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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM
37" and 42" LCD TVs
DX-L37-10A/DX-L42-10A
USER GUIDE
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page ii Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM ii Dynex DX-L37-10A/DX-L42-10A 37" and 42" LCD TVs Contents Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cautions . . .
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page iii Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM iii Selecting the signal source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 1 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. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 2 Important safety instructions 18 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and Important safety instructions no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC Warnings SHOCK Electric shock hazard DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Installing and removing the stand 3 • If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating End of life directives instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated controls may result in damage an
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 4 TV components Note: You must pay attention to the direction of the stand on the 37” TV. TV components The wide portion of the stand should go towards the front of the TV. Front Table edge 4 To remove the stand from the TV, perform these steps in reverse order. Installing a wall-mount bracket # Component Description If you want to attach the TV to a wall-mount bracket (not provided), you should first remove the stand
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM TV components 5 Back # Component Description 12 HDMI3 jack Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable box or DVD player, to this jack. 13 Headphone jack Plug headphones into this jack. AC IN Remote control SERVICE PORT DIGITAL OUTPUT # Component Description 1 Service port For software update only. Do not use. 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT Connect this jack to a digital sound system INFO jack to play your TV’s audio through the sound sy
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 6 Using the remote control # Button Description Using the remote control 3 Numbers/Dot(.) Press to enter channel numbers or the parental control password. Press the dot Installing remote control batteries button to select a digital sub-channel. To install remote control batteries: 4 INPUT Press to open the INPUT SOURCE menu, 1 Open the battery compartment cover by lifting it off when you then press or to select the v
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Making connections 7 The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines Making connections on the remote sensor. Either move your TV or change the angle at which you use the remote control. Cautions: Check the terminals for position and type before making any connections. Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV Loose connections can result in image or color problems. Make sure
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 8 Making connections 2 Press or to select AV2, then press ENTER. Connecting a VCR Note: You can also press VIDEO twice for AV2. To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is 3 Turn on the camcorder or game, and set it to the correct output turned off. mode. See the camcorder’s or game’s user guides for more 2 Connect an AV cable to the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR. You informatio
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Making connections 9 3 Connect the other end of the component video cable to the 2 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks (L/R) on your TV. COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2 jacks on the back of your TV. Note: Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 4 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks (L/R) on the component device. Amplifier 5 Connect the other end
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 10 Turning on your TV for the first time 6 Press to highlight Air/Cable, then press or to select Air Turning on your TV for the first or Cable, depending on the type of antenna connection you have. time To configure your TV: 1 Make sure that you have inserted the batteries in the remote control, connected the antenna to the TV, and connect the AC power. 2 Press (Power), then wait several seconds. The initial Setu
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Understanding the basics 11 Audio menu Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT on the remote or on the side of the TV. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens. Setup menu Parental Controls 2 Press or to highlight the video source, then press ENTER. You can also select the input source using the following remote control buttons: • COMP— Press once to select Component1
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 12 Understanding the basics Digital sub-channels Navigating the menus A digital TV signal transmits more data than an analog signal. This Press to display the main menu. increase in data provides a better picture and sound with less static and interference. The increased data capacity also lets broadcasters fit several channels into the same bandwidth as an analog signal. Press to select menu items, to adjust selected
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Adjusting the picture 13 • VGA Settings—Lets you adjust picture settings to optimize • Color—Adjusts the color saturation. a computer display. • Tint—Adjusts the image tint. • Input Label—Lets you label a device connected to your • Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness. TV’s input jacks. • Advanced Video—Lets you adjust the Color Temperature • Restore Default—Lets you reset most TV settings for the or Zoom Mode. Lets you turn
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 14 Adjusting the sound • Adaptive Contrast—Turn this On to optimize the picture • Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency display for a more vivid image. • Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images • Auto Zoom—In TV mode, setting Auto Zoom to On lets you • Auto—Automatically adjusts the image settings such as set the Zoom Mode to Auto. position and phase 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to 6 Press MEN
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Changing channel settings 15 • Digital Output—(DTV channels only) Selects the digital 4 Press EXIT to close the menu. audio output mode. You can select RAW (outputs audio in its Notes: original format) or PCM (outputs the audio in PCM mode, if Audio Only works only when the input source is TV and your TV is receiving available). a broadcast signal. • Audio Language—(DTV channels only) Selects an alternate audio langua
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM 16 Changing channel settings 2 Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel Selecting the signal source menu opens. To select the signal source: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 3 Press or to highlight Show/Hide, then press ENTER. The channel list opens. 2 Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to hide (the default is t
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DX-L37-L42-10A_08-1837.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM Changing channel settings 17 2 Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel Adding or changing a channel label menu opens. If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the channel to make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled. To label a channel: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 3 Select the signal source of the channel you want to set up on the favorite
