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26" LCD TV

DX-L26-10A

USER GUIDE

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Contents

CHILD SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the stand or removing the stand column . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Removing the stand column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . . . . . . .9

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Selecting a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a component video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting an S-Video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting an audio amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Displaying additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting Advanced Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting the signal source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Checking the DTV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Turning parental controls on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Customizing DTV closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Selecting the menu language and transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Restoring default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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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.

TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers,

chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.

Tune into safety

•One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand

rated for the weight of your TV.

•Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for

proper use of this product.

•Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment system

furniture and TVs.

•Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as

steps, such as a chest of drawers.

•Remember that children can become excited while watching

a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make sure

that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed,

pulled over, or knocked down.

•Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they

cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

Wall mounting

If you decide to wall mount your TV, always:

•One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your

TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or

otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV.

•Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a

professional installer.

•Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is

appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted

to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are

unsure, ask a professional installer.

•TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.

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CHILD SAFETY

It makes a difference how and where you use

your flat panel display

2Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one

wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and

a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into

your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

15 The mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain

readily operable.

16 The apparatus with grounding-type plug is a class I apparatus.

Class I apparatus need to be connected to earth ground wire to

prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the

class I apparatus to a mains socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection.

17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

18 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

on the apparatus.

Warnings

Electric shock hazard

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 are

inside. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians.

Lightning

For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm,

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable

system. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from

lightning and power line surges.

Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it

can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching

such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Handling the LCD panel

• Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit, jolt,

or press hard against the LCD panel. If the screen breaks, be

careful of broken glass.

• If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not

touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation.

• If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and

consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or

touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at

least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service

technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that

have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other

hazards.

Safety check

After completing any service or repair to this device, ask the service

technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is

in correct operating condition.

Power source

Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your

home, consult an electrician or your local power company.

Water and liquids

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the

apparatus.

Cautions

Damage requiring service

Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV.

• If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous

voltage constituting a risk of electric

shock is present within your TV. This

label is located on the back of your TV.

This symbol indicates that there are

important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature

accompanying your TV.

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Important safety instructions 3

• If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal

operation.

• If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure

that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article

810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides

information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the

antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

Note to CATV system installer

Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides

guidance for correct grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable

ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Condensation

Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings

into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly.

When this happens, the TV's performance may be impaired. To prevent

this, let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before

switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to

the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of

the TV.

Mobile telephone warning

To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating

problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones

away from the TV.

End of life directives

Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a

small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated

for environmental reasons. Your TV also contains material that can be

recycled and reused. For disposal or recycling information, contact your

local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org to

find a recycler in your area.

Non-active pixels

The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which

provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few

non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red

point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance

of your TV, and are not considered defects.

Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conductors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode

system

Electric service equipment

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4Installing the stand or removing the stand column

Installing the stand or removing

the stand column

Cautions

• Read these instructions carefully before you try to assemble the

stand or remove the stand column.

• Make sure that you handle the TV carefully when attempting to

assemble or remove the stand. If you are not sure of your ability

to do this or to use the tools required, contact a professional

installer or service technician. Dynex is not responsible for any

damages or injuries that occur because of mishandling or

incorrect assembly.

• When using a table or bench as an aid in assembly, make sure

that you use a soft cushion or covering to prevent scratching or

damage to the TV screen or cabinet.

• The speaker is not intended to support the weight of the TV. Do

not move or handle the TV by the speaker. This can cause damage

that is not covered by your warranty.

• Before assembly or removal of the stand, unplug the power cord.

You need to install the TV into the stand to use the TV in an upright

position on a flat surface. For instructions, see “Installing the stand” on

page 4.

If you plan to wall-mount the TV, you need to remove the stand column.

For instructions, see “Removing the stand column” on page 5.

Installing the stand

You need to install the stand to use the TV in the upright position on a

flat surface.

Note: The appearance of the TV may differ from the illustrations in this

task.

To install the stand:

1Remove the stand from the box and place it on a table or bench.

2Lay the TV flat (screen down) on the edge of a table or bench.

Make sure that you put a soft cushion or cloth between the table

or bench and the TV.

3Examine the stand carefully. The column socket is not in the

center of the stand. You need to make sure you align the stand

shown in the following illustration.

4Place the stand close to the end of the stand column and keep

the angle between the TV and the stand at 30° or less, then fully

insert the stand column into the column socket on the stand.

5Adjust the stand angle until it is at a 90° angle to the TV.

6Move the stand gently until the locators on the stand column

align with the locating grooves on the stand, then use four

screws (provided) to secure the stand to the column.

To remove the stand, loosen the four screws.

Table edge

Stand column

Two locators

Short

Long

Long

Short

Column socket

Stand

Stand

Table edge

Locating

grooves

Four screws

Installing the stand or removing the stand column 5

Removing the stand column

You need to remove the stand column before you wall-mount the TV.

Note: The appearance of the TV may differ from the illustration in this

task.

To remove the stand column:

1Lay the TV flat (screen down) on the edge of a table or bench.

Make sure that you put a soft cushion or cloth between the table

or bench and the TV.

2Remove the four screws holding the stand column to the TV, then

remove the stand column.

Installing a wall-mount bracket

If you want to attach the TV to a wall-mount bracket (not provided), you

should first remove the stand pedestal if it is pre-attached.

To install a wall-mount bracket:

1Lay your TV face down on a table or bench. Make sure that you

put down a soft cushion or cloth so that your TV is not scratched).

