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Dynex DX-40L261A12 User's Manual

1. CI Audio cable Back of TV LE Component video cable 4 Connect an audio cable not included to the L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the audio out jack on the cable or satellite TV box When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog Your TV has a digital audio jack so you can connect the video to the component video jacks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output 5 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 6 Go through the setup wizard on page 16 DX 40L261A12 9 T Using composite video good To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable box 3 Connect an A V cable included to the AV IN jacks on the back of your TV and to the composite video and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box From cable TV wall jack 75 ohm m To Cable in jack on the Cable or cable TV or satellite box satellite box Back of TV AN cable AV IN Omn Ot r Or r Or r COMPONENT IN Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks ANT CABLE 4 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 16 10 DX 40L261A12 Making connections Using coaxial
2. ES a Good picture but no sound Poor picture Good sound but poor color Audio noise No output from one of the speakers After images appear e Increase the volume e Make sure that the sound is not muted e Unplug the headphones e Make sure that the correct audio mode is selected Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to the back of your TV Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low The audio cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Make sure that the room is not too bright Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see If an S VHS camera or a camcorder is connected while another connected device is turned on the picture may be poor Turn off one or more devices Adjust the contrast color and brightness settings Other devices for example surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference Once you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Adjust the audio balance See Adjusting sound settings on page
3. Dynex 40 LCD TV DX 40L261A12 USER GUIDE Dynex DX 40L261A12 40 LCD TV CFULD Ire 4 lt cencededtec aus sdeeeqemsae cra meecawendecsaeass 1 Important safety instructions 0 eee cece eee eee eens 2 NVOMOINOS 2 25 cecaeesases egeauedus taneedesdaeeee ous sues sueuees caacees 2 CAUTIONS 25h ccenueeauseuesceseessuultce sees semseee eee vies eeseeecueee se 3 Installing the stand or wall mount bracket 000 4 Installing the stand 0 000s000cccccccesaseeeowcesacesacnveecoevevees 4 Installing a wall mount bracket 0 ccc ccc ccc ccc eee eeeeee 4 TWCOMMDONCINS perditi Esee EVES NENE EA 5 Package COnNtentS 4s ws wun debs ceed oriri tied need AAEE ROTETE 5 PIO co cs aneene scene E ooeee ec uae neces ances eeeen ones oes anaes 5 DAC K EE EEE EEE EI E EE EEE O ES 5 RemOtECONTOL sererssris tininda RAAEN T aT 6 Making CONNECTIONS ccc ccc eee eee ennees 7 What connection should use ccc cc ccc cece ence cece ee eennes 7 Connecting DOWEL 4 ecncaeovavse cia risico dni en ouuetedds AEAEE ESA 7 Connecting a cable or satellite DOxX cece cece ee eee eee eeees 8 Connecting an antenna or cable TV NO box eee eee eee eee 10 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player cece cece eee eee eee eees 11 COMMNECIING AV CR ene cncenchwees poceneapeakets ass EEEE A EEEE 13 Connecting a camcorder or game console 00 e cece e ee eees 13 Connecting a computer ccc cee eee eee
4. to select VGA then press OK ENTER 7 Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary Using the remote control DX 40L261A12 15 Connecting headphones Connecting a home theater system with The TV speakers are muted when headphones are multiple devices attached Blu ray player DVD player VCR Cable or satellite TV box g lt D Loud noise can damage your hearing When using headphones use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound To connect headphones e Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the back of your TV AV receiver e ooooo0o0000000 OO A c Side of TV 3 Antenna or cable TV Sle connected directly to O the wall jack i i Computer i P The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks L available on your devices Refer to the documentation that came with al your devices for connection information Remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound For information about connection types see What Connecting a basic home theater system connection should use on page 7 Using digital audio To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the home Using the remote control theater system is turned off 2 Connect a digital coaxial audio cable to the digital output
5. good Connecting an antenna or cable TV no To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial box Pen eu ang NEATE Ape l To connect an antenna or cable TV no box 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment cable in jack on the cable or satellite box i 2 Connecta coaxial cable to the ANT CABLE IN jack on the back of 3 Connect a coaxial cable not included to the ANT CABLE IN jack your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack on the back of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or l satellite box Frontean e ly To Cable in jack on the a box wall jack 75 ohm a cable TV or satellite box oe Back of TV AV IN Ovo r rey Or r Or COMPONENT IN Back of TV Coaxial cable COMPONENT IN Coaxial cable 3 Turn on your TV 4 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 4 Go through the setup wizard on page 16 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 16 e Usea coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves e Usea coaxial cable to eliminate interference and Donot bundle the coaxial cable with the power noise from radio waves l cord or other cables e Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power Ifthe antenna is not installed correctly contact cord or other cables qualified service personnel to correct the problem Making connections DX 40
