User Manual (English)
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...-32L221A12/ DX-40L260A12 32"/ 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 2 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 4 TV components 5 Package contents 5 Front 5 Back and Side 5 Remote control 6 Making connections 7 What connection should I use 7 Connecting power 8 Connecting a cable or satellite box 8 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player 11 Connecting a VCR 13 Connecting a camcorder or game console 14 Connecting a computer 14 Connecting headphones 15 Connecting a basic home...
...-32L221A12/ DX-40L260A12 32"/ 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 2 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 4 TV components 5 Package contents 5 Front 5 Back and Side 5 Remote control 6 Making connections 7 What connection should I use 7 Connecting power 8 Connecting a cable or satellite box 8 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player 11 Connecting a VCR 13 Connecting a camcorder or game console 14 Connecting a computer 14 Connecting headphones 15 Connecting a basic home...
User Manual (English)
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... buttons 25 Setting parental control levels 26 Downloading rating information 27 Using closed captioning 28 Turning closed captioning on or off 28 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 28 Customizing digital closed captioning styles 29 Adjusting time settings 30 Setting the clock 30 Setting the sleep timer 30 Adjusting menu settings 31 Selecting the menu language 31 Labeling an input source 31 Restoring settings to the defaults 32 Maintaining 32 Cleaning the TV cabinet 32 Cleaning the TV screen 32 Upgrading the firmware 32 Troubleshooting 33 Video and audio 33 Remote...
... buttons 25 Setting parental control levels 26 Downloading rating information 27 Using closed captioning 28 Turning closed captioning on or off 28 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 28 Customizing digital closed captioning styles 29 Adjusting time settings 30 Setting the clock 30 Setting the sleep timer 30 Adjusting menu settings 31 Selecting the menu language 31 Labeling an input source 31 Restoring settings to the defaults 32 Maintaining 32 Cleaning the TV cabinet 32 Cleaning the TV screen 32 Upgrading the firmware 32 Troubleshooting 33 Video and audio 33 Remote...
User Manual (English)
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... all instructions supplied by curious children. Wall mounting If you decide to wall mount your TV, get help from a professional installer. • Make sure that they cannot be used as steps, such as suitable for proper use your flat panel display As you enjoy your TV. • Follow all cords and cables so that the wall where you are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according...
... all instructions supplied by curious children. Wall mounting If you decide to wall mount your TV, get help from a professional installer. • Make sure that they cannot be used as steps, such as suitable for proper use your flat panel display As you enjoy your TV. • Follow all cords and cables so that the wall where you are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according...
User Manual (English)
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.... 2 Service port For firmware update only. Press to these jacks. Receives the signals from VGA and enters DPMS mode. Flashes red when your TV on pages 9 or 12. 4 COMPONENT/ Y-VIDEO/PB/PR Connect the video for an HDMI device. Off when power cord is unplugged. For more information, see "Using component video (better)" on or off , power still flows into it. Note: The Y/VIDEO (composite) jack shares the audio jacks with screws • Composite video cable • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide...
.... 2 Service port For firmware update only. Press to these jacks. Receives the signals from VGA and enters DPMS mode. Flashes red when your TV on pages 9 or 12. 4 COMPONENT/ Y-VIDEO/PB/PR Connect the video for an HDMI device. Off when power cord is unplugged. For more information, see "Using component video (better)" on or off , power still flows into it. Note: The Y/VIDEO (composite) jack shares the audio jacks with screws • Composite video cable • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide...
User Manual (English)
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... the volume. 8 MUTE 9 ZOOM 10 PICTURE 11 SLEEP 12 AUDIO 13 (power) 14 RECALL 15 GUIDE 16 Press to select the sound settings. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord. You can select: • Mono-Select this jack. VIDEO-Press to select the device connected to open the on page 11. Press to the AV IN jacks. 6 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 TV components # Item Description 9 ANT/CABLE Connect an antenna or cable TV to enter channel numbers and the parental control password...
... the volume. 8 MUTE 9 ZOOM 10 PICTURE 11 SLEEP 12 AUDIO 13 (power) 14 RECALL 15 GUIDE 16 Press to select the sound settings. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord. You can select: • Mono-Select this jack. VIDEO-Press to select the device connected to open the on page 11. Press to the AV IN jacks. 6 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 TV components # Item Description 9 ANT/CABLE Connect an antenna or cable TV to enter channel numbers and the parental control password...
User Manual (English)
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... HDMI cable that all connections are tight and secure. • The external audio/video equipment shown may be different from your TV. For the best video quality, you have HDMI) Component video (requires an audio connection) Better than composite, or coaxial Composite video (requires an audio Better than connection) coaxial Coaxial video/audio Good Connection type and jack Cable connectors Digital optical audio (SPDIF) output Audio out Analog audio VGA (computer) video and audio You can result in image or color problems. Make sure that connects...
