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42" Plasma TV
DX-PDP42-09
USER GUIDE
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Contents 2 Dynex DX-PDP42-09 42" PDP TV Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction 3 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 are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
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Safety information 4 openings by placing your TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Safety information Do not place your TV near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place your TV in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless you provide correct ventilation or follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Heat Make sure that your TV is located away from heat sources such as Warning radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) To
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6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Features 5 • If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV. End of life directives • If your TV has been exposed to rain or water. Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At • If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating the end of your TV’s life, specialized companies can dismantle the instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize t
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9 1 10 2 11 3 12 1 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 Features 6 #Item Description #Description Function 4 INPUT button Press to select the AV signal input. You 6 VIDEO1 IN (composite Connect a video cable (analog can select: video and L/R audio) composite video - 480i) to this jack •TV (CABLE/AIR) (yellow). • VIDEO1 (REAR) Connect left (white) and right (red) •S-VIDEO1 (REAR) audio cables to the L and R jacks. • VIDEO2 (SIDE)) •YPbPr1 7 YPbPr1 IN, AUDIO L, Connect component video cables to •YPbPr2 and AUDIO R t
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1 2 18 3 19 4 5 6 7 20 8 21 9 10 22 11 12 13 14 23 15 24 16 25 17 Features 7 Remote control # Button Description 13 ENTER Press ENTER to confirm your settings. 14 DISPLAY Press to display a variety of current channel and input source information. 15 Red, green, In TV mode, press to directly access four yellow, and presets from your Favorite List. blue buttons 16 CH-LIST Press to display the channel list. 17 CLOCK Press to display the current time on the screen. 18 PICTURE Press to cycle throu
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Setting up your TV 8 VHF/UHF Antenna 300 ohm twin-lead 75 ohm coaxial 300/75 ohm adapter (not included) Caution Do not expose the remote control to liquids, direct sunlight, or shock. Do not mix batteries of different types. Notes Objects between the remote control and the remote control sensor may block the remote control signal. The range of the remote control may be diminished if direct sunlight or other strong light is shining on the remote control sensor. In this case, change the angle
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Setting up your TV 9 Set the RF switch to the A position to watch unscrambled Connecting external equipment channels controlled by your TV remote control. Set the RF switch Connecting a VCR to the B position to watch scrambled channels controlled by the converter/descrambler controls. Back of HDMI 1 IN HDMI 1 IN Two-set signal splitter TV RF switch OUTPUT OUTPUT HDMI 2 IN HDMI 2 IN VIDE VIDEO O DIGIT DIGIT T TAL-AUDIO AL-AUDIO A L L R R P PC IN C IN B V VGA GA L L R R L L R R Out In S-VIDEO1
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Setting up your TV 10 2 Plug RCA audio cables into the AUDIO L (white) Connecting a DVD player and AUDIO R (red) output jacks on the back of Note your TV, then into the VCR’s audio (L and R) You can also connect the output from a digital set-top box to the input jacks. YPbPr jacks. 3 Press to turn on your TV. The component out jacks of your DVD player may be labeled YPbPr or YCbCr. For an explanation, see your DVD player’s user guide. Note Only analog TV programs (480i) can be output Back
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Setting up your TV 11 Connecting a digital cable TV box or satellite Connecting AV equipment with an HDMI cable receiver Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 1 IN Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 1 IN OU OUTPUT TPUT HDMI 2 IN HDMI 2 IN VIDEO VIDEO DIGIT DIGIT T TAL-AUDIO AL-AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT H HDMI 2 IN DMI 2 IN VIDEO VIDEO DI DIGIT GIT T TAL-AUDIO AL-AUDIO L L R R P PC IN C IN L L R R P PC IN C IN V VGA GA L L R R L L R R S S S- -V VIID DE EO O1 1 IIN N Y Y YP Pb bP Pr r1 1 IIN N LLR R V VGA GA L L R R L L R R