6. 19 Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to the back of your TV Do not display a still image such as a logo game or computer image for an extended period of time This can cause a permanent after image to be burned into the screen This type of damage is not covered by your warranty Remote control rien ee Remote control does not work e Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet e Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV e Point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on your TV For the location of the remote control sensor see Front on page 5 e Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing remote control batteries on page 15 e Replace dead batteries with new batteries See Installing remote control batteries on page 15 Trouble programming your existing universal remote control General e See instructions and a table of common codes in Programming a universal remote control on page 34 e Codes are subject to change For up to date codes go to www Dynexproducts com e Replace dead batteries with new batteries See Installing remote control batteries on page 15 e Refer to the User Guide that accompanied your universal remote control and contact the manufacturer if problems
7. Adjusting time settings Setting the aspect ratio Setting the clock To set the aspect ratio To set the clock 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens pvnex JG Video etu TV Audio pvnex QQE Video Audio etup TV Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Select Select 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens DA da E PSE OSD Language English Aspect Ratio Wide OSD L i DPMS On anguage English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select Select 3 Press A or W to highlight Aspect Ratio then press lt or gt to select an aspect ratio You can select Normal Zoom Wide or a Cinema 3 Press a or to highlight Time Setup then press ENTER The Setup Time menu opens Aspect ratio option Example Normal pYNEx _JU JCI Video etup TV Audio Displays the original aspect ratio with black bars vertical ae ae ee on the left and right sides of Time the screen Sleep Timer ii Zoom Expands the image to fill the screen The top and bottom of the image
8. Guide Front C acn 2 O headphone 3 piciraL out 4 ANT CABLEIN a Press to open the on screen menu For O MENU more information see Navigating the menus on page 17 COMPONENT Y PB PR and L R Audio IN AVIN Press to open the Source List then press A or Y to select a video input source 6 INPUT In menu mode press to confirm selections Press to increase or decrease the O 3 VOLUME VOLUME vene PCIN VGA Press to go to the next or previous CHANNEL A channel in the channel list For more CHANNEL w information see Selecting a channel on page 17 PC IN AUDIO Press to turn your TV on or off Standby mode When your TV is off power still O power flows into it To disconnect power unplug the power cord control Do not block Turns off when your TV is turned on HDMI1 HDMI2 Lights red when your TV is in standby mode Flashes red when your TV receives no signal from VGA and enters DPMS 77 Power indicator mode Service port Turns off when power cord is unplugged For more information see Turning your TV on or off on page 16 Receives the signals from the remote Remote sensor DX 40L261A12 5 eo Item Description Connect the supplied power cord here Connect headphones to this jack For more information see Connecting headphones on pag
9. States and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover e Customer instruction education e Installation e Set up adjustments e Cosmetic damage e Damage due to acts of God such as power surges e Accident s e Misuse e Abuse e Negligence e Commercial purposes use including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home e Modification of any part of the Product including the antenna e Plasma display panel damaged by static non moving images applied for lengthy periods burn in e Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance e Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply e Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Dynex to service the Product e Products sold as is or with all faults e Consumables including but not limited to batteries i e AA AAA C etc e Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed DX 40L261A12 37 CC e Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product e Up to three 3 pixel failures dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated grouped in an area smaller than one tenth 1 10 of the display size or up to five 5 pixel failures throughout the display Pixel based displays may contain a limited number o
10. Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV For the best video quality you should connect a device to the best available connection Use the following tables to identify cables Connection type and jack Cable connector Video quality HDMI Best use this video audio it vour devices have HDMI Component video requires Better than an audio S Video connection composite or coaxial Composite video requires an audio Better than n m connection coaxial n ai Coaxial l video audio Good A Connection type and jack Digital coaxial audio A Analog audio VGA computer video and audio 0000OQO OO0OCOf K o o o DX 40L261A12 7 Cable connectors You can use an HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV You need to attach an HDMI to DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device Cautions Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections Loose connections can result in image or color problems Make sure that all connections are tight and secure The external audio video equipment shown may be different from your equipment If you have questions refer to the documentation that came with your equipment Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment Connecting power To connect the power e Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector on the b
11. and are not returned to you If service of Products or 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 Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location and your television Product has a screen size of less than 37 inches please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy or Future Shop store 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 a Best Buy or Future Shop 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 37 inches or larger in the United States call 1 888 BESTBUY Canada call 1 866 BESTBUY for Future Shop call 1 800 663 2275 Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have a Dynex approved repair technician dispatched to your home Where is the warranty valid This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United