2Remove the four screws that secure the TV to the base.

3Remove the stand column. See “Removing the stand column” on

page 5.

4Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV.

Stand column

6TV components

TV components

Front

Side

Item Name Description

Remote control

sensor

Receives signals from the remote

control. Do not block. For more

information, see “Aiming the remote

control” on page 9.

Power indicator Lights blue when your TV is turned

on. Lights red when your TV is in

standby mode.

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Item Name Description

CH / CH In TV mode, press to select the next

or previous channel.

In menu mode, press to move up or

down.

VOL / VOL In TV mode, press to increase or

decrease the volume.

In menu mode, press to move right or

left or to adjust menu settings.

MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

INPUT Press to open the INPUT SOURCE

menu. For more information, see

“Selecting the video input source” on

page 14.

(power) Press to turn on the TV or put the TV

in standby mode.

Caution: When the TV is in standby

mode, power is still flowing into the

TV. To disconnect power, unplug the

power cord.

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Back

Item Name Description

(headphone) Plug headphones into this jack. For

more information, see “Connecting

headphones” on page 13.

HDMI 2 Connect an HDMI device to this jack.

AV2 IN VIDEO /

AUDIO L and R

Connect a standard AV device, such

as a camcorder or game console, to

these jacks. For more information, see

“Connecting a camcorder or game

console” on page 11.

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Item Name Description

AC IN Plug the power cord into this jack and

into a power outlet. For more

information, see “Connecting the

power” on page 10.

SERVICE PORT For software updates only. Do not

use.

HDMI 1 Connect an HDMI device to this jack.

For more information, see

“Connecting an HDMI device” on

page 12.

VGA

AUDIO / PIC

Connect a computer to these jacks.

For more information, see

“Connecting a computer” on page 13.

COMPONENT IN

with AUDIO R / L

Connect a component video device

to these jacks. For more information,

see “Connecting a component video

device” on page 12.

AV1 IN with

AUDIO R / L

Connect a standard video device to

these jacks, such as a VCR. For more

information, see “Connecting a VCR”

on page 11.

AUDIO OUT R / L Connect an external sound system to

these jacks. For more information, see

“Connecting an audio amplifier” on

page 13.

RF Connect an antenna or cable TV to

this jack. For more information, see

“Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or

satellite TV box” on page 11.

S-VIDEO Connect an S-Video device to this

jack. For more information, see

“Connecting an S-Video device” on

page 12.

RS-232 For service only. Do not use.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

8TV components

Remote control

Item Name Description

POWER Press to turn on the TV or put the TV

in standby mode.

Caution: When the TV is in standby

mode, power is still flowing into the

TV. To disconnect power, unplug the

power cord.

COMP Press to select the device connected

to the COMPONENT IN jacks.

HDMI Press once to select the device

connected to the HDMI 1 jack.

Press twice to select the device

connected to the HDMI 2 jack.

Numbers / Press the number buttons to enter

channel numbers or the parental

control password.

Press to enter a digital

sub-channel number.

For more information, see “Selecting

a channel” on page 15.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

22

21

23

24

25

1

2

3

4

INPUT Press to open the INPUT SOURCE

menu. For more information, see

“Selecting the video input source” on

page 14.

VOL+ / VOL– Press to increase or decrease the

volume.

MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

Press or to move up or down in

on-screen menus.

Press or to move left or right in

on-screen menus or to adjust menu

settings.

ENTER Press to confirm selections in

on-screen menus or to open

sub-menus.

GUIDE Press to open a program guide (if

available) when watching a DTV

program. The guide may provide

program broadcast times and

program names. For more

information, see “Displaying

additional information” on page 16.

MTS/SAP In analog TV mode, press to select

STEREO, SAP (secondary audio

language), or MONO.

In digital TV mode (DTV), press to

select the audio track. For more

information, see “Selecting the audio

mode” on page 18.

CCD Press to turn closed captioning on or

off. For more information, see

“Turning closed captioning on or off”

on page 25.

ZOOM Press to select the screen aspect ratio.

For more information, see “Adjusting

Advanced Video settings” on page

17.

FAVORITE Press to open the favorite channel

list. For more information, see

“Setting up a favorite channel list” on

page 20.

VIDEO Press once to select the device

connected to the AV1 IN jacks.

Press twice to select the device

connected to the AV2 IN jacks.

Press three times to select the device

connected to the S-VIDEO jack.

For more information, see “Selecting

the video input source” on page 14.

TV Press to select TV as the video input

source. For more information, see

“Selecting the video input source” on

page 14.

RECALL Press to go to the last viewed

channel. For more information, see

“Selecting a channel” on page 15.

CH / CH Press to go to the next or previous

channel in the channel list. For more

information, see “Automatically

scanning for channels” on page 19

and “Selecting a channel” on

page 15.

MUTE Press to mute the sound. Press again

to restore the sound.

Item Name Description

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Using the remote control 9

Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

To install remote control batteries:

1Press down on the battery compartment cover lock, then remove

the remote control cover.

2Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make

sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries match the +

and – symbols in the battery compartment.

3Replace the cover. Make sure that the lock snaps into place.

Battery precautions:

• Dispose of batteries as hazardous waste.

• Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries align with the

+ and – symbols in the battery compartment.

• Do not mix batteries of different types.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can

shorten the life of new batteries and can cause old batteries to leak.

• Remove batteries as soon as they become inoperable. Chemicals that

can leak from the batteries can cause a rash. If the batteries leak,

clean the battery compartment with a cloth.

