Dynex DX-50D510NA15 User Manual

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50" LED TV
DX-50D510NA15
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  • Page 1 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 U SER GUI DE Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHILD SAFETY ............. . . 1 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 3 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar ....... . 29 Digital audio .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ............. . . 65 One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions ....... 66...
  • Page 5: Child Safety

    CHILD SAFETY PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES Manufacturers, retailers and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable. As you enjoy your television, please note that all televisions - new and old- must be supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    DX-50D510NA15 Important Safety Instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has...
  • Page 7: Caution

    DX-50D510NA15 Power source Note to CATV system installer Operate your TV only from the type of power source Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the No. 40 provides guidance for correct grounding.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Dynex 50" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Dynex product. Your DX-50D510NA15 represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Installing the stand or wall mount bracket Notes •...
  • Page 9: Installing The Wall-Mount Bracket

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 3 Find the front of the TV stand, then secure the stand to the stand column with the five provided B4 × 24 mm screws (the long screws). Screw type Screw length # of screws...
  • Page 10 DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV 2 Remove the seven screws that secure the stand column to your TV, then remove the stand assembly. If the stand is installed, you do not need to remove the stand. 3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV.
  • Page 11: Tv Components

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 TV components Item Description The remote control sensor receives Package contents signals from the remote control. Do Remote control not block. • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) sensor The power indicator: • TV stand column and screws (7) •...
  • Page 12: Side Jacks

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Side jacks Item Description Connect headphones, an analog speaker system or a sound bar to /AUDIO OUT this jack. For more information, see “Analog audio” on page 30. Connect an HDMI device to this jack. For more information, see HDMI2 “HDMI...
  • Page 13: Back

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Back Item Description Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see “Component video (better)” on page 14, 19, or 22. AUDIO L and R Connect the audio for a composite video device to these jacks.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Remote control Button Description Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select CC On, CC Off, or CC On When Mute. See “Turning closed captioning on or off” on page Press to change how the picture looks on the screen ASPECT (aspect ratio).
  • Page 15: What Connection Should I Use

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 What connection should I use? Connection type and Cable connectors jack Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device Coaxial audio to the best available connection.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I...
  • Page 17: Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Notes You must use the HDMI1/DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
  • Page 18: Component Video (Better)

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or satellite box On your TV Component video cable Component Audio cable video cable connector connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks...
  • Page 19: Av (Composite Video) (Good)

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green VIDEO/Y jack. Cable or satellite box On your TV...
  • Page 20: Coaxial (Good)

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Coaxial (good) On your TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
  • Page 21: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?”...
  • Page 23: Component Video (Better)

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV Component Audio cable Component video video cable connectors cable connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks...
  • Page 24: Composite Video (Good)

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green VIDEO/Y jack. DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV...
  • Page 25: Connecting A Game Console

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Connecting a game console HDMI (best) Side of TV Game console On your TV HDMI cable HDMI cable connector HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
  • Page 26: Component Video (Better)

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Component video (better) Notes • Your game console may require a special component video cable. See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer’s Web site. • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.
  • Page 27: Av (Composite Video) (Good)

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Most game consoles come with a special AV (composite video) cable. See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer’s Web site. • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.
  • Page 28: Connecting A Computer

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Connecting a computer HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.
  • Page 29: Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI1/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
  • Page 30: Vga (Good)

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV VGA (good) On your TV Audio cable VGA cable Audio cable connector connector VGA cable VGA jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
  • Page 31: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive.
  • Page 32: Connecting Headphones

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, audio plays through the headphones and the TV speakers are muted. See “Adjusting sound settings” on page 44. Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
  • Page 33: Connecting External Speakers Or A Sound Bar

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar Digital audio Side of TV Digital speaker On your TV system Sound bar Digital coaxial audio cable connector Digital coaxial audio cable Digital coaxial audio jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the digital speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
  • Page 34: Analog Audio

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Analog audio Side of TV Analog speaker system On your TV Audio cable Sound bar Audio cable connector /AUDIO OUT jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the analog speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
  • Page 35: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Blu-ray player or Cable or satellite TV box DVD player AV receiver Game console USB flash drive Antenna or cable TV connected directly to Computer the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices.
  • Page 36: Connecting Power

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Connecting power • Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet. Notes • Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label. • Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.
  • Page 37: Using The Remote Control

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Using the remote control Turning on your TV for the first time Installing remote control batteries 1 While pressing the release latch on the back of the The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard remote control, lift the battery compartment cover opens.
  • Page 38 DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV 5 If you selected Auto for Style, press A If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD highlight Time Zone, then press to select TV signal, select Antenna. Your TV scans for your time zone.
  • Page 39: Understanding The Basics

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Understanding the basics Selecting the video input source 1 Turn on your TV. 2 If you want to use a device connected to a video Turning your TV on or off input (such as a DVD or Blu-ray player), turn on the 1 Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a device.
  • Page 40: Using The On-Screen Menus

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Using the on-screen menus Channels menu (TV mode) Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. The following menus are shown in TV mode. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
  • Page 41: Selecting A Channel

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Selecting a channel Adjusting the volume • Press CH+ or CH– to go to the next or previous • Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the channel on the memorized channel list. volume.
  • Page 42: Using A Usb Flash Drive

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Using a USB flash drive 3 Press to access the menu. Photos is highlighted. You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures. Notes • The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with “.jpg”...
  • Page 43: Viewing Your Favorite Photos