12. 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 crate or 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 lf you decide to wall mount your TV always remember 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 lf you have an
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14. 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 A caution when moving the n cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 The wall plug is the disconnecting device The plug must remain readily operable Important safety instructions 16 An apparatus with three prong grounding type plug is a Class apparatus A Class apparatus needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock Make sure that you connect the Class apparatus to a grounding
15. is intended to be supported by a UL Notes Listed wall mount bracket If you plan to wall mount your TV do not install the stand To attach your TV to a wall mount bracket Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide 1 Carefully place your TV screen face down on a cushioned clean to use the stand in the future surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches 2 Remove the four screws that secure the base to the stand then Installing the stand remove the base To install the stand 1 Carefully place your TV screen face down on a cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches Mms o 0 3 Attach the wall mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV See the instructions that came with 2 Secure the stand to the screen with the four provided screws eae bracket for information about how to correctly ang your TV ee ee foe Peele MS pE tamm The length of the wall mount screws vary depending on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths 15 75 in 400 mm i 7 We NW la 0 15 75 in 400 mm Wall mount brackets TV components TV components Back Package contents Remote control and batteries 2 AAA Stand with screws Composite video cable Audio cable Power cord Quick Setup
16. may be Boe cropped Wide Use this option to view content recorded in a 16 9 wide screen aspect ratio Cinema Stretches the image at the edges but keeps a clear image in the center You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect ratio 28 DX 40L261A12 4 Press a or to highlight Time Zone then press lt or gt to select your time zone setting You can select Alaska Hawaii Eastern Time Indiana Central Time Mountain Time Arizona or Pacific Time DYNE x L G Bi Video TEIE etup Time Zone Time Sleep Timer Off Pacific Time Select 5 Press a or to highlight Time then press ENTER The Setup Time menu opens DYNE 4 a Ce Video Audio Auto Synchronization Date 01 01 2000 Time 08 37 AM Timer Off 12 00 AM 12 00 AM Power On Timer Power Off Timer Select Back 6 Press a or to highlight Auto Synchronization then press lt or gt to select Off to set the date and time manually or On the date and time are set automatically by the TV signal based on your time zone 7 Ifyou selected Off for Auto Synchronization e Press a or to highlight Date then press lt or to go to the month date or year field Press the number buttons to adjust the setting e Press a or to highlight Time press lt or gt to the hour minute or AM PM field then press the number buttons to adjust the hour and minute settings Press ENTER to set AM or PM 8 Press EXIT to
17. type three prong outlet 17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 18 The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should 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 e 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 e Ifthe LCD panel is broken make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liqu
18. 5 Press A or Y to highlight Program Block The Program Block menu opens with Rating Enable highlighted You can set parental controls for the U S and Canada The following task shows how to set controls for U S TV ratings You use similar steps for setting U S movie and Canadian TV ratings lt gt To set parental control levels Audio Setup IV 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Rating Enable U S TV Ratings U S Movie Ratings Canadian English Ratings pvnex JOGO Video etup TV Audio Canadian French Ratings z Open V Chip Picture Mode Energy Savings Block Unrated Brightness Contrast Ga Select Adjust Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video 6 Press lt or gt to select On or Off 7 Press a or to highlight US TV Ratings US Movie Ratings _ Select Canadian English Ratings or Canadian French Ratings then press gt or ENTER The TV Rating sub menu opens 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens Dda Ex CJE Video Audio Setup TV TV Y TV Y7 TY G TV PG TV 14 TV MA OSD Language English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default O Allowed Rating fal Allowed Rating Select Select 8 Press amp W lt or to highlight the rating you want to block then press ENTER A lock symbol appears when a rating is blocked 3 Press w to highlight Parental then press ENTER The nput Password screen op
19. L261A12 11 T Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player Using DVI same as HDMI but requires a sound connection Using HDMI best i To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using DVI To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using HDMI 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off Blu ray player is turned off l 2 Connect an HDMI DVI adapter not included to one end of an 2 Connect an HDMI cable not included to an HDMI jack on the HDMI cable not included TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu ray 3 Connect the HDMI DVI adapter to the HDMI 1 jack on the side of your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu ray player DVD or Blu ray player DVD or Blu ray player Side of TV Side of TV 3 5 mm audio cable HDMI cable with HDMI DVI adapter 3 7 TV then t the DVD or Blu ray player cae faa oe eRe tren 4 Connect a 3 5 mm audio cable not included to the PC DVI poner open d oes AUDIO IN jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks 5 Press a or V to highlight HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 then press on the DVD or Blu ray player OK ENTER Note se a When you connect the audio using the PC DVI You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the AUDIO IN jacks the audio output is analog DVD or Blu ray player Your TV has a digital audio jack so you can connect the video to the component video j
20. P You can select the default audio stream when watching analog TV To use MTS SAP 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens DYNE 9 a e Video TE RA Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Energy Savings Select Tuner Mode Antenna Channel Scan Channel Skip Favorite List MTS SAP Stereo Audio Language English Select Adjust 3 Press a or Y to highlight MTS SAP then press lt or to select the default audio stream you want You can select e MONO if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts e STEREO for programs broadcast in stereo e SAP to listen to a secondary audio program if available You can also press MTS SAP on the remote control one or more times to select the audio mode 4 Press EXIT to close the menu DX 40L261A12 21 Selecting an audio language You can select the default audio language to listen to when watching digital TV programs To select the audio language 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens DYNE x e Cy LS Video TIE etup Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Energy Savings Select Tuner Mode Antenna Channel Scan Channel Skip Favorite List MTS SAP Stereo Audio Language English 1 Select a Adjust 3 Press A or to highlight Audio Language then press lt or gt to select the default audio language y
21. TV 1 Make sure that you have e Installed the remote control batteries See page 15 for details e Connected an antenna cable TV or satellite TV See page 8 or 10 for details e Connected the power cord See page 7 for details 2 Press cy power to turn on your TV The Choose your menu Language screen opens DYNEX X Setup Wizard Choose your menu Language Fran ais Espa ol 3 Press or W to highlight the language you want then press ENTER The Choose your Picture Mode screen opens Setup Wizard Choose your Picture Mode Retail Mode 4 Press a or W to highlight Home Mode or Retail Mode then press ENTER The Choose your Tuner Mode screen opens Setup Wizard Chooseyour Tuner Mode EE Cable Satellite Box Select 5 Press a or to highlight Antenna Cable or Cable Satellite Box if your cable TV uses a box select Cable Satellite Box then press ENTER If you chose Antenna or Cable your TV automatically starts scanning for channels available in your viewing area If you chose Cable Satellite Box your TV does not need to scan for channels 6 To watch TV press INPUT press A or to highlight the video input source for your TV in the NPUT SOURCE list then press ENTER e If your TV is connected to an antenna cable TV no box or cable or satellite TV box using a coaxial cable select TV e If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using an HDMI cable or HDMI cable with a D
22. VI adapter select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 e If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a component video cable select Component e If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a composite video cable select AV Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet 2 Press cy power to turn on your TV The power indicator LED turns blue 3 Press power again to turn off your TV Your TV enters Standby mode and the power indicator LED turns red Selecting the video input source To select the video input source 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT The nput Source list opens input TV AV Component VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 oo t 2 Press a or W to highlight a video input source then press ENTER Understanding the basics DX 40L261A12 17 You can also press a direct input button to select the video input source TV menu TV mode e Press TV to select TV e Press VIDEO to select AV IN VIDEO 2 e Press COMP to select COMPONENT IN DYNE x Cs a e Press VGA to select VGA e Press HDMI once to select HDMI 1 Press twice to select HDMI 2 Teac ere Channel Scan Using the on screen menus erates MTS SAP Stereo Audio Language English e Depending on the signal source selected you may see different options on your screen The following menus are shown in TV mode Select e Menu items tha
23. ack of your TV then plug the other end into a power outlet Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time 8 DX 40L261A12 Making connections E Connecting a cable or satellite box Using DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type 1 Turn offyour TV and all connected equipment To get the best video you should use the best connection type available For more information see What connection should use 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable box on page 3 Connect an HDMI DVI adapter not included to one end of an Cag HOMI BEST HDMI cable not included To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI 4 Connect the HDMI DVI adapter to the HDMI 1 jack on the side of 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable box 3 Connect an HDMI cable not included to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box Ko A EE To Cable in jack on the Cable or From cable TV cable TV or sat
24. acks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output Ww Turn on your TV Turn on the DVI device then set it to the output mode See the documentation that came with the device for more information Press INPUT to open the nput Source list Press a or V to select HDMI 1 then press OK ENTER You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 f co N 12 DX 40L261A12 Making connections a eeeeeeCC s CsSC SCO W J Using component video better Using composite video good To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using component video To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using composite video 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off Blu ray player is turned off 2 Connect a component video cable not included to the Y PB PR 2 Connect an AV cable included to the AV IN jacks on the back of component video jacks on the back of your TV and to the your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu ray player COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog DVD or Blu ray player DVD or Blu ray player Side of TV suit Audio cable Back of TV Oy B a Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Connect y