• If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries.

• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or

other heat sources.

Aiming the remote control

To aim the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front

of your TV.

Notes:

• Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.

• Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.

• Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight.

• Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control

and the remote sensor.

• The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light

shines on the remote sensor. Either move your TV or change the angle

at which you use the remote control.

Programming a universal remote control

to work with your TV

You can operate your TV with a new or existing universal remote

control.

To program a universal remote control:

1Find the code for your universal remote control by identifying its

model (or your set-top box’s remote control manufacturer and

model) on the charts below, then make note of the numbered

code below it. You will use the numbered code to program your

remote control to work with your TV.

Codes for other remote controls are available online at:

www.dynexproducts.com\t-customer_support.aspx

INFO Press to display the information

banner. For more information, see

“Displaying additional information”

on page 16.

EXIT Press to close the on-screen menu.

SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer. For more

information, see “Setting the sleep

timer” on page 28.

CH-LIST Press to open the channel list. For

more information, see “Automatically

scanning for channels” on page 19.

PICTURE Press to select the picture mode. For

more information, see “Adjusting the

TV picture” on page 16.

AUDIO Press to select the audio mode. You

can select News, Music, Movie, or

Custom. For more information, see

“Adjusting the sound” on page 18.

Item Name Description

20

21

22

23

24

25

Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls

(for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)

Universal remote control manufacturer and model

Philips PHDVD5,

PH5DSS,

PMDVR8, PDVR8

DirectTV

RC23

RCA

RCU807

One for All

URC-6690

Sony

RM-VL600

115 10463 135 0464 8043

Set-top box manufacturer and model

Comcast

M1057

Dish Network

VIP508, VIP622

Motorola

DRC800

TIVO

Series 3, HD

0463 720 0463 0091

16.4 ft. (5 m)

10 Making connections

Tips:

• The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote

control, and the model number is often visible on the back.

• If your universal remote control isn’t listed on the chart, refer to your

universal remote control’s instructions and try codes for the brands

Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need

to try several codes before finding a match.

2Follow your universal remote control’s instructions to enter the

code you found in Step 1.

Tips:

• If your universal remote control has a code search feature, run a code

search to identify a code that matches your TV. See your universal

remote control’s instructions for details.

• If your universal remote control has a “Learn” feature, you can

manually program it using your TV remote to “teach” the commands

one at a time. See your universal remote control’s instructions for

details.

3If all else fails, you must use a different universal remote control

that can operate both your set-top box and your TV. Five such

remotes are listed on the chart, but many other compatible

models are available in the market.

4For more help, call technical support for your universal remote

control or set-top box manufacturer, or call the Dynex Customer

Care Center at 1-800-305-2204.

Making connections

Before you make any connections:

• Check the plugs on the ends of cables to make sure that they are

the connect type before you trying plugging them into jacks on

the TV.

• Make sure that all plugs are securely inserting into the jacks.

Loose connections can result in image or color problems.

• When connecting devices to the TV, make sure that the TV and

the device are turned off and that the power cords are

unplugged.

Selecting a location

You should select a location for the TV:

• Where direct light does not reflect on the screen

• That has indirect and soft lighting

• Where the TV has access to an antenna or cable TV connection

• Where the TV has access to a power outlet

Note: Watching TV in total darkness or with a reflection on the screen

may cause eye strain.

Connecting the power

To connect the power cord:

• Connect the power cable to the AC IN jack on the back of the TV,

then connect the other end to a power outlet.

Notes:

• The AC plug on the TV may be different from the one shown.

• Make sure that you only use the type of power source indicated on the

marking label.

• Always unplug the power cord when not using the TV for a long

period of time.

Power cord

Power outlet

Making connections 11

Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or

satellite TV box

To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box:

• Connect one end of a 75-Ohm, coaxial cable to the RF jack on the

back of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the

antenna or cable TV wall jack.

Notes:

• We recommend using a 75-Ohm, coaxial cable to reduce interference

and noise that may be caused by radio wave transmissions.

• Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or any other

cables.

• If you are using an antenna and reception is not good, contact a

service technician to adjust the antenna.

Connecting a VCR

Note: If the VCR has an S-Video jack, connect the VCR using the S-Video

jack. S-Video provides better video than standard AV. For more

information, see “Connecting an S-Video device” on page 12.

To connect a VCR:

• Connect one end of a standard AV cable (not included) into the

AV1 IN jacks on the back of the TV, then connect the other end of

the cable to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR.

Note: Cable connectors and jacks are often color-coded. Match the colors

when you connect the AV cable.

To play the VCR:

1Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu.

2Press or to select AV1, then press ENTER.

Note: You can also press VIDEO one or more times to select AV1.

3Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press PLAY on the VCR.

Connecting a camcorder or game console

Note: If your game console has an HDMI connection, you will get better

quality using the HDMI connection instead of the AV connection.

To connect a camcorder or game console:

• Connect one end of a standard AV cable into the AV2 IN jacks on

the side of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the

AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console.

Note: Cable connectors and jacks are often color-coded. Match the colors

when you connect the AV cable.

To playback the camcorder or play the game console:

1Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu

opens.

2Press or to select AV2, then press ENTER.

Note: You can also press VIDEO one or more times to select AV2.

3Turn on the camcorder or game console, then follow the

instructions that came with the device to play from the

camcorder or game console.

75-Ohm coaxial cable

Wall jack

Back of TV

Back of TV

VCR

AV cable

Side of TV

Game console

Camcorder

AV CAble

12 Making connections

Connecting an HDMI device

To connect an HDMI device:

• Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI 1

jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other end of the

cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.

