Remote Control; General - Dynex DX-32L221A12 User Manual

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DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12
Problem Solution
• Increase the volume.
• Make sure that the sound is not muted.
• Make sure that the correct audio mode is selected.
• Make sure that the audio cables are connected
correctly and securely to the back of your TV.
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected
correctly and securely. See "Connecting a cable or
Good picture, but no
satellite box" on page 8 or "Connecting an antenna
sound.
or cable TV (no box)" on page 11.
• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel
signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal
strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength"
on page 24.
• The audio cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try a
new set.
• Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light
reflecting off the screen can make the picture
difficult to see.
Poor picture
• If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is connected
while another connected device is turned on, the
picture may be poor. Turn off one or more devices.
Good sound but • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings.
poor color
• Other devices (for example, surround sound receiver,
external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be
interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at
Audio noise a time to determine which device is causing
interference. Once you have determined which
device is causing interference, move it further from
the TV to eliminate the interference.
• Adjust the audio balance. See "Adjusting sound
No output from one
settings" on page 21.
of the speakers • Make sure that the audio cables are connected
correctly and securely to the back of your TV.
• Do not display a still image, such as a logo, game, or
computer image, for an extended period of time. This
After images appear can cause a permanent after-image to be burned
into the screen. This type of damage is not covered by
your warranty.

Remote control

Problem Solution
• Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected
to your TV and a power outlet.
• Make sure that there are no obstructions between
the remote control and the remote control sensor on
the front of the TV.
Remote control
• Point the remote control directly at the remote
does not work. control sensor on your TV. For the location of the
remote control sensor, see "Front" on page 5.
• Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.
See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 17.
• Replace dead batteries with new batteries. See
"Installing remote control batteries" on page 17.
• See instructions and a table of common codes in
"Programming a different universal remote control"
on page 36.
Trouble • Codes are subject to change. For up to date codes, go
programming your to www.Dynexproducts.com.
existing universal • Replace dead batteries with new batteries. See
remote control. "Installing remote control batteries" on page 17.
• Refer to the User Guide that accompanied your
universal remote control and contact the
manufacturer if problems persist.

General

Problem Solution
• Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected
to your TV and a power outlet.
• Unplug the power cord, wait 60 seconds, then plug
the cord back in and turn on your TV.
• Other devices (for example, surround sound receiver,
No power
external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be
interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at
a time to determine which device is causing
interference. Once you have determined which
device is causing interference, move it further from
the TV to eliminate the interference.
• Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected
the correct input for the device or service you are
"No signal" error trying to use.
message is • If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the
displayed remote that came with that box to change channels.
• Make sure you have the correct input selected to
view channels from the cable or satellite box.
• Reception can vary by channel depending on the
broadcast power level of a given station. Contact
After Auto
your cable or satellite TV provider.
Channel Search,
• Make sure the antenna or cable/satellite TV is
there are no
connected securely to your TV.
channels
• Try replacing the cable between the antenna/cable
or cable/satellite box and your TV.
• Make sure that the channels are not blocked. See
"Setting parental control levels."
• Make sure that the channels are not hidden. 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
One or more
the channel list. See "Hiding channels" on page 23.
channels do not • If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the
display. remote that came with that box to change channels.
• Make sure you have the correct input selected to
view channels from the cable or satellite box.
• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel
signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal
strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength"
on page 24.
• Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then set a
Password is lost. new password. See "Setting or changing the
password" on page 24.
Some settings
• If a setting is grayed, the setting is not available in
cannot be the current video input mode.
accessed.
• When the TV is in use, the temperature rises
naturally and may cause the cabinet to expand or
TV cabinet creaks.
contract which can cause a creaking noise. This is not
a malfunction.
• Make sure that the Button Lock option is set to Off.
Control buttons See "Locking control buttons" on page 25.
do not work • Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then
plug the cord back in and turn on your TV.
TV keeps turning • Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned on. See
off "Setting the sleep timer" on page 30.
Note
If the problem is not solved by using these
troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then
turn it on again.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting