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Dynex DX-42E250A12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Dynex 42” LED-LCD TV DX-42E250A12 U S E R G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dynex DX-42E250A12 42” LED-LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY ..........1 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3 Legal notices ..........32 One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions ....33 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-42E250A12 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus. A Class I apparatus needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. CAUTION Make sure that you connect the Class I apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.

  • Page 7: Cautions

    Important safety instructions DX-42E250A12 Cautions Condensation Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings Damage requiring service into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified When this happens, the TV's performance may be impaired.

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

    DX-42E250A12 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-42E250A12 TV components Back Package contents Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with ten screws Composite video cable Audio cable Quick Setup Guide Front Item Description For software update only. Do not use. Service port Connect an HDMI device to these jacks.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    DX-42E250A12 TV components Remote control Button Description Press to select the aspect ratio. For more ZOOM information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 17. Press to select the video modes. You can select Vivid, Standard, Energy Savings, or PICTURE Custom.

  • Page 11: Making Connections

    Making connections DX-42E250A12 Making connections You can use an HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device. What connection should I use? Cautions Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    DX-42E250A12 Making connections Connecting a cable or satellite box Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI: Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type.
  • Page 13 Making connections DX-42E250A12 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.

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

    DX-42E250A12 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-42E250A12 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Using HDMI (best) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI: To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or...
  • Page 16 DX-42E250A12 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...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr

    Making connections DX-42E250A12 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-42E250A12 Making connections Connecting a computer Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio: HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home...

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control DX-42E250A12 Using the remote control 2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose your menu Language screen opens. Installing remote control batteries Setup Wizard To install the remote control batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 20: Understanding The Basics

    DX-42E250A12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics Audio menu (TV mode) Turning your TV on or off Video Audio Setup To turn your TV on or off: Sound Mode Standard 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet.

  • Page 21: Navigating The Menus

    Adjusting the picture DX-42E250A12 Navigating the menus • Analog channel information—Displays channel number, channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and resolution. • Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide, which may Press MENU to open the on-screen menu.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Sound

    DX-42E250A12 Adjusting the sound • Advanced Video—Opens the PICTURE-Advanced Video 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to menu where you can adjust additional video options. close the menu. • Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise (snow).

  • Page 23: Hiding Channels

    Changing channel settings DX-42E250A12 If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to hide, then automatically for available channels in your area and stores press ENTER. The check mark disappears.

  • Page 24: Viewing A Favorite Channel

    DX-42E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to add to the Selecting an audio language favorites list, then press ENTER. A check mark appears next to You can select the default audio language to listen to when watching the channel.

  • Page 25: Locking Control Buttons

    Setting parental controls DX-42E250A12 To set or change the password: 5 Press or to highlight Change Password, then press 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. ENTER. The password entry screen opens. Video Audio Setup Video Audio Setup Picture Mode...

  • Page 26: Setting Parental Control Levels

    DX-42E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Setup-Parental menu opens. Setup-Parental menu opens. Video Audio Setup Video Audio Setup Channel Block...

  • Page 27: Downloading Rating Information

    Setting parental controls DX-42E250A12 TV/Movie ratings charts Downloading rating information You can download rating information to use when setting parental U.S. TV ratings (age-based) controls by enabling the optional Open V-Chip setting in parental TV-Y All children controls. If the program is broadcast with Open V-Chip rating information, the information is downloaded automatically.

  • Page 28: Blocking Unrated Tv

    DX-42E250A12 Using closed captioning 5 Press or to highlight Program Block. The Program Block 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The menu opens. Setup-Parental menu opens. Video Audio Setup Video Audio Setup Channel Block Rating Enable Program Block U.S TV Ratings...

  • Page 29: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Styles

    Using closed captioning DX-42E250A12 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens. opens. Video Audio Setup Video Audio Setup OSD Language English OSD Language...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio

    DX-42E250A12 Adjusting the aspect ratio • Background Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the 3 Press or to highlight Aspect Ratio, then press or to background. select an aspect ratio. You can select Normal, Zoom, Wide, or • Window Color—Selects the edge color.

  • Page 31: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Adjusting time settings DX-42E250A12 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu 6 Press or to highlight Auto Synchronization, then press opens. or to select Off (to set the date and time manually), or On (the date and time are set automatically by the TV signal, based on your time zone).

  • Page 32: Adjusting Menu Settings

    DX-42E250A12 Adjusting menu settings 4 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press or to Restoring settings to the defaults select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized To turn off the sleep timer, select Off.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting DX-42E250A12 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Only snow (noise) • Try another channel. The station may be Warning appears on the experiencing problems. screen. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel.

  • Page 34: Remote Control

    DX-42E250A12 Troubleshooting General Problem Solution Poor picture • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Problem Solution Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see. No power • Make sure that the power cord is correctly •...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Digital ATSC, 8-VSB, Clear-QAM Inputs Programming a universal remote control DX-42E250A12 You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing universal remote HDMI 1.3 2 (back) control. E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant To program a different universal remote control: 1 See the table below for common codes.

  • Page 36: For Additional Help And Information

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

  • Page 37: 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 38 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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