Remote Control; General - Dynex DX-42E250A12 User Manual

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Problem Solution
Poor picture • Make sure that the room is not too bright.
Light reflecting off the screen can make the
picture difficult to see.
• 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
poor color settings.
Audio noise • 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 a time to
determine which device is causing
interference. After you have determined
which device is causing interference, move
it further from the TV to eliminate the
interference.
No output from one • Adjust the audio balance. See "Adjusting
of the speakers sound settings" on page 18.
• Make sure that the audio cables are
connected correctly and securely to the
back of your TV.
After images appear • Do not display a still image, such as a logo,
game, or computer image, for an extended
period of time. This 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
Remote control • Make sure that the power cord is correctly
does not work. 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.
• Point the remote control directly at the
remote 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 15.
• Replace dead batteries with new batteries.
See "Installing remote control batteries" on
page 15.
Trouble • See instructions and a table of common
programming your codes in "Programming a universal remote
existing universal control" on page 31.
remote control. • Codes are subject to change. For up to date
codes, go to
www.dynexproducts.com/remotecodes.
• Replace dead batteries with new batteries.
See "Installing remote control batteries" on
page 15.
• Refer to the User Guide that accompanied
your universal remote control and contact
the manufacturer if problems persist.

General

Problem Solution
No power • 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, 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. After you have
determined which device is causing
interference, move it further from the TV to
eliminate the interference.
"No signal" error • Press INPUT and make sure that you have
message is selected the correct input for the device or
displayed service you are trying to use.
• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the
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.
After Auto • Reception can vary by channel depending on
Channel Search, the broadcast power level of a given station.
there are no Contact your cable or satellite TV provider.
channels • Make sure the antenna or cable/satellite TV is
connected securely to your TV.
• Try replacing the cable between the
antenna/cable or cable/satellite box and your
TV.
One or more • Make sure that the channels are not blocked.
channels do not See "Setting parental control levels. "
display. • 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 the channel list. See
"Hiding channels" on page 19.
• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the
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.
Password is lost. • Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then
set a new password. See "Setting or changing
the password" on page 20.
Some settings • If a setting is grayed, the setting is not
cannot be available in the current video input mode.
accessed.
TV cabinet creaks. • When the TV is in use, the temperature rises
naturally and may cause the cabinet to
expand or contract which can cause a
creaking noise. This is not a malfunction.
Control buttons • Make sure that the Button Lock option is set
do not work to Off. See "Locking control buttons" on
page 21.
• 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
off on. See "Setting the sleep timer" on page 27.
Note
If the problem is not solved by using these
troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then
turn it on again.
Troubleshooting