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ii Dynex DX-L40-10A 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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iii Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - The issue; 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 5 - Important safety instructions; Warnings
2 Important safety instructions DX-L40-10A 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 ac...
Page 6 - Cautions; • When the power supply cord or plug is
Important safety instructions 3 DX-L40-10A 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 ...
Page 7 - Installing and removing the stand; Installing the stand; To install the stand:; Set your TV upright on a stable surface.; Removing the stand; To remove the stand from the stand column:; Installing a wall-mount bracket; To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:; • Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of
4 Installing and removing the stand DX-L40-10A Installing and removing the stand You must install your TV into the stand for it to stand upright on a cabinet or other flat surface. If you intend to mount your TV on a wall or other vertical surface, you must remove the stand column. Warning : Before ...
Page 8 - TV components; Front and side controls
TV components 5 DX-L40-10A TV components Front and side controls Back connections # Component Description 1 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu. 2 INPUT Press to select the video input source. 3 VOL / Press to increase or decrease the volume. 4 CH / Press to go to the next or previous channel in t...
Page 9 - Side connections
6 TV components DX-L40-10A Side connections Remote control ## Component Description 1 ANT/CABLE IN jack Connect an antenna, cable TV, or a satellite box to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box” on page 9. 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT Connect an optical audio...
Page 10 - Using the remote control; Installing remote control batteries; To install remote control batteries:; Aiming the remote control; To use the remote control:; • Point the remote control towards the remote
Using the remote control 7 DX-L40-10A Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries To install remote control batteries: 1 Open the battery compartment cover by sliding it off. 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries...
Page 11 - To program a universal remote control:; • The brand name is often visible on the front of the; Making connections; Connecting the power; To connect the power:; • Connect the power cord to the AC in connector
8 Making connections DX-L40-10A 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’...
Page 12 - RF OUT; Connecting a VCR; AV VIDEO
Making connections 9 DX-L40-10A Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box Important: The antenna connector should only be finger-tightened. Do not tighten this connector with any tool, or you may damage your TV. To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: 1 Turn off the TV befor...
Page 13 - To play from the VCR:; To connect a camcorder or game:; Connecting an HDMI device; To connect an HDMI device:
10 Making connections DX-L40-10A To play from the VCR: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT . The INPUT SOURCE menu opens. 2 Press or to select AV2 , then press ENTER . 3 Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press PLAY on the VCR. Connecting a camcorder or gaming console Tip: Some game consoles ...
Page 14 - Connecting a component video device; To connect a component video device:; Connecting an S-video device; To play from a component device:; INPUT
Making connections 11 DX-L40-10A Connecting a component video device A component (Y, Pb, Pr) picture can be displayed only when a 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is received. To connect a component video device: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the component video device is t...
Page 15 - Connecting a computer; To connect a computer:; To play video from a computer:; Connecting headphones; To connect headphones:; Connecting an external sound system; To connect an external audio device:
12 Making connections DX-L40-10A Connecting a computer Tip: Some computers have an HDMI connector, which can be used for a better picture. To connect a computer: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA jack on the computer, ...
Page 16 - Turning on your TV for the first time; To play audio from a digital sound system:; Language; Understanding the basics; Turning your TV on or off; Selecting the video input source; To select the video input source:; INPUT SOURCE
Turning on your TV for the first time 13 DX-L40-10A To play audio from a digital sound system: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Turn on the external audio device and set it to the correct output mode. See the audio device’s user guide for more information. Turning on your TV for the first time To configure your...
Page 17 - You can choose from; On-screen menu overview; MENU; . The menus and their corresponding; Video
14 Understanding the basics DX-L40-10A You can choose from TV, AV1, AV2, S-video, Component 1, Component 2, VGA, HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3. On-screen menu overview Use the on-screen menu to configure the various operational settings of your TV. To access the menu, press MENU . The menus and their corre...
Page 18 - Navigating the menus; Adjusting the volume; To adjust the volume:; Displaying additional information; To display additional information:; Adjusting the picture; To adjust the picture:; Main
Adjusting the picture 15 DX-L40-10A 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 channe...
Page 19 - Choosing the display format; To choose the display format:; Adjusting the sound; Selecting the audio mode; To select the audio mode:; Changing channel settings; To change the channel settings:
16 Adjusting the sound DX-L40-10A • Contrast –Lets you increase or decrease the contrast of the picture. Increase the contrast to adjust the white areas of the picture or decrease the contrast to adjust the black areas of the picture. • Saturation –Lets you adjust the intensity of the colors. • Hue ...
Page 20 - Setting parental controls; Setting parental controls:; The following ratings can be selected:
Setting parental controls 17 DX-L40-10A Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on your TV. When set, parental controls read the rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports) and deny access to programs th...
Page 21 - Adjusting the setup; Troubleshooting
18 Troubleshooting DX-L40-10A Adjusting the setup To adjust the setup: 1 Press MENU . The Main menu opens. 2 Press or to highlight Setup , then press ENTER or . The Setup menu opens. 3 Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust or set the option. You can select: • OSD Language –Press t...
Page 22 - Maintenance; • Make sure that the TV is turned off and the power; Cleaning; • Clean your TV with a soft, dry cloth. If surfaces; Specifications; equipment and receiver.
Maintenance 19 DX-L40-10A Notes : If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your T V, 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 ...
Page 23 - Legal notices; FCC warning
20 Legal notices DX-L40-10A 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.Stand...
Page 24 - One-year limited warranty; How long does the coverage last?
Legal notices 21 DX-L40-10A One-year limited warranty Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DX-L40-10A (“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 o...