Note: You can also connect an HDMI device to the HDMI 2 jack on the side

of the TV.

Note: To connect a DVI device, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect

to the HDMI jack on the TV, then connect an audio cable to the

VGA AUDIO jack on the back of the TV.

To play from the HDMI device:

1Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu

opens.

2Press or to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2, then press ENTER.

Note: You can also press HDMI one or more times to select HDMI 1 or

HDMI 2.

3Turn on the HDMI device, then set it to the correct mode. Refer to

the instructions that came with the HDMI device.

Connecting a component video device

To connect a component video device:

1Connect a component video cable (not included) to the

COMPONENT IN jacks on the back of the TV.

2Connect one end of an audio cable (not included) to the

LandRAUDIO jacks next to the COMPONENT IN video jacks on

the back of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the

Land R AUDIO OUT jacks on the component video device.

To play from the component video device:

1Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu

opens.

2Press or to select Component, then press ENTER.

Note: You can also press COMP to select Component.

3Turn on the component video device, then set it to the correct

mode. Refer to the instructions that came with the component

video device.

Connecting an S-Video device

Note: The AV1 VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks share the same Land RAUDIO

jacks.

To connect an S-Video device:

1Connect one end of an S-Video cable (not included) to the

AV1 IN S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV, then connect the

other end of the cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the S-Video

device.

2Connect one end of an audio cable (not included) to the

AV1 IN L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV, then connect

the other end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the S-Video

device.

To play from the S-Video device:

1Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu

opens.

2Press or to select S-Video, then press ENTER.

Note: You can also press VIDEO one or more times to select S-Video.

3Turn on the S-Video device, then set it to the correct mode. Refer

to the instructions that came with the S-Video device.

Back of TV

HDMI device

HDMI cable

Back of TV

Component video device

Component video cable

Audio cable

Back of TV

S-Video device

S-Video cable

Audio cable

Turning on your TV for the first time 13

Connecting a computer

To connect a computer:

1Connect one end of a VGA cable (not included) to the VGA PIC

jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other end of the

cable to the VGA jack on the computer.

2Connect one end of an audio cable (not included) to the

VGA AUDIO jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other

end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the computer.

To play video from the computer:

1Turn on the TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu

opens.

2Press or to select VGA, then press ENTER.

3Turn on the computer, then adjust the computer display

properties as needed.

Connecting headphones

Warning: When using headphones, adjust the headphone volume to

avoid excessively loud volume which can damage your hearing.

To connect headphones:

• Plug the headphones (not included) into the (headphone)

jack on the side of the TV.

Connecting an audio amplifier

You can connect the TV to an audio amplifier to play the TV audio

through external speakers.

To connect an audio amplifier:

• Connect one end of an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks on

the back of the TV, then connect the other end of the cable to the

AUDIO IN jacks on the audio amplifier.

Note: Cable connectors and jacks are often color-coded. Match the colors

when you connect the AV cable.

To play the TV audio system through the audio amplifier:

1Turn on the TV, then select a program.

2Turn on the audio amplifier, then adjust the volume and other

audio settings using the amplifier controls.

Turning on your TV for the first

time

To configure your TV:

1Make sure that you have inserted the batteries in the remote

control, connected the antenna to the TV, and connect the AC

power.

2Press (Power), then wait several seconds. The initial Setup

Wizard screen opens (only the first time you turn on your TV).

3Press or to highlight Menu Language, then press or

to select the menu language you want.

Back of TV

Computer

VGA cable

Audio cable

Back of TV

Audio cable

Audio amplifier

14 Understanding the basics

4Press to highlight Time Zone, then press or to select

your time zone.

5Press to highlight DST (Daylight Saving Time), then

press or to select On (to automatically change the time for

Daylight Saving Time), or Off (to ignore it or set it yourself).

6Press to highlight Air/Cable, then press or to select Air

or Cable, depending on the type of antenna connection you

have.

7Press to highlight Auto Scan, then press ENTER or to

automatically scan for available channels.

Auto Scan may take a while to complete. A progress report is

displayed while your TV is scanning for available channels. You

can press MENU to exit Auto Scan prior to completion, but you

will need to run Auto Scan later to complete the process.

Auto Scan creates a list of available/receivable channels for the

selected signal input.

Understanding the basics

Turning your TV on or off

To turn your TV on or off (standby mode):

1Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet.

2Press (power). Your TV turns on.

3Press again to turn off your TV. When you turn off your TV, it

goes into standby mode.

Warning: When your TV is in standby mode, it is still receiving power. To

completely disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

Note: If your TV does not receive an input signal for several minutes, it

automatically goes into standby mode.

Selecting the video input source

To select the video input source:

1Turn on your TV, then press the INPUT key on the remote, or the

INPUT button on the TV. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens.

2Press or to highlight the video source, then press ENTER.

You can also select the input source using the following remote

control buttons:

•COMP—Press to select Component.

•HDMI–Press once to select HDMI1. Press twice to select

HDMI2.

•VIDEO—Press once to select AV1. Press twice to select AV2.

Press three times to select S-Video.

•TV—Press to select TV.

Understanding the basics 15

On-screen menu overview

Picture menu

Audio menu

Setup menu

Channel menu

Notes:

Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on

your screen. The above menus are shown in TV mode.

Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. Menus in this manual

are described in TV mode, unless otherwise indicated.

The illustrations and screens shown in the manual are for explanation

purposes and may vary from the actual screens on your TV.

