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26” LCD TV
DX-26L100A13
USER GUIDE
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page ii Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM ii Dynex DX-26L100A13 26” LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page iii Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM iii Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 1 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 1 f 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
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 2 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 2 DX-26L100A13 Important Safety Instructions Warning Important Safety Instructions 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. This symbol indicates that dangerous Lightning voltage constituting a ris
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 3 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM Important Safety Instructions DX-26L100A13 3 Condensation Caution 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. When this happens, the TV's performance qualified service personnel under the following conditions: may be impaired. To prevent th
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 4 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 4 DX-26L100A13 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the Installing the stand or mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV. Note Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install The length of the M4 wall-mount screws vary the st
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 5 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM TV components DX-26L100A13 5 Front Back and Side # Item Description Press to open the on-screen menu. For more 1 MENU information, see “Navigating the menus” on # Item Description page 19. Connect headphones to this jack. For Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then 1 (headphone) more information, see “Connecting press CH or CH to select a video input 2 INPUT headphones” on page 15. source. For more information,
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 6 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 6 DX-26L100A13 TV components # Item Description # Button Description Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. Press to display TV status information, such An HDMI cable carries both video and as the channel number, channel name (if sound. You do not need to make an 4 INFO available), or signal source. For more audio connection for an HDMI device. information, see “Viewing program 9 HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3 For more information,
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 7 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM Making connections DX-26L100A13 7 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. Use the following tables to identify cables: Connection Video Cable connector type and jack quality Analog aud
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 8 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 8 DX-26L100A13 Making connections 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. the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?” on page 7. Notes • If the signal level for a channel is weak,
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 9 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM Making connections DX-26L100A13 9 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 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI1 jack. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack If you connect a DVI device to another HDMI jack, you will not hear any audio. to
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 10 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 10 DX-26L100A13 Making connections 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): 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the to the cabl
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 11 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM Making connections DX-26L100A13 11 Using DVI Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI: Using HDMI 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: 2 Connect an HDMI cable with DVI adapter (not 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged provided) to the HDMI3/DVI jack on the side
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 12 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 12 DX-26L100A13 Making connections 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: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off. and the composite video device is turned off. 2 Connect a comp
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 13 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM Making connections DX-26L100A13 13 Connecting a VCR Connecting a camcorder or game console To connect a VCR: To connect a camcorder or game console: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off. and the camcorder or game console is turned off. 2 Connect a composite cable (not provided) to the 2 Connect a composite cable (not provided) to
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 14 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 14 DX-26L100A13 Making connections Using HDMI Connecting a computer To connect a computer using HDMI: Tip 1 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 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the picture. HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the comp
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 15 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM Making connections DX-26L100A13 15 To connect headphones: Connecting a USB flash drive • Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack on To connect a USB flash drive: the side of your TV. 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV. Side of TV Side of TV USB flash drive Caution Removing the USB flash drive or turning off the TV while using the USB flash drive may result in loss of data or damage
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12-0204_DX-26L100A13 MAN_V1_EN.book Page 16 Monday, June 11, 2012 3:03 PM 16 DX-26L100A13 Using the remote control 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 1 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. HDMI OUT jack to one of your TV’s HDMI IN jacks. 2 Connect an analog audio c