... HDMI cable that all connections are tight and secure. • The external audio/video equipment shown may be different from your TV. For the best video quality, you have HDMI) Component video (requires an audio connection) Better than composite, or coaxial Composite video (requires an audio Better than connection) coaxial Coaxial video/audio Good Connection type and jack Cable connectors Digital optical audio (SPDIF) output Audio out Analog audio VGA (computer) video and audio You can result in image or color problems. Make sure that connects...
User Manual (English)
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... power cord or other cables. Cable or satellite box Side of TV A/V cable 4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 18. 10 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Making connections Using composite video (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box. 3 Connect a composite cable ( included) to the Y/VIDEO...
... power cord or other cables. Cable or satellite box Side of TV A/V cable 4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 18. 10 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Making connections Using composite video (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box. 3 Connect a composite cable ( included) to the Y/VIDEO...
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... the Input Source list. 4 Press or to the green jack. A/V cable 3 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press or to select the DVD or Blu-ray player. Making connections DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 13 Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off . 2 Connect a composite cable (included) to the Y/VIDEO and L/R (audio in) jacks...
... the Input Source list. 4 Press or to the green jack. A/V cable 3 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press or to select the DVD or Blu-ray player. Making connections DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 13 Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off . 2 Connect a composite cable (included) to the Y/VIDEO and L/R (audio in) jacks...
User Manual (English)
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... Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off . 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the side of TV Digital optical audio cable Connecting headphones The TV speakers are muted when headphones are attached. To connect headphones: • Connect headphones to select the computer. Home theater Back of your TV, then turn on the computer. 4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list...
... Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off . 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the side of TV Digital optical audio cable Connecting headphones The TV speakers are muted when headphones are attached. To connect headphones: • Connect headphones to select the computer. Home theater Back of your TV, then turn on the computer. 4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list...
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...bright light environments. • Standard-(a standard picture). You can select: • Vivid-(a bright and vivid picture). You can select Low, Middle, Strong, or Off. • Overscan-Adjusts the picture's reproduction rate. Lets you manually adjust picture settings such as channel number, video input source, and resolution. • Digital channel information-Displays the channel number, station name, channel label, broadcast program name, TV rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, CC mode, current time, and current program start and end times. • Analog channel...
...bright light environments. • Standard-(a standard picture). You can select: • Vivid-(a bright and vivid picture). You can select Low, Middle, Strong, or Off. • Overscan-Adjusts the picture's reproduction rate. Lets you manually adjust picture settings such as channel number, video input source, and resolution. • Digital channel information-Displays the channel number, station name, channel label, broadcast program name, TV rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, CC mode, current time, and current program start and end times. • Analog channel...
User Manual (English)
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...; Change the aspect ratio. Try a new set to Off. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 11. • Check the closed caption settings. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on the screen. The station may be low. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 8 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on page 20. • Make sure that the video cables are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be experiencing problems. • Adjust the color...
...; Change the aspect ratio. Try a new set to Off. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 11. • Check the closed caption settings. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on the screen. The station may be low. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 8 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on page 20. • Make sure that the video cables are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be experiencing problems. • Adjust the color...
User Manual (English)
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..., external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be poor. Specifications are installed correctly. This can tune to the channel by using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. "No signal" error message is displayed • Press INPUT and make the picture difficult to access parental controls, then set a new password. TV cabinet creaks. See "Locking control buttons" on page 25. • Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn...
..., external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be poor. Specifications are installed correctly. This can tune to the channel by using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. "No signal" error message is displayed • Press INPUT and make the picture difficult to access parental controls, then set a new password. TV cabinet creaks. See "Locking control buttons" on page 25. • Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn...
User Manual (English)
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36 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Programming universal remote controls Power Power consumption Power input Miscellaneous DX-32L221A12 On: 135 W Standby:
36 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Programming universal remote controls Power Power consumption Power input Miscellaneous DX-32L221A12 On: 135 W Standby:
Quick Setup Guide (English)
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...Listed wall mount bracket. 32"/40" LCD TV QUICK SETUP GUIDE DX-32L221A12 / DX-40L260A12 Front features Menu Input Volume +/- Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, or game station Using HDMI (best) Using component cables (better) Connecting an antenna/cable wall jack Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the Antenna/Cable wall jack. CABLE Connecting a Home Theater System Using Digital audio Composite cable AC power cord Remote control and 2 AAA batteries TV stand and four screws WE ARE GOING GREEN! A copy of your model number in the box...
...Listed wall mount bracket. 32"/40" LCD TV QUICK SETUP GUIDE DX-32L221A12 / DX-40L260A12 Front features Menu Input Volume +/- Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, or game station Using HDMI (best) Using component cables (better) Connecting an antenna/cable wall jack Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the Antenna/Cable wall jack. CABLE Connecting a Home Theater System Using Digital audio Composite cable AC power cord Remote control and 2 AAA batteries TV stand and four screws WE ARE GOING GREEN! A copy of your model number in the box...