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 6 To navigate the thumbnail index screen, press: 3 Press to access the menu. Photos is highlighted. • to browse through the files and folders. • ENTER to view a highlighted photo full screen, or open a highlighted folder.
  • Page 44: Viewing Photos In A Slideshow

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Viewing photos in a slideshow 4 Press ENTER to access the menu. The photos menu opens. 1 Switch to USB mode (see “Switching to USB mode” on page 38). 2 Press MENU. The USB menu opens.
  • Page 45: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Customizing slideshow settings 5 Press to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. The photos settings menu opens. You can customize the slideshow settings by selecting Repeat, Shuffle, Speed, and Transition settings. 1 Switch to USB mode (see “Switching to USB...
  • Page 46: Adjusting The Picture

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture • Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture. • Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture. Adjusting the TV picture • Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A 1 Press MENU.
  • Page 47: Automatically Adjusting The Aspect Ratio

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 • Aspect Ratio—Adjusts how the picture fills the Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio screen. Auto Zoom automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on the TV Aspect ratio option Example program you are viewing.
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Computer Image

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting the computer image When you connect a computer to your TV using the VGA jack, you may need to adjust the computer image Adjusting sound settings to improve the quality. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
  • Page 49: Playing Tv Audio Only

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Setting parental controls • MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select: • Mono—Select this option if there is noise or Parental controls let you prevent your children from static on weak stereo broadcasts.
  • Page 50: Locking Control Buttons

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit Locking control buttons password. The default password is 0000. You should When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on the change the password to something you can side of your TV are locked, and you can only operate remember.
  • Page 51: Setting The System Lock

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 6 Press to select On (locks the buttons) or Off 5 Press to highlight System Lock. (unlocks the buttons). 6 Press to select On (turns on parental controls) 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press or Off (turns off parental controls).
  • Page 52: Setting Parental Control Levels

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings password. The parental controls menu opens. None Movie not rated General audiences Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Suitable for children 13 and older...
  • Page 53: Downloading Rating Information

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. Canadian ratings 6 Press to highlight the rating you want to 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit block, then press ENTER. A lock symbol appears password.
  • Page 54: Adjusting Time Settings

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit 3 Press to highlight Time, then press ENTER. password. The parental controls menu opens. The time menu opens. 5 Press to highlight RRT Setting, then press...
  • Page 55: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Using closed captioning Setting the sleep timer You can set the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
  • Page 56: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a text captioning modes.
  • Page 57: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Styles

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Customizing digital closed captioning styles 7 Press to select Mode, then press select Custom. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Note 2 Press to highlight Settings, then press . The Settings menu opens. To reset the closed caption styles to their defaults, set Mode to Default.
  • Page 58: Labeling An Input Source

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Labeling an input source 5 If you select Custom, press to highlight Custom Label, then press . You can add a label to a video input source to make it easier to identify. These labels are displayed on the INPUT SOURCE list and on the banner that appears when you press INFO.
  • Page 59: Changing Channel Settings

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Changing channel settings 4 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite Box, then press ENTER. • If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD TV Automatically scanning for channels signal, select Antenna. Your TV scans for available channels.
  • Page 60: Hiding Channels

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Hiding channels Setting up a favorite channel list You can hide channels in the channel list. When you You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels.
  • Page 61: Viewing A Favorite Channel

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Viewing a favorite channel 5 Press to move to the channel label field. 1 Press FAV on your remote control. The Favorites channel list opens. 2 Press to highlight a channel, then press ENTER to tune to the channel.
  • Page 62: Maintaining

    DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Maintaining 4 Press to select Yes (to reset all settings to factory default), or No (to not reset). If you select Yes, your TV turns off, then turns on again. The SETUP • Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too Wizard opens.
  • Page 63: Video And Audio

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Video and audio Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no Problem Solution • Try another channel. The station picture (screen is may be experiencing problems. Picture does not lit), but sound is • Change the aspect ratio. An •...
  • Page 64 DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Only snow (noise) The picture has a • Try another channel. The station • A few bright or dark spots on an appears on the few bright or dark may be experiencing problems.
  • Page 65: Remote Control

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 General Problem Solution After images Problem Solution • Do not display a still image, appear. such as a logo, game, or No power. • Make sure that the power cord is computer image, for an plugged into a working outlet.
  • Page 66 DX-50D510NA15 Dynex 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Password is lost. Control buttons • Enter 9999 to access parental • Make sure that the Button Lock do not work. controls, then set a new password. option is set to No. See “Locking...
  • Page 67: Specifications

    Dynex 50" LED TV DX-50D510NA15 Specifications Outputs Video Specifications are subject to change without notice. Analog audio/Headphone 1 (side) Digital audio 1 (coaxial) (side) Dimensions and weight WiFi 44.6 × 3.4 × 26.1in.(113.3 × 8.6 × 66.4 cm) Ethernet Without stand 27.6 lbs.
  • Page 68: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    Universal remote control makes and models One for All 0054 You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing universal remote control. Phillips 0198, 0490 1 See the table below for common codes. If you have...
  • Page 69: Legal Notices

    License. the equipment. If you require additional information please call the Dynex support line at 1-800-305-2204. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 70: One-Year Limited Warranty - Dynex Televisions

    Products and parts replaced under this warranty THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, become the property of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you PERIOD.
  • Page 71 US and Canada Market - (800) 305-2204 DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2014 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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