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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM
40" LCD TV
DX-L40-10A
USER GUIDE
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page ii Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM ii Dynex DX-L40-10A 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page iii Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM iii Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 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 a
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 2 DX-L40-10A Important safety instructions into the apparatus, the apparatus has been Important safety instructions exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The RISK OF ELECTRIC plug must remain readily operable. SHOCK 16 An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus, DO NOT OPEN which needs to b
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Important safety instructions DX-L40-10A 3 characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized Antenna lead-in wire 1 substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, Grounding clamp personal injury, or other hazards. 2 Safety check Antenna discharge unit 3 After completing any service or repair to this device, Grounding conductors 4 ask the service technician to perform routine safety Ground clamps 5 checks to dete
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 4 DX-L40-10A Installing and removing the stand 3 Align the base with the bottom of the TV, then Installing and removing the secure the base to the TV with the four M6XL 16 mm screws provided. stand You must install your TV into the stand for it to stand upright on a cabinet or other flat surface. If you intend to mount your TV on a wall or other vertical surface, you must remove the stand column. Warning: Before a
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM TV components DX-L40-10A 5 Back connections TV components Front and side controls 2 3 1 1 VGA VGA HDMI3 HDMI2 AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO OUT AV2 3 8 L R 4 VIDEO L R 7 L 4 5 Y PB PR L L R R R COMP2 COMP1 5 6 6 7 # Component Description 1 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu. 2 INPUT Press to select the video input source. 3 Pr
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 6 DX-L40-10A TV components Side connections Remote control 11 POWER INPUT INPUT 1 12 1 MUTE MUTE P PICTURE ICTURE AUDIO AUDIO ZZOOM OOM 2 13 1 2 3 G GUIDE UIDE 3 14 2 INFO 4 5 6 4 15 E EXIT XIT 7 8 9 3 16 0 RECALL MENU MENU 5 17 4 18 E ENTER NTER 6 19 7 5 20 V VOL+ OL+ C CH H+ + V VOL- OL- CH CH-- 8 21 SLEEP SLEEP CCD CCD M MTS TS//S SAP AP TIME TIME 9 22 6 10 23 7 EN-21669D ## Component Description 1 ANT/CABLE IN Co
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Using the remote control DX-L40-10A 7 Remove batteries when they no longer have a charge. # Button Description Chemicals may leak into the battery compartment. Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If chemicals leak, 12 INPUT Press to open the INPUT SOURCE menu, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. then press or to select the video input source. You can select TV, AV1, AV2, Remove the batteries if you do no
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 8 DX-L40-10A Making connections For more help, call technical support for your Programming a universal remote control universal remote control or set-top box to work with your TV manufacturer, or call the Dynex Customer Care Center at 1-800-305-2204. You can operate your TV with a new or existing universal remote control. To program a universal remote control: 1 Find the code for your universal remote control Mak
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Making connections DX-L40-10A 9 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or ANT/CABLE IN jack on the side of your TV. satellite TV box Important: The antenna connector should only be Antenna, cable finger-tightened. Do not tighten this connector with any TV, or satellite box tool, or you may damage your TV. To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: 1 Turn off the TV b
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 10 DX-L40-10A Making connections To play from the VCR: Connecting an HDMI device 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT To connect an HDMI device: SOURCE menu opens. 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is 2 Press or to select AV2, then press ENTER. unplugged and the HDMI device is turned off. 3 Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT jack PLAY on the VCR.
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Making connections DX-L40-10A 11 Connecting a component video device Connecting an S-video device A component (Y, Pb, Pr) picture can be displayed To connect an S-video device: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is only when a 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is unplugged and the S-Video device is turned off. received. To connect a component video device: 2 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT 1 Make sure
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 12 DX-L40-10A Making connections Connecting a computer Connecting headphones Tip: Some computers have an HDMI connector, which can be To connect headphones: used for a better picture. • Connect your headphones to the HEADPHONE jack on the side of your TV. To connect a computer: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA jack on the computer
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Turning on your TV for the first time DX-L40-10A 13 To play audio from a digital sound system: 5 Press or to select Antenna or Cable, then 1 Turn on your TV. press ENTER. The Channel Scan screen opens. 2 Turn on the external audio device and set it to the correct output mode. See the audio device’s user guide for more information. Turning on your TV for the first time To configure your TV: 1 Make sure that you ha
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 14 DX-L40-10A Understanding the basics You can choose from TV, AV1, AV2, S-video, OSD Lets you select the language for the Component 1, Component 2, VGA, HDMI1, Language on-screen display. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. HDMI2, or HDMI3. Screen Mode Lets you select the aspect ration of the screen. Choose from Normal, Wide, or On-screen menu overview Cinema to Zoom. Use the on-screen menu to configure the
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Adjusting the picture DX-L40-10A 15 Navigating the menus Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: Press to display the on-screen menu. MENU • Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the volume. A bar indicator and volume number shows you the change. • Press MUTE to temporarily turn off all sound. Press to select menu items, to adjust selected items, or move the on-screen cursor left or Press MUTE again to res
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 16 DX-L40-10A Adjusting the sound • Contrast–Lets you increase or decrease the • Auto Volume Control–Lets you turn automatic contrast of the picture. Increase the contrast to volume control on or off. The option keeps the adjust the white areas of the picture or decrease audio in a preset range to eliminate large spikes the contrast to adjust the black areas of the in volume. picture. • SPDIF Type–Lets you select th
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DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Setting parental controls DX-L40-10A 17 The following ratings can be selected: Setting parental controls U.S. TV ratings (age-based) Parental controls let you prevent your children from These ratings are determined by the Federal watching inappropriate material on your TV. When Communications Commission (FCC) set, parental controls read the rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports) and T
