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Dynex DX-26L100A13 User Manual

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  • Page 1 26” LCD TV DX-26L100A13 U S E R G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dynex DX-26L100A13 26” LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY ..........1 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 3 Legal notices ..........40 One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions ....41 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-26L100A13 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Warning Electric shock hazard CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified DO NOT OPEN service technicians.

  • Page 7: Caution

    Important Safety Instructions DX-26L100A13 Caution Condensation Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool Damage requiring service surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to room rises suddenly.

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

    DX-26L100A13 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand or Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the wall-mount bracket instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV.

  • Page 9: Front

    TV components DX-26L100A13 Front Back and Side Item Description Press to open the on-screen menu. For more MENU information, see “Navigating the menus” on Item Description page 20. Connect headphones to this jack. For Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then more information, see “Connecting...

  • Page 10: Remote Control 1

    DX-26L100A13 TV components Item Description Button Description Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. Press to select the picture mode. You can An HDMI cable carries both video and select Vivid, Standard, Energy Savings, or PICTURE sound. You do not need to make an Custom.

  • Page 11: Remote Control 2

    TV components DX-26L100A13 Remote control 2 Button Description Press to select the aspect ratio. For more ZOOM information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 21. Press to select the picture mode. You can select Vivid, Standard, Energy Savings, or PICTURE Custom.

  • Page 12: Making Connections

    DX-26L100A13 Making connections Making connections Connection Cable connectors type and jack What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for connecting Digital coaxial devices to your TV. audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

  • Page 13: Connecting Power

    Making connections DX-26L100A13 Connecting power Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one To connect the power: connection type. To get the best video, you should use • Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet.
  • Page 14 DX-26L100A13 Making connections Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio Using component video (better) connection) To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: Note Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI1 jack.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Making connections DX-26L100A13 Using composite video (good) Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video: To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    DX-26L100A13 Making connections Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using DVI To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI: Using HDMI Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
  • Page 17 Making connections DX-26L100A13 Using component video (better) Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video: video: Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Vcr

    DX-26L100A13 Making connections Connecting a VCR Connecting a camcorder or game console To connect a VCR: To connect a camcorder or game console: Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Computer

    Making connections DX-26L100A13 Connecting a computer Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an and the computer is turned off. HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the picture.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    DX-26L100A13 Making connections Connecting a USB flash drive To connect headphones: • Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack on To connect a USB flash drive: the side of your TV. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System

    Using the remote control DX-26L100A13 Connecting a basic home theater system Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices To connect a basic home theater system using analog audio: Notes Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged We recommend that you connect the AV receiver’s and the home theater system is turned off.

  • Page 22: Aiming The Remote Control

    DX-26L100A13 Turning on your TV for the first time Insert two AAA batteries into the battery Turning on your TV for the first compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – time symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

  • Page 23: Understanding The Basics

    Understanding the basics DX-26L100A13 Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode screen Understanding the basics opens. Turning your TV on or off Setup Wizard To turn your TV on or off: Choose your Picture Mode Make sure that the power cord is connected to a Home Mode power outlet.

  • Page 24: Navigating The Menus

    DX-26L100A13 Understanding the basics Picture menu (TV mode) Navigating the menus Remote Control 1 Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Energy Savings Contrast Press MENU to open the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Press to move the cursor on the...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the picture DX-26L100A13 • Press the number buttons to enter the channel • Vivid—(a bright and vivid picture) number you want, then wait for the channel to Significantly increases the contrast, change or press ENTER to immediately change the brightness, and sharpness.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Computer Image

    DX-26L100A13 Adjusting the sound • Aspect Ratio—Selects the aspect ratio of the Adjusting the computer image picture. To adjust the computer image: Aspect ratio option Example Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source”...

  • Page 27: Playing Tv Audio Only

    Adjusting the sound DX-26L100A13 Press to highlight Audio, then press . The Playing TV audio only Audio menu opens. You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. Picture Audio Settings Channels To play TV audio only:...

  • Page 28: Changing Channel Settings

    DX-26L100A13 Changing channel settings Changing channel settings If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches automatically for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list. Automatically scanning for channels This may take several minutes. While scanning, the TV displays a progress report.