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Setting up your TV 12 Connecting AV equipment with a DVI connector Connecting a PC This connection can be used to connect a digital video source, such as a For information on connecting a PC to your TV with a DVI cable, see PC, digital-capable DVD, or digital set-top box, to your TV. “Connecting AV equipment with a DVI connector” on Page 12. Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI HDMI 1 IN 1 IN Back of TV OU OUTPUT TPUT OU OUTPUT TPUT HDMI 2 IN VIDEO VIDEO DIGIT DIGIT T TAL-AUDIO AL-AUDIO HDMI 2 IN HDMI 2 I
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Using your TV 13 Connecting an audio receiver or Dolby Digital 5.1 Using the swivel base sound system The viewing angle of your TV may be adjusted approximately 60° to the You can connect your TV’s audio to a digital amplifier or home theater left or right as shown. system. Back of TV HDMI HDMI 1 IN 1 IN OUTPUT HDMI 2 IN HDMI 2 IN VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO L L R R P PC IN C IN V VGA GA L L R R L R S S S- -V VIID DE EO O1 1 IIN N Y Y YP Pb bP Pr r1 1 IIN N LR L R P Pb b P Pr r L L R R Y/C Y/C Y Y Y
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Using your TV 14 Memorizing receivable channels Selecting the aspect ratio Channel scan creates a list of receivable channels for the current input The Wide Screen feature lets you view 4:3 or 16:9 images in wide screen (antenna or cable). You need to run channel scan for each RF input to mode. Press ZOOM repeatedly to cycle through the available screen create a list of available channels from both inputs. formats. To scan for receivable channels: NORMAL—Content with 4:3 aspect is displayed ce
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Using your TV 15 Using the on-screen menus Your TV’s OSD (on-screen display) may differ slightly from that shown in OSD Language English this manual. Time Setup Use your remote control to navigate in the on-screen menus. Closed Caption Parental To use the on-screen menus: Gamma Middle 1 Press MENU. The main (Video) menu opens. Audio Only Reset Default Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Setup Enter Select Exit Sat
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Using your TV 16 3 Press or to select Time Setup, then press ENTER. The Time Setup sub-menu opens. Analog Closed Caption Off Digital Closed Caption Off Digital Caption Style Time Zome Off Auto Synchronization Off Date 2006/12/06 Time 13:26:24 Cloaed Caption Select Back 4 Press or to select the option you want to change, or the Timer Select Back sub-menu you want to access. Opt
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Using your TV 17 2 Press or to select SETUP. The Setup menu opens. TV parental guidelines ratings Rating Description TV-Y All children OSD Language English Time Setup TV-Y7 Children over seven years of age Closed Caption Parental TV-G General audiences Gamma Middle Audio Only TV-PG Parental guidance suggested Reset Default TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audiences only Some of the age-based TV parental guidelines ratings also have Setup Ent
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Using your TV 18 Canadian French ratings Rating Description Program Block Channel Block GChildren Input Block Open V-Chip 8ans+ Children 8 years and above Change Password 13ans+ Children 13 years and above 16ans+ Children 16 years and above 18ans+ Adult programming EXEMPT Not rated Parental Enter Select Back To set up program blocking: 1 Press MENU. The main (Video) menu opens. 5 Press or to select Program Block, then press ENTER to enter t
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Using your TV 19 Setting channel blocking 5 Press or to select Channel Block, then press ENTER to To set up channel blocking: enter the sub-menu. The Channel Block sub-menu opens. 1 Press MENU. The main (Video) menu opens. 2 Analog 3 Analog Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 4 Analog Brightness 50 5 Analog Saturation 50 6 Analog Hue 0 7 Analog Sharpness 4 8 Analog Color Temperature Natural 9 Analog Noise Reduction Medium 10 Anal
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Using your TV 20 4 Enter your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). The Parental sub-menu opens. OSD Language English Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Program Block Gamma Middle Channel Block Audio Only Input Block Reset Default Open V-Chip Change Password Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select Parental, then press ENTER. The Parental Enter Select
