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Dell™ LCD TV
Owner’s Manual
Model W3707C
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your TV. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without th
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Contents 1 About Your TV Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 5 Troubleshooting Your TV Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 About Your TV Front View 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 Input Source button Push to display the Input Select menu Push to select the previous/next channel or navigate through 2 Channel up/down button the TV Menu Push to increase/decrease the volume or to select an TV Menu 3 Volume up/down button option 4 Menu/OK button Push to display the TV Menu or to confirm your selection Push to turn the TV on and off Power button and light 5 The power light is blue when the TV is on and amber when it is (LED) in powe
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Left View 1 2 3 4 1 S-Video connector (AV Side) Connect devices such as a video game system, a digital camera, or a DVD player 2 Composite video connector Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player (AV Side) 3 Audio connector (Left) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the composite video connector or the S-Video connector 4 Audio connector (Right) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the composite video connector or the S-Video connector 6 About Your TV www.d
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Bottom View 61 7 21417 8 1 23 45 910 11 13 1516 1 TV Speaker out connectors Connect speakers 2 HDTV connector (Digital) Connect an antenna for the digital tuner when using Digital TV The ATSC/HDTV input can also be used as 2nd analog input (It is a Digital/Analog combo tuner) 3 NTSC connector (Analog) Connect an antenna or a cable TV box using the coaxial cable 4 Optical digital audio out connector Connect an optional audio decoder or audio/video receiver (SPDIF) 5 Coaxial digital audio out co
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10 HDMI IN connector (HDMI2) Connect devices such as a DVD player or set-top box When connecting with the DVI jack on devices such as a DVD player, set-top box or your computer, connect devices using the DVI cable with HDMI to DVI adapter (not supplied) 11 HDMI IN connector (HDMI1) Connect devices such as a DVD player or set-top box When connecting with the DVI jack on devices such as a DVD player, set-top box or your computer, connect devices using the DVI cable with HDMI to DVI adapter (no
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AAA batteries (3) Power cord Antenna (coaxial) cable Composite cable About Your TV 9
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Speakers * To connect speakers to your TV, see "Connecting Your Speakers" on page 19. Documentation Caring for Your TV CAUTION: Only a licensed technician should service the TV. Do not disassemble the TV. CAUTION: Before cleaning the TV, unplug it from the electrical outlet. • To clean the surface of the panel, slightly dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with water. • To clean the TV cabinet, use a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent. • Do not use chemicals such as benzene, thinne
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2 Setting Up Your TV CAUTION: Before you begin any of the setup procedures described in this section, follow the basic safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Proper Location for Your TV Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your TV: • Ensure you allow adequate ventilation. • Do not store or use the TV in locations that are exposed to high heat and humidity, dusty environment, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. • Avoid moving the
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Connecting Your TV The tables below provide a description of the connectors on your TV to help you decide which connectors to use for your various video devices. NOTE: Before you connect your TV , ensure you have all the proper cables. Some cables may come with the device you are connecting. For a list of cables that came with your TV, see Package Contents on page 8. To order additional cables, contact Dell. Connecting Your Cable TV Box or Antenna Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Good
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Connecting Your Video Devices Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Good Composite cable / AV1,2 IN (Bottom) The composite connector carries the video signal through a single pin. If you are using a Video, Left, Right (Left) composite video connector, you also need to connect composite audio cables. To locate the composite connectors, see "Left View" on page 6 and "Bottom View" on page 7. Better S-Video cable / AV1,2 IN (Bottom) The S-Video connector splits the video signal into two sig
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Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Best Component (YPbPr) cable / AV3,4 IN The component connectors split the video signal into three signals, two color and one black-and-white. If you are using the component connectors, you also need to connect the audio cables. To locate the component connectors, see "Bottom View" on page 7. Excellent HDMI cable / HDMI IN (1,2) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) assures that the best video signal is always sent from source (HDTV signal, D
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Using the NTSC or HDTV Connector (Coaxial) 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the NTSC or the HDTV connectors on the TV. 3 Plug in the power cord for the TV and turn on the TV. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select TV Analog for NTSC or TV Digital for HDTV. See "Input Select" on page 26 for more information. Using the Composite Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. NOTE: If you are connecting a device that you want to be able to remove, such as
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Using the S-Video Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. NOTE: If you are connecting a device that you want to be able to remove, such as a video game system, or a camera, use the S-Video connector on the left side of the TV (see "Left View" on page 6). 2 Connect your device using the S-Video and audio cables. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV1 (S-Video 1), AV2 (S-Video 2) or AV SIDE (S-Video 3). See "Input Selec
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Using the HDMI Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device using the HDMI connector. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select the HDMI1 or HDMI2. See "Input Select" on page 26 for more information. Using the HDMI Connector for DVI NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or HDMI. 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. NOTE: Some cable TV boxes may have DVI connectors, but do no
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2 Connect the DVI cable to the HDMI connector (with HDMI to DVI adapter) and the audio cables to the Audio IN connectors for DVI(L/R). If you are connecting a video device, use the audio connectors (red and white) or if you are connecting a computer use the stereo connector (green). NOTE: To use DVI with the HDMI connector, you need a HDMI to DVI adapter (not supplied). Connect the DVI cable to the HDMI connector using a HDMI to DVI adapter. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices a
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Connecting Your Speakers CAUTION: Before you set up and operate your Dell™ device, read and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. List of standard accessories •speaker (2) •bracket (4) •speaker cable (2) Setting Up Your TV 19
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Installing Your Speakers to the TV 1 Loosely attach the brackets to the speakers. 2 Attach the brackets to the TV and tighten the screws. 3 Tighten the screws on the speaker. NOTE: You may use a screwdriver to ensure all screws are completely tightened. Connecting the Speaker Cables to the Speaker and the TV 1 Connect one end of the speaker cables to the matching connectors on the back of the speaker. 2 Connect the other end of the speaker cables to the matching connectors on the back of the TV