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Changing channel settings DX-26L100A13 Setting up a favorite channel list Viewing a favorite channel You can create a favorite channel list to make it easier to To view a favorite channel: tune to your favorite channels. Press FAV or FAVORITE on your remote control. The To set up a favorite channel list: Favorites channel list opens.

  • Page 30: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    DX-26L100A13 Setting parental controls Checking the digital signal strength Press to highlight Settings, then press . The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls You can check the digital signal strength to determine if highlighted. you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input.

  • Page 31: Locking Control Buttons

    Setting parental controls DX-26L100A13 Locking control buttons Setting parental control levels You can lock the TV control buttons on the side of your TV. You can set parental control levels for the U.S. and When the control buttons on your TV are locked, you can Canada.

  • Page 32: Downloading Rating Information

    DX-26L100A13 Setting parental controls Press to highlight US (or Canada to set Canadian English ratings controls for Canada), then press ENTER. The Ratings screen opens. Exempt programming Children Children over 8 years old Picture Audio Settings Channels MPAA Ratings TV Ratings...

  • Page 33: Using Closed Captioning

    Using closed captioning DX-26L100A13 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Parental Controls menu opens. password. The Parental Controls menu opens. Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Audio Settings Channels...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode

    DX-26L100A13 Using closed captioning Press to highlight CC Mode, then press Press to highlight Analog Caption, then ENTER. press to select an analog caption setting. You can select: • CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning appears in a small banner across the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Time Settings

    Adjusting time settings DX-26L100A13 Press to highlight Digital CC Settings, then Press to highlight Time, then press ENTER. press ENTER. The Digital CC Settings menu opens. The Settings-Time menu opens. Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Audio Settings Channels Mode Sleep Timer...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Menu Settings

    DX-26L100A13 Adjusting menu settings Press to highlight Time, then press Labeling an input source ENTER. The Settings-Time menu opens. You can add a label to a video input source to make it easier to identify. These labels are displayed on the INPUT...

  • Page 37: Restoring Settings To Default

    Restoring settings to default DX-26L100A13 When you complete the label, press MENU. The next Browsing photos time you press INPUT, the new label appears in the INPUT SOURCE list. To browse photos on a USB flash drive: Press EXIT to close the menu.

  • Page 38: Viewing Your Favorite Photos

    DX-26L100A13 Using a USB flash drive • EXIT to return to the USB menu. Press to highlight Favorite Photos, then press ENTER. A thumbnail index of your favorite photos When a photo is displayed full screen, a control bar opens with a control bar at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 39: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    Maintaining DX-26L100A13 When a photo is displayed full screen, a control bar Press ENTER to access the USB Photos menu. The USB appears at the bottom of the photo. The file name, Photos menu opens. picture resolution, size, and date are displayed on the bottom of the control bar.

  • Page 40: Servicing

    DX-26L100A13 Troubleshooting Use an eyeglass cleaner to clean the screen. Never use Problem Solution alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine. Dark, poor, or no • Try another channel. The station may be Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the picture (screen is lit), experiencing problems.

  • Page 41: Remote Control

    Troubleshooting DX-26L100A13 Problem Solution Problem Solution Dotted lines or • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is No output from one • Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting stripes appear on connected correctly and securely. See of the speakers.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    DX-26L100A13 Specifications Specifications Problem Solution After Auto • Reception can vary by channel depending on Specifications are subject to change without notice. Channel Search, the broadcast power level of a given station. there are no Contact your cable or satellite TV provider.

  • Page 43: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    3.5mm PC audio input 1 (side) remote control 1 (side) Supports JPEG and You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing firmware upgrade universal remote control. To program a different universal remote control: Outputs See the table below for common codes. If you have...

  • Page 44: Legal Notices

    DX-26L100A13 Legal notices • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit Set-top box makes and models different from that to which the receiver is connected. 068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, Cablevision • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for 168, 229, 026 help.

  • Page 45: One-Year Limited Warranty - Dynex Televisions

    Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property © 2012 BBY Solutions, Inc. of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.
  • Page 46 7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. © 2012 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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