Dynex DX-L321-10A - Manuals

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ii Dynex DX-L321-10A 32" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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iii Setting or changing the PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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iv DX-L321-10A_09-0407_MAN_ENG_V3.book Page iv Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:38 AM

Page 5 - If you decide to wall mount your TV, always remember:; CHILD SAFETY; It makes a difference how and where you use

1 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 an...

Page 6 - Important safety instructions; Warnings

2 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance wi...

Page 7 - Installing and removing the stand; Outdoor antenna grounding; Installing the stand; Remove the stand from the box and place it on a table or bench.

Installing and removing the stand 3 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 ...

Page 8 - Set your TV upright on a stable surface.; Removing the stand; Installing a wall-mount bracket; • Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using the; TV components; Side controls

4 TV components 3 Align the base with the bottom of the TV, then secure the base to the TV with the three M4 x L10mm screws provided. 4 Set your TV upright on a stable surface. Removing the stand To remove the stand from the stand column: 1 Lay your TV face down on a table or bench. Make sure that y...

Page 9 - Side connections

TV components 5 Side connections Remote control 4 HDMI 1 and 2 jacks Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable box or DVD player, to one of these jacks. An HDMI cable carries both video and audio, so you do not need to make an audio connection. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on ...

Page 10 - Using the remote control; Installing remote control batteries; Aiming the remote control; • Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front

6 Using the remote control Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries To install remote control batteries: 1 Open the battery compartment cover by lifting it off when you press the release button. 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the + and – s...

Page 11 - Making connections; Connecting the power; • Connect the power cord to the AC in connector on the back of

Making connections 7 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: 1 Find the code for your universal remote control by identifying its model (or your set-top box’s remote co...

Page 12 - Connecting a VCR; INPUT SOURCE

8 Making connections 2 Connect one end of a coaxial cable (not included) to the RF OUT jack on the antenna or on the cable or satellite TV box. If you are using an antenna with twin-lead cable, you may need a 300-75 ohm adapter (not provided) to connect it to the back of your TV. Likewise, if you ar...

Page 13 - Connecting an HDMI device

Making connections 9 Connecting a camcorder or gaming console Tip: Some game consoles have an HDMI connector, which can be used for a better picture. To connect a camcorder or game: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the camcorder or gaming console is turned off. 2 Connect an AV ...

Page 14 - Connecting a component video device; Connecting a computer

10 Making connections Note : An HDMI picture can be displayed only when a 640 x 480, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is received. When you connect to the HDMI terminal with a DVI-HDMI conversion cable, there is a possibility that the picture may not display correctly. Connecting a component video device...

Page 15 - Turning on your TV for the first time; Connecting an external audio device; SPDIF IN

Turning on your TV for the first time 11 Connecting an external audio device To connect an external audio device: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off. 2 Connect a digital optical (Toslink) cable to the SPDIF IN jack on the digital audio dev...

Page 16 - Understanding the basics; Turning your TV on or off; Selecting the video input source; On-screen menu overview

12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off (standby mode): 1 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. 2 Press (Power). Your TV turns on. 3 Press (Power) again to turn off your TV. When you turn off your TV, it goes into standby mode. ...

Page 17 - Navigating the menus; Displaying additional information

Understanding the basics 13 1 These settings apply to the TV speakers only, not to any connected audio device. 2 This menu is only visible when there is an analog TV connection. 3 This menu is only visible when there is a digital TV connection. 4 This menu is only visible when there is a digital TV ...

Page 18 - Adjusting the picture; Choosing the display format; Adjusting Advanced Video settings; Selecting a preset picture setting; Mode; Configuring advanced video functions

14 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture Choosing the display format To choose the display format: • Press ZOOM repeatedly to cycle through the available display formats. Options include: • Normal –Picture is displayed in a 4:3 aspect ratio. • Zoom –Picture is displayed to cover the entire scr...

Page 19 - Freezing the picture; Adjusting the sound; Adjusting the sound; Audio; Changing channel settings; Automatically scanning for channels; Channels

Adjusting the sound 15 Press or to choose your preferred setting. • Cool –Pictures appear with a bluish tint. • Normal –Pictures appear more white. • Warm –Pictures appear more reddish. Freezing the picture There may be instances when you want to jot down information displayed on the TV but you have...

Page 20 - Hiding channels; Setting parental controls; Setting or changing the PIN; Enter

16 Setting parental controls 2 Press or to highlight Channels , then press ENTER . The Channels menu opens. 3 Press or to highlight Cable Scan , then press ENTER . You will be prompted to confirm the channel scan. 4 Select Yes , then press ENTER . Your TV automatically scans for available channels. ...

Page 21 - Setting parental control levels

Setting parental controls 17 4 Enter the PIN again. The Locks menu opens. To change the parental controls PIN: 1 Press MENU on the remote control, or MENU on the control panel of your TV. The on-screen menu bar opens. 2 Press or to highlight Locks , then press ENTER . The Enter PIN box opens. 3 Usin...

Page 22 - Blocking unrated TV

18 Setting parental controls 9 When you are finished, select Done , then press ENTER . Blocking unrated TV To block unrated TV: 1 Press MENU on the remote control, or MENU on the control panel of your TV. The on-screen menu bar opens. 2 Press or to highlight Locks , then press ENTER . The Enter PIN ...

Page 23 - Locks; Using closed captioning; Turning closed captioning on or off; Settings; Settings

Using closed captioning 19 3 Using the number keys, enter the PIN number you set. The Locks menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight Button Lock , then press ENTER until the setting changes to ON . Once the panel is locked, all buttons are disabled. Note : Locking control panel buttons does not lock the ...

Page 24 - Closed Caption Preference; Customizing DTV closed captioning styles; Adjusting time settings; Setting the TV clock

20 Adjusting time settings 4 Press or to highlight Caption Preference , then press ENTER . The Closed Caption Preference menu opens. 5 Press or to select an option. Options include: • Always Basic –Use the CC Basic Selection setting. This setting can show either captions (CC) – an on-screen display ...

Page 25 - Setting the sleep timer; Adjusting menu settings; Selecting the menu language

Adjusting menu settings 21 4 Press or to select Set Date or Set Time , then press ENTER . The Set Date or Set Time box opens. 5 Press or to select the date or time segment you want to change, then press or to adjust the setting. For Day , Hour , and Minute settings you can use the number keys to inp...

Page 26 - Custom Input Label; Restoring default settings; Troubleshooting

22 Troubleshooting 4 Press or to select the input source you want to assign a label to, then press ENTER . The Custom Input Label screen for that input source opens. 5 Press , , , or to select a label for the input source, then press ENTER to apply the new label. 6 Repeated Steps 3 – 5 to apply labe...

Page 27 - Maintenance; Cleaning; • Clean your TV with a soft, dry cloth. If surfaces are extremely; Specifications

Maintenance 23 Notes : If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again. Contact us by logging on to www.dynexproducts.com or by calling DYNEX Customer Service at (800) 304-2204 (USA and Canada only). Maintenance Just like with any oth...

Page 28 - Legal notices; that to which the receiver is connected.

24 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 t...

Page 29 - One-year limited warranty; How long does the coverage last?

One-year limited warranty 25 One-year limited warranty Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DX-L321-10A (“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...