Quick Setup Guide (English)
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... of TV Power outlet Power cord Turning on the screen. Select Yes or No. Need additional help? Wide: Use this option to On. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the batteries match the + and - Volume Changes the volume. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. MTS/SAP Cycles through mono, stereo, and SAP for channels. If you select Antenna or Cable, your TV scans for All 0054 Universal remote controls Universal remote TV codes Cable/Satellite/Set-top box Philips RCA Sony Cablevision Charter Comcast Cox DirectTV Dish Network Time Warner...
... of TV Power outlet Power cord Turning on the screen. Select Yes or No. Need additional help? Wide: Use this option to On. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the batteries match the + and - Volume Changes the volume. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. MTS/SAP Cycles through mono, stereo, and SAP for channels. If you select Antenna or Cable, your TV scans for All 0054 Universal remote controls Universal remote TV codes Cable/Satellite/Set-top box Philips RCA Sony Cablevision Charter Comcast Cox DirectTV Dish Network Time Warner...
Important Information (English)
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Go to www.dynexproducts.com, click Support & Service, enter your User Guide is not provided in the Product Search field, then click Search. A copy of your model number in the box but is available online. ii Dynex DX-32L221A12/ DX-40L260A12 32"/ 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 2 Online User Manual 3 Troubleshooting 3 Video and audio 3 Remote control 5 General 5 Maintenance 5 Cleaning 5 Specifications 6 Legal notices 7 One-year limited warranty 9 US and Canada Markets 9 Online User Manual WE ARE GOING GREEN!
Go to www.dynexproducts.com, click Support & Service, enter your User Guide is not provided in the Product Search field, then click Search. A copy of your model number in the box but is available online. ii Dynex DX-32L221A12/ DX-40L260A12 32"/ 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 2 Online User Manual 3 Troubleshooting 3 Video and audio 3 Remote control 5 General 5 Maintenance 5 Cleaning 5 Specifications 6 Legal notices 7 One-year limited warranty 9 US and Canada Markets 9 Online User Manual WE ARE GOING GREEN!
Important Information (English)
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... The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. See "Adjusting the TV picture" in the online User Guide. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in wide screen (16:9). Some TEXT modes can be experiencing problems. • Make sure that are not considered defects. Adjust only those controls that the incoming signal is compatible. • Make sure the antenna or cable...
... The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. See "Adjusting the TV picture" in the online User Guide. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in wide screen (16:9). Some TEXT modes can be experiencing problems. • Make sure that are not considered defects. Adjust only those controls that the incoming signal is compatible. • Make sure the antenna or cable...
Important Information (English)
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... video cables are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. The station may be low. Try a new set -top antenna with your TV. • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Turn off one or more devices. 4 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no picture (screen is lit), but poor color • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box...
... video cables are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. The station may be low. Try a new set -top antenna with your TV. • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Turn off one or more devices. 4 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no picture (screen is lit), but poor color • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box...
Important Information (English)
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... the power cord is set a new password. Control buttons do not display. • Make sure that the batteries are not hidden. TV keeps turning off your TV, then turn it further from the cable or satellite box. • If you are using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off • Make sure that the Button Lock option is correctly connected to the back of common codes in "Programming a different universal remote control" in the online User Guide. •...
... the power cord is set a new password. Control buttons do not display. • Make sure that the batteries are not hidden. TV keeps turning off your TV, then turn it further from the cable or satellite box. • If you are using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off • Make sure that the Button Lock option is correctly connected to the back of common codes in "Programming a different universal remote control" in the online User Guide. •...
Information Brochure (English)
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...Ethernet port USB port Headphone jack Watts/channel # of speakers Simulated surround sound Sound leveler Power consumption Power consumption-in HDTV tuner • PC video input • 1366 × 768 High-definition resolution • 2 HDMI inputs 31.5"d(i8a0gocnma)l 30.6" (77.7 cm) Accessories Composite video cable AC power cord Tabletop stand & screws Quick Setup Guide Remote control & batteries Product Specifications Warranty-Parts 1 year Warranty-Labor 1 year Dimensions (W×H×D)-w/o stand 30.6" × 20" × 3.9" Weight-without stand 18.6 lbs. DX-32L221A12 21...
...Ethernet port USB port Headphone jack Watts/channel # of speakers Simulated surround sound Sound leveler Power consumption Power consumption-in HDTV tuner • PC video input • 1366 × 768 High-definition resolution • 2 HDMI inputs 31.5"d(i8a0gocnma)l 30.6" (77.7 cm) Accessories Composite video cable AC power cord Tabletop stand & screws Quick Setup Guide Remote control & batteries Product Specifications Warranty-Parts 1 year Warranty-Labor 1 year Dimensions (W×H×D)-w/o stand 30.6" × 20" × 3.9" Weight-without stand 18.6 lbs. DX-32L221A12 21...