Navigating the menus

Selecting a channel

To select a channel:

•Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel on the

memorized channel list.

• Press the number buttons to enter the analog or digital (main)

channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change,

or press ENTER to change the channel immediately.

• To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to

select the main digital channel, then press the dot (.) button to

select the sub-channel. Wait for the channel to change, or press

ENTER to change the channel immediately.

Note:

Button presses must be within three seconds of each other.

•Press RECALL to go to the last channel viewed.

•Press CH-LIST to display a list of memorized channels,

press or to select the channel you want from the list, then

press ENTER to go to that channel.

•Press FAVORITE to display a list of your saved favorite channels,

press or to select the channel you want from the list, then

press ENTER to go to that channel.

Note:

If either list has more than one page, press or to scroll through the

pages.

Parental Controls

Press to display the main menu.

Press to select menus, to adjust selected

items, or move on-screen cursor left or right.

Press to select the menu items.

Press to confirm your selection or enter a

sub-menu.

Press to return to the previous screen.

Press to close the menu.

16 Adjusting the picture

Digital sub-channels

A digital TV signal transmits more data than an analog signal. This

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.

Broadcasters may use these sub-channels to transmit a variety of

information, such as weather forecasts, foreign languages, and

commercials. A digital sub-channel is indicated by the main channel

number, followed by a dot, then the sub-channel number. For example,

5.1 indicates sub-channel 1 of main channel 5.

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume:

•Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the volume.

•Press MUTE to temporarily turn off all sound. Press MUTE again

to restore the sound.

Adjusting basic settings

To adjust basic settings:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Picture menu

displayed.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to enter

the sub menu. You can select:

•Parental Controls—Lets you control which

programs/movies your children can watch, based on industry

ratings.

•Time—Lets you set the clock and the sleep timer.

•Closed Caption—Lets you turn closed captioning on or off.

Also lets you set closed caption options.

•Menu Settings—Lets you set menu language and menu

transparency.

•VGA Settings—Lets you adjust picture settings to optimize

a computer display.

•Input Label—Lets you label a device connected to your

TV’s input jacks.

•Restore Default—Lets you reset most TV settings for the

current source to factory default values.

•Audio Only—Lets you turn off the TV picture and listen to

audio only.

4Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Displaying additional information

To display additional information:

1Press INFO to show an information banner. The information

banner shows current program information such as channel

number, video input source, and resolution.

• Digital mode information—Displays channel number,

station name, channel label (if preset), broadcast program

name, TV rating, signal type, audio information, resolution,

CC mode, current time, and current program start and end

times.

• Analog mode information—Displays channel number,

channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and

resolution.

2Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide, which may show

a list of available programs, program times, and program

summaries, depending on the information provided by the

broadcaster.

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the TV picture

To adjust the picture:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Picture menu

displayed.

2Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust

the option. You can select:

•Picture Mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select

Vivid (a bright and vivid picture), Standard (a standard

picture), Sports (a dynamic picture), Theater (a finely

detailed picture), Energy Saving (the backlight brightness

is decreased), or Custom (customized picture). You can also

press PICTURE on the remote control to select the picture

mode.

•Contrast—Adjusts the contrast.

•Brightness—Adjusts the brightness.

Parental Controls

Adjusting the picture 17

•Color—Adjusts the color saturation.

•Tint—Adjusts the image tint.

•Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness.

•Advanced Video—Lets you adjust the Color Temperature

or Zoom Mode. Lets you turn Noise Reduction, Overscan,

Adaptive Contrast, and Auto Zoom on or off.

3Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Adjusting Advanced Video settings

To adjust the Advanced Video settings:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Picture menu

displayed.

2Press or to highlight Advanced Video, then press ENTER

to open the Advanced Video sub menu.

3Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust

the option. You can select:

•Color Temp—Selects the color temperature. You can select

Warm (to enhance the reds), Cool (to enhance the blues), or

Normal.

•Zoom Mode—Selects the aspect ratio of the picture. You

can select Auto (selects the correct aspect ratio

automatically. Available only when Auto Zoom is turned

ON), Normal (selects the correct aspect ratio to match the

source image), Wide (shows a full-screen picture), Zoom

(enlarges the picture but may crop the top and bottom), or

Cinema (stretches the picture at the edges, but maintains a

good aspect ratio at the center of the screen).

•Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode to

reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Weak, Middle,

Strong, or Off.

•Overscan—Turn this On to adjust the picture’s

reproduction rate when receiving DVI signals in VIDEO

format.

•Adaptive Contrast—Turn this On to optimize the picture

display for a more vivid image.

•Auto Zoom—In TV mode, setting Auto Zoom to On lets you

set the Zoom Mode to Auto.

4Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Adjusting the computer image

To adjust the computer image:

1Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For more information, see

“Selecting the video input source” on page 14.

2Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

3Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

4Press or to highlight VGA Settings, then press . The VGA

settings menu opens.

Color Temp

Adaptive Contrast

Parental Controls

H-Position

V-Position

18 Adjusting the sound

5Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust

the option. You can adjust:

•H-Position—Moves the image right or left

•V-Position—Moves the image up or down

•Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency

•Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images

•Auto—Automatically adjusts the image settings such as

position and phase

6Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting the sound

To adjust the sound:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Audio, then press . The Audio menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust

the option. You can select:

•Sound Mode—Selects the sound mode. You can select

Standard (for normal programs), News (for news

programs), Music (for musical programs), Movie (for

movies), or Custom (for a customized sound mode). You can

also press AUDIO one or more times to select the sound

mode.

