contact a professional installer or service technician. Dynex is not responsible for any damages or injuries that occur because of mishandling or incorrect assembly.
  • Page 9: Tv Components

    TV components TV components Front Item Name Description Remote control Receives signals from the remote sensor control. Do not block. For more information, see “Aiming the remote control” on page 8. Power indicator Lights blue when your TV is turned on.
  • Page 10: Back

    Back Item Name Description AC IN Plug the power cord into this jack and into a power outlet. For more information, see “Connecting the power” on page 9. Plug headphones into this jack. For (headphone) more information, see “Connecting headphones” on page 13. HDMI 3 Connect an HDMI device to this jack.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    TV components Remote control No. Button Description Press to turn on the TV or put the TV POWER in standby mode. Caution: When the TV is in standby mode, power is still flowing into the TV. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    No. Button Description 18 CH Press to go to the next or previous / CH channel in the channel list. For more information, see “Automatically scanning for channels” on page 19 and “Selecting a channel” on page 15. 19 MUTE Press to mute the sound.
  • Page 13: Programming A Universal Remote Control To Work With Your Tv

    4 For more help, call technical support for your universal remote control or set-top box manufacturer, or call the Dynex Customer Care Center at 1-800-305-2204. Making connections Before you make any connections: •...
  • Page 14: Connecting An Antenna, Cable Tv, Or Satellite Tv Box

    Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: • Connect one end of a 75-Ohm, coaxial cable to the RF jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the antenna or cable TV wall jack.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Camcorder Or Game Console

    Making connections Connecting a camcorder or game console Note: If your game console has an HDMI connection, you will get better quality using the HDMI connection instead of the AV connection. To connect a camcorder or game console: • Connect one end of a standard AV cable into the AV2 IN jacks on the side of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console.
  • Page 16: Connecting An S-Video Device

    Connecting an S-Video device Note: The AV1 VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks share the same L and R AUDIO jacks. To connect an S-Video device: 1 Connect one end of an S-Video cable (not included) to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the S-Video device.
  • Page 17: Connecting Headphones

    Turning on your TV for the first time Connecting headphones Warning: When using headphones, adjust the headphone volume to avoid excessively loud volume which can damage your hearing. To connect headphones: • Plug the headphones (not included) into the jack on the side of the TV. Connecting an audio amplifier You can connect the TV to an audio amplifier to play the TV audio through external speakers.
  • Page 18: Understanding The Basics

    6 Press to highlight Air/Cable, then press or Cable, depending on the type of antenna connection you have. 7 Press to highlight Auto Scan, then press ENTER or to automatically scan for available channels. Auto Scan may take a while to complete. A progress report is displayed while your TV is scanning for available channels.
  • Page 19: Navigating The Menus

    Understanding the basics Setup menu Parental Controls Channel menu Notes: Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. The above menus are shown in TV mode. Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. Menus in this manual are described in TV mode, unless otherwise indicated.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume

    Digital sub-channels A digital TV signal transmits more data than an analog signal. This increase in data provides a better picture and sound with less static and interference. The increased data capacity also lets broadcasters fit several channels into the same bandwidth as an analog signal. Broadcasters may use these sub-channels to transmit a variety of information, such as weather forecasts, foreign languages, and commercials.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Advanced Video Settings

    Adjusting the picture 2 Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust the option. You can select: • Picture Mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select Vivid (a bright and vivid picture), Standard (a standard picture), Sports (a dynamic picture), Theater (a finely detailed picture), Energy Saving (the backlight brightness is decreased), or Custom (customized picture).
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Sound

    4 Press or to highlight VGA Settings, then press . The VGA settings menu opens. H-Position V-Position 5 Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust the option. You can adjust: • H-Position—Moves the image right or left •...
  • Page 23: Playing Tv Audio Only

    Changing channel settings Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to only the program audio. To play only the TV audio: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens.
  • Page 24: Selecting The Signal Source

    4 Press to highlight Auto Scan, then press ENTER. A confirmation box opens. 5 Press or to select Yes, then press ENTER to start the scan. A progress box shows the progress of the scan. Selecting the signal source To select the signal source: 1 Press MENU.
  • Page 25: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Changing channel settings Setting up a favorite channel list You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list. To set up the favorite channel list: 1 Press MENU.
  • Page 26: Checking The Dtv Signal Strength

    7 Press or to select a character, then press or to move to the next position. Repeat this step to add more characters. 8 Press MENU to exit to the previous menu. 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.
  • Page 27: Setting Or Changing The Password

    Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. The Parental Controls sub menu opens. 5 Press or to highlight System Lock, then press select On (to enable the blocking scheme you set up and to set up the blocking scheme, otherwise the rating setting can not be accessed) or Off (to disable the blocking scheme you set up).
  • Page 28: Setting Parental Control Levels

    Setting parental control levels You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. The following procedure 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.
  • Page 29: Downloading Rating Information

    Setting parental controls U.S. TV ratings (age-based) TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Suitable for children 7 and older. TV-G General audiences. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parental guidance strongly suggested. TV-MA Mature audiences only. U. S. TV ratings (content-based) Fantasy violence. Violence.
  • Page 30: Using Closed Captioning

    5 Press to highlight System Lock, then press select On. 6 Press to highlight RRT Setting, then press ENTER. If the program is broadcast with RRT5 rating information, the information is downloaded automatically and can be used for parental controls. Note: If you want to clear the downloaded rating information, select Reset RRT.
  • Page 31: Customizing Dtv Closed Captioning Styles

    Using closed captioning 3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. The closed caption menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight CC Mode, then press or to select 5 Press or to highlight Basic Selection. 6 Press or to select a closed captioning mode. You can select: •...
  • Page 32: Adjusting Time Settings

    7 Press to highlight Option, then press ENTER. The DTV closed captioning styles menu opens. 8 Press to highlight Mode, then press or Custom. Note: To reset the closed captioning styles to their defaults, set Mode to Default. 9 Press to highlight a style, then press the style.
  • Page 33: Adjusting Menu Settings

    Adjusting menu settings 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens. Parental Controls 3 Press or to highlight Time, then press ENTER. The time setting menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press select the amount of time you want your TV to wait before it automatically turns off.
  • Page 34: Labeling An Input Source

    Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify. To label an input source: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before calling for service, check the following information for possible solutions to problems you may experience. If none of these solutions work, turn off the TV, then turn it on again. Caution: Do not try to repair the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified repair personnel.
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance 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. •...
  • Page 37: One-Year Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 38 Legal notices...
  • Page 40 7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. © 2009 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other 08-1833 products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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