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.
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 18 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC Warnings SHOCK Electric shock hazard DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture.
Installing the stand Attachments recycled and reused. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org to Use only attachments recommended by Dynex. find a recycler in your area. Outdoor antenna grounding Non-active pixels If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some...
TV components The speaker is not intended to support the weight of your TV. Do not move TV components or handle your TV by the speaker. This can cause damage to your TV that is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Front and side panels Removing the stand To remove the stand from the stand column:...
TV components Back Component Description (Component) Connect the audio output (L and R) from a AUDIO IN jacks component device to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a component video device” on page 9. Headphone jack Plug headphones into this jack. ANT/CABLE IN jack Connect the 75 ohm cable from an antenna or cable box to this jack.
Using the remote control Button Description Button Description MTS/SAP Press to select the audio mode. For analog INFO Press to display information about the channels, you can select STEREO, SAP current program. For more information, see (secondary audio program), or MONO. “Displaying additional information”...
Making connections Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Dispose of them as hazardous waste. Codes for other remote controls are available online at: www.dynexproducts/universalcontrolcodes.aspx Aiming the remote control Tips: To use the remote control: • The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote •...
Making connections Connecting an antenna or cable TV 5 Select the channel you want with the remote control for the cable box. To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: 1 Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable (not included) to the RF OUT jack on the antenna or on the cable or satellite TV box.
Making connections For a better picture, you can connect an S-Video cable to the To play from the HDMI device: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT select HDMI. S-VIDEO Out jack on the VCR and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your 2 Turn on the HDMI device, and set it to the correct output mode.
Turning on your TV for the first time 3 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the computer, • Press CH+/CH- to highlight Auto Channels Search, then then connect the other end of the cable to the PC AUDIO IN jack press ENTER/VOL+.
Understanding the basics Understanding the basics Notes: Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. The above menus are shown in TV mode. Turning your TV on or off Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. Menus in this manual To turn your TV on or off (standby mode): are described in TV mode, unless otherwise indicated.
Adjusting the picture Digital sub-channels Displaying additional information A digital TV signal transmits more data than an analog signal. This To display additional information: increase in data provides a better picture and sound with less static and • Press DISPLAY to show an information banner. The information interference.
Adjusting the sound • Backlight–Adjusts the overall brilliance of the screen. • Reset Computer Settings—Resets computer settings to • Noise Reduction–Selects the noise reduction mode to factory default reduce picture noise (snow). Choose High, Middle, 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to Low, or Off.
Changing channel settings • SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio All available channels are automatically preset in order. After the program, if available. search is completed, the first channel number displays on the • Audio Language—(DTV channels only) Selects an screen.
Changing channel settings Setting up a favorite channel list Adding or changing a channel label You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the channel to make it your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel easier to identify.
Changing channel settings Checking the DTV signal strength 3 Press CH+ or CH– to highlight Audio Only, press ENTER/VOL+ to open sub-menu, then press CH+/- to select On. You can check the DTV signal strength to determine if you need to 4 Press EXIT to close the menu.
Setting parental controls Setting parental controls • Button Lock—Set to On to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. • Block Unrated TV—Set to On to block TV programs that Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching are not rated.
Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The 3 Press CH+ or CH– to highlight Parental Controls, then press default password is 0000. The Parental Controls sub-menu opens. ENTER/VOL+. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS...
Setting parental controls 2 Press VOL+ or VOL– to highlight SETTINGS, then press U. S. TV ratings (content-based) ENTER/CH–. The Settings menu opens. Fantasy violence. Violence. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Sexual situations. Settings Strong language. Parental Controls Closed Caption Suggestive dialog. Time Menu Settings Input Labels...
Using closed captioning Using closed captioning • Digital CC Settings—To change digital closed caption settings. Options include: • Style–Select either Default or Custom. When you Closed captioning helps the hearing impaired with the broadcast select default, the others are disabled and cannot be program, as well as helping children learn how to read.
Adjusting menu settings 4 Press CH+ or CH– to highlight Date/Time, then press 3 Press CH+ or CH– to highlight Time, then press ENTER/VOL+. ENTER/VOL+. The Date/Time menu opens. The Time menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS 5 Minutes Settings...
DVD Playback 3 Press CH+ or CH– to highlight Menu Settings, then press 4 Press CH+ or CH– to highlight an option, then press VOL+ or ENTER/VOL+. The Menu Settings menu opens. VOL– to change the setting. Options include: • Input–To select the input to label. •...
DVD Playback Advanced playback Press PREV or NEXT to move between pictures. Press PAUSE to stop on the current picture. Press PLAY/ENTER to resume normal All described functions can be activated by pressing the indicated playback. button on the remote control. These functions are for DVDs. If you play other disc formats, the operation and on-screen display are different.
DVD Playback • 4:3/PS (PS=Pan and Scan)–Select if you have a normal Notes: aspect ratio (4:3) TV, although the NORMAL/LB (letter To change this setting you must enter your password. (The initial box) is a more common choice. In PS mode, wide screen password is 1234.) material will fill the screen, but at the expense of chopping off extreme left and right edges of the original...
Troubleshooting General This Region number of this DVD Player is Problem Solution Cannot tune to • The program you want to watch may be one or more blocked through the parental controls. For Troubleshooting channels more information, see “Setting parental control levels”...
Specifications Storing discs Legal notices After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct FCC Part 15 sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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