•Bass—Adjusts the low sounds.

•Treble—Adjusts the high sounds.

•Balance—Adjusts the balance between the left and right

audio channels.

•Surround—Turns the surround sound effect on or off.

•AVC—(Auto volume control) Equalizes the overall volume

levels for all channels.

•Audio Language—(DTV channels only) Selects an

alternate audio language, if available.

4Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Selecting the audio mode

You can select the audio mode for analog channels.

To select the audio mode for analog channels:

•Press MTS/SAP on the remote one or more times. You can select:

•MONO—Select this option if there is noise or static on weak

stereo broadcasts.

•STEREO—Select this option for programs broadcast in

stereo.

•SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio

program, if available.

Note: Mono is automatically selected if the program is broadcast in

mono.

To select an audio track for a digital channel:

•Press MTS/SAP. If an audio track is available, it plays.

Playing TV audio only

You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to only the program

audio.

To play only the TV audio:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Parental Controls

Changing channel settings 19

3Press or to highlight Audio Only, then press or to

select On.

4Press EXIT to close the menu.

Notes:

Audio Only works only when the input source is TV and your TV is receiving

a broadcast signal.

To exit Audio Only mode, press any button. When you exit Audio Only

mode, the Audio Only option is automatically reset to Off .

Changing channel settings

Automatically scanning for channels

To auto scan for channels:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel

menu opens.

3Press or to select Air or Cable.

4Press or to highlight Auto Scan, then press ENTER. A

confirmation box opens.

5Press or to select Yes, then press ENTER to start the scan. A

progress box shows the progress of the scan.

Selecting the signal source

To select the signal source:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel

menu opens.

3Press or to select Air or Cable.

4Press EXIT to close the menu.

20 Changing channel settings

Hiding channels

You can delete channels from the channel list so that your TV skips the

channels when you press CH /CH . You can still tune to the hidden

channel by using the number buttons.

To hide a channel:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel

menu opens.

3Press or to highlight Show/Hide, then press ENTER. The

channel list opens.

4Press or to highlight the channel you want to hide (the

default is to show the channel), then press ENTER to remove the

check mark from the channel.

Note: If the list has more than one page, press or to scroll through

the pages.

5Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting up a favorite channel list

You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through

your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel

from the favorite channel list.

To set up the favorite channel list:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel

menu opens.

3Select the signal source of the channel you want to set up on the

favorites list.

4Press or to highlight Favorite, then press ENTER. The

favorite channel list opens.

5Press or to highlight the channel you want to add to the

favorite list, then press ENTER to mark the channel. A check mark

appears if the channel is added to the list. The check mark

disappears if you delete the channel from the list.

Note: If the list has more than one page, press or to scroll through

the pages.

Changing channel settings 21

6Press EXIT to close the menu.

7To select a channel in the favorite channel list, press FAVORITE,

press or to highlight the channel, then press ENTER.

Adding or changing a channel label

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:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel

menu opens.

3Select the signal source of the channel you want to label.

4Highlight Channel No. , then press or to select the channel

you want to label.

5Press or to highlight Channel Label.

6Press ENTER to open channel label screen. The Channel Label

screen opens.

7Press or to select a character, then press or to move to

the next position. Repeat this step to add more characters.

8Press MENU to exit to the previous menu.

Checking the DTV signal strength

You can check the DTV signal strength to determine if you need to

adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal

strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation.

To check the DTV signal strength:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Channel, then press . The Channel

menu opens. The DTV signal strength is shown at the bottom of

the menu.

3Press EXIT to close the menu.

22 Setting parental controls

Setting parental controls

Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching

inappropriate material on TV. When set, parental controls read the

rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports)

and deny access to programs that exceed the ratings level you select. To

watch programs that exceed the selected rating, you must enter a

password.

Turning parental controls on or off

To turn parental controls on or off:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens with Parental Controls selected.

3Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

4Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

default password is 0000. The Parental Controls sub menu opens.

5Press or to highlight System Lock, then press or to

select On (to enable the blocking scheme you set up and to set

up the blocking scheme (otherwise the rating setting can not be

accessed) or Off (to disable the blocking scheme you set up).

6Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting or changing the password

To set the parental password:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens with Parental Controls selected.

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

Setting parental controls 23

3Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

4Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

default password is 0000. You should change the password to a

number you can remember. The Parental Controls sub-menu

opens.

5Press or to highlight Change Password, then press

ENTER. The password entry screen opens.

6Press the number buttons to input old password, then input a

new password, and then confirm the new password again. The

Parental Controls sub menu reopens.

Note: If you forget your password, enter 9999.

7Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting parental control levels

You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. The following

procedure shows how to set controls for U.S. TV ratings. You use similar

steps for controlling U.S. movie and Canadian TV ratings.

To set parental controls:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens with Parental Controls selected.

3Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

4Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

Parental Controls sub menu opens.

Parental Controls

24 Setting parental controls

5Press or to highlight System Lock, then press or to

select On.

6Press or to highlight US, then press ENTER. The US settings

sub-menu opens.

Note: Select Canada to set Canadian TV controls.

7Press or to highlight TV, then press ENTER. The U.S. TV

RATING screen opens.

Note: Select MPAA to set controls for U.S. movie ratings.

8Press or to highlight the rating you want to block,

then press ENTER. A lock symbol appears when a rating is

blocked.

Note: On the MPAA Rating screen, press or to select the rating. That

rating and all other higher ratings are blocked.

9Press EXIT to close the menu.

U.S. TV ratings (age-based)

TV-Y All children.

TV-Y7 Suitable for children 7 and older.

TV-G General audiences.

TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parental guidance strongly suggested.

TV-MA Mature audiences only.

U. S. TV ratings (content-based)

FV Fantasy violence.

VViolence.

SSexual situations.

L Strong language.

D Suggestive dialog.

U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings

G General audiences.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Suitable for children 13 and older.

R Parental guidance suggested for children

under 17.

NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17.

X Adults only.

N/A Movie is not rated.

Canadian English ratings

EXEMPT Exempt programming.

CSuitable for all children.

C8+ Suitable for children 8 and older.

G General audiences.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

14+ Suitable for children 14 and older.

18+ Adults only.

Canadian French ratings

EXEMPT Exempt programming.

G General audiences.

8 ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older.

13 ans+ Suitable for children 13 and older.

16 ans+ Suitable for children 16 and older.

18 ans+ Adults only.

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Downloading rating information

You can download rating information to use when setting parental

controls.

To download rating information:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens with Parental Controls selected.

3Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

4Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The

Parental Controls sub menu opens.

5Press or to highlight System Lock, then press or to

select On.

6Press or to highlight RRT Setting, then press ENTER.

If the program is broadcast with RRT5 rating information, the

information is downloaded automatically and can be used for

parental controls.

Note: If you want to clear the downloaded rating information, select

Reset RRT. The rating information is cleared. If rating information is

broadcast by another program, your TV downloads the new rating

information.

Using closed captioning

Turning closed captioning on or off

To turn closed captioning on or off:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

26 Using closed captioning

3Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press or

ENTER. The closed caption menu opens.

4Press or to highlight CC Mode, then press or to select

the CC mode. You can select On (turns on closed captioning),

CC on Mute (turns on closed captioning when the sound is

muted), or Off (turns off closed captioning).

5Press EXIT to close the menu.

Tip: You can also press CCD to turn closed captioning on or off.

Selecting the closed captioning mode

To select the closed captioning mode:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press or

ENTER. The closed caption menu opens.

4Press or to highlight CC Mode, then press or to select

On.

5Press or to highlight Basic Selection .

6Press or to select a closed captioning mode. You can select:

•CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning appears in a small

banner across the bottom of the screen. CC1 is usually the

“printed” version of the audio. CC2 through CC4 display

content provided by the broadcaster.

•Text1 through Text4—Closed captioning that covers half

or all of the screen. Text1 through Text4 display content

provided by the broadcaster.

7Press EXIT to close the menu.

Parental Controls

Using closed captioning 27

Customizing DTV closed captioning styles

You can customize the way DTV closed captioning is displayed.

To customize DTV closed captioning:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press or

ENTER. The closed caption menu opens.

4Press or to highlight CC Mode, then press or to select

On.

5Press or to highlight Advanced Selection (only available

for digital stations).

6Press or to select an advanced digital closed captioning

option. You can select Service1 – Service6 (displays content

provided by the broadcaster).

7Press or to highlight Option, then press ENTER. The DTV

closed captioning styles menu opens.

8Press or to highlight Mode, then press or to select

Custom.

Note: To reset the closed captioning styles to their defaults, set Mode to

Default.

9Press or to highlight a style, then press or to adjust

the style. You can select:

•Font Style—Selects the font style

•Font Size—Selects the font size

•Font Edge Style—Selects the edge style

•Font Edge Color—Selects the edge color

•FG Color—Selects the color for the words

•BG Color—Selects the color for the background

•FG Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the words

•BG Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the background

10 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to

close the menu.

Parental Controls

28 Adjusting time settings

Adjusting time settings

Setting the clock

To set the clock:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Time, then press ENTER. The time

setting menu opens.

4Press or to highlight Time Zone, then press or to

select your time zone. You can select Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii,

Atlantic, Eastern, Central, or Mountain.

5If your viewing area observes Daylight Savings time, press or

to highlight DST, then press or to select On.

The Clock row shows the current time, based on the time zone

you select. This information is based on a digital channel and

does not need to be set manually.

6Press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting the sleep timer

You can specify the amount of time you want your TV to wait before it

automatically turns off.

To set the sleep timer:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Time, then press ENTER. The time

setting menu opens.

4Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press or to

select the amount of time you want your TV to wait before it

automatically turns off.

Note: To turn off the sleep timer, select Off.

5Press EXIT to close the menu.

Note: You can also press SLEEP on the remote control to set the sleep

timer.

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

Adjusting menu settings 29

Adjusting menu settings

Selecting the menu language and

transparency

To select the on-screen menu language and menu transparency:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Menu Settings, then press ENTER.

The Menu Settings menu opens.

4Press or to highlight Menu Language, then press or

to select the menu language you want. Options include English,

French, and Spanish.

5Press or to select Transparency, then press or to

select the menu transparency you want. Options include 0%,

25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%

6Press EXIT to close the menu.

Labeling an input source

You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify.

To label an input source:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Input Label, then press ENTER. The

Input Label screen opens.

4Press or to highlight a preset label from several options or

select Custom to enter your own label.

5If you select Custom, press or to highlight Custom Label,

then press .

6Press or to select a character, then press or to move to

the next position. Repeat this step to add more characters.

7To reset the label to the factory default, press or to

highlight Reset Label and press ENTER, then follow the

on-screen instructions.

8Press MENU to exit.

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

30 Troubleshooting

Restoring default settings

Caution: When you restore default settings, all the settings (except the

password and parental rating) you have customized are reset.

To restore default settings:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu

opens.

3Press or to highlight Restore Default, then press ENTER.

A confirmation box opens.

4Press or to select Yes, then press ENTER.

5Press EXIT to close the menu.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, check the following information for possible

solutions to problems you may experience. If none of these solutions

work, turn off the TV, then turn it on again.

Caution: Do not try to repair the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified repair personnel.

Video and audio

Parental Controls

Problem Solution

No picture (screen is not lit)

and no sound.

• Make sure that the power cord is

plugged in.

•Press POWER on the TV or the

remote control.

• Make sure that the correct video

input source is selected. For more

information, see “Selecting the

video input source” on page 14.

• Try another channel. The station

may be experiencing problems.

Dark, poor, or no picture

(screen is lit), but sound is

good.

• Adjust the brightness. For more

information, see “Adjusting the

TV picture” on page 16.

• Make sure that the correct picture

mode is selected.

• Make sure that the antenna or

cable TV is connected correctly

and securely. For more

information, see “Connecting an

antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV

box” on page 11.

No color, dark picture, or

color is not correct.

• Adjust the color saturation. For

more information, see “Adjusting

the TV picture” on page 16.

Only snow (noise) appears

on the screen.

• Try another channel. The station

may be experiencing problems.

• Make sure that the antenna or

cable TV is connected correctly

and securely. For more

information, see “Connecting an

antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV

box” on page 11.

Dotted lines or stripes

appear on the screen.

• Adjust the antenna.

• Move the TV away from noise

sources such as cars, neon signs,

or hair dryers.

Double images. • Use a highly directional outdoor

antenna or cable TV.

Good picture, but no

sound.

• Make sure that the sound is not

muted.

• Make sure that the sound mode is

set to Stereo or Mono. For more

information, see “Selecting the

audio mode” on page 18.

Audio noise. • Make sure that there is no

interference with infrared

equipment such as a cordless

telephone or headphones. Move

the infrared equipment away

from the TV to eliminate the

noise.

Maintenance 31

Remote control

General

Maintenance

Cleaning

• Clean your TV with a soft, dry cloth. If surfaces are extremely

dirty, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak detergent solution.

• Use an eyeglass cleaner to clean the screen. Never use alcohol,

paint thinner, or benzine.

• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth.

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Problem Solution

Remote control does not

work.

• Make sure that the power cord is

plugged in.

• Make sure that there are no

obstructions between the remote

control and the remote control

sensor on the front of the TV.

• Make sure that the batteries are

installed correctly. For more

information, see “Installing

remote control batteries” on

page 9.

• Replace the batteries. For more

information, see “Installing

remote control batteries” on

page 9.

Problem Solution

One or more channels do

not display.

• Make sure that the channels are

not blocked. For more

information, see “Setting parental

control levels” on page 23.

• Make sure that the channels are

not hidden. For more information,

see “Hiding channels” on page 20.

Password has been

forgotten.

•Enter 9999 to access parental

controls, then set a new

password.

Some settings cannot be

accessed.

• If a setting is grayed, the setting is

not available in the current video

input mode.

TV cabinet creaks. • When the TV is in use, the

temperature rises naturally and

may cause the cabinet to expand

or contract which can cause a

creaking noise. This is not a

malfunction.

Control buttons on the TV

do not work.

• Disconnect the power cord, wait a

few seconds, then reconnect the

power cord and turn on the TV.

Type LCD TV

Panel 26-inch TFT LCD

TV system NTSC-M, ATSC

Receiving channels VHF: 2 - 13

UHF: 14 - 69

CATV: 1 - 125

CADTV: 1 - 135

DTV: 2 - 69

Audio multiples BTSC system

Audio out 5W (2)

Power requirement AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 85 W

Dimensions

(W×H×D with stand)

25.43 × 18.07 × 10.04 inches

(64.6 × 45.9 × 25.5 cm)

Weight 20.94 lbs. (9.5 kg)

Input ports Composite video/L and R audio (2)

S-Video (1)

Component video/L and R audio (1)

HDMI (2)

VGA/audio (1)

Antenna (1)

Output ports Audio L and R (1)

Headphone (1)

Control ports Service port (1)

RS-232 (1)

32 Legal notices

Legal notices

FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this

product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits

for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

FCC warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ICES/BETS-7 Statements

Standard Television Receiving Apparatus — Appareil de réception

télévision ordinaire, Canada BETS-7 / NTMR-7

Notices

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or

obligation.

For service and support call (800) 305-2204.

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One-year limited warranty

Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new

DX-L26-10A (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original

manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date

of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased

from an authorized dealer of Dynex brand Products and packaged with this warranty

statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished product. If you notify Dynex during

the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of

this warranty apply.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days) from the date you purchased the

Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship

of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Dynex repair center or

store personnel, Dynex will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or

rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable

products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property

of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of products and parts are required after

the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty

lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty

coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the

Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its

original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the

original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your

original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that

you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same

amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 30 inches or larger, call

1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will

have an Dynex-approved repair person dispatched to your home.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States,

Canada, and Mexico.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

•Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes

•Accident

•Misuse

•Abuse

•Negligence

•Commercial use

• Modification of any part of the Product

• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for

lengthy periods (burn-in).

This warranty also does not cover:

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Dynex to service

the Product

• Products sold as is or with all faults

• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST

BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES

WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE

PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND

CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO

WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY

PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON

HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Dynex:

For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204

www.dynexproducts.com

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