25. can select control On or Off When this option is turned on it keeps the Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the image settings a within a preset range to eliminate large spikes in such as position and phase volume H i eae the image right or left 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to e V Position WMoves the image up or down close the menu e Phase Adjusts the focus of stable images e Clock Adjusts the sample frequency 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to Changing channel settings close the menu Auto Volume Control Lets you turn automatic volume Automatically scanning for channels Ad J usti ng the sound When you scan for channels your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list When you press CH or CH your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list If the TV signal source changes for example you change from an outdoor antenna to cable TV no box you need to scan for channels To automatically scan for channels DYN E _ Ci gt 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Video Audio etup pynex JQ Video Audio etup Picture Mode Energy Savings Adjusting sound settings To adjust sound settings 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Brightness Contrast C
26. ccordance 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV 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 Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canada ICES 003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Standard Television Receiving Apparatus Appareil de r ception t l vision ordinaire Canada BETS 7 NTMR 7 Dolby License Notice and Trade Mark Acknowledgement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and KI DOLBY the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI fi Al i
27. ce e cence eee teen eeeees 28 Adjusting menu SETTINGS ccc ccc cece eee eeees 28 Selecting the menu language cece cece cece eee ee eeees 28 Changing the DPMS setting ccc ccc eee cece eee e teen eeeees 29 Restoring settings to the defaults ccc ccc cece cece eee eens 29 Maintaining s52 240 2 eat euatenteeeuce sted oaeteuatenteeeceeewe 29 Cleaning the TV cabinet ccc cece cece cece eect eeeeees 29 Cleaning the TV screen ccc cece cece eee e ee eee eee eeeeeeees 29 FFOUPIESNOOUNG ous400065 at dakemonede eet eeseoneemensnsadeoes 30 VIGGO and audio lt 4 2cccaneetantanseue cee TAANA A NA EENEN 30 REMOLE CONMO cecposrsad rr tre oar EEEN AEE done EEN 31 Ee EE EEEE T EET T E T E E EE ETE 31 SOCCINCALIONS eroarea EEE EEEE ENEN 33 Programming universal remote controls ssssssssnesses 34 Programming a universal remote Control cece eee eee ee 34 For additional help and information 0 cc cece cece eee ee 34 Common universal remote control codes ccc cece cence eens 34 LEGANO OS Givuecectice EEE N e EA 35 One year limited warranty Dynex Televisions 37 CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product keep these safety tips in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger TVs are popular purchases However TVs
28. check mark disappears If your cable is connected to your TV through a tuner box select Cable Satellite Box e Achannel with a check mark is not hidden A If you selected Antenna or Cable your TV searches rena ee hee anata automatically for available channels in your area and stores Ifthe list has more than one page press amp or V the channel information in the channel list This may take to scroll through the pages several minutes While searching the TV displays a progress report 5 Press EXIT to close the menu If you selected Cable Satellite Box the channel search is not necessary Setting up a favorite channel list EE NT foi ctelo thcaliterchiannelSearelt You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through but you will need to run the auto channel search your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE then selecting a channel again to create a channel list from the favorite channel list To set up a favorite channel list Hiding channels 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens You can hide channels in the channel list When you press A or v T your TV skips the hidden channels You can still tune to a hidden DYNEX gt channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel Lie L C To hide channels Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightn 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens sme Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video DYNE x e Ci gt Video Audio etup Pictur
29. close the menu Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off To set the sleep timer 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens DYNE x E B gt Video EIE etup TV Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Energy Savings Adjusting menu settings 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens ONDE Tale ECS English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select 3 Press A or W to highlight Time Setup then press ENTER The Setup Time menu opens DYNE x Ly Ba El Video Audio etup Time Zone Time Sleep Timer off Pacific Time 4 Press A or W to highlight Sleep Timer then press lt or gt to select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically To turn off the sleep timer select Off 5 Press EXIT to close the menu You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language To select the menu language 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens pvnex JJG Video Audio etup TV Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Energy Savings Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Maintaining DX 40L261A12 29 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu Restoring settings to the defaults opens When y
30. dcaster Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the TV picture 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Video menu displayed Adjusting the picture e Custom customized picture Lets you manually adjust picture settings such as brightness contrast and sharpness You can also press PICTURE to select the picture mode e Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture e Contrast Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture e Color Adjusts the color intensity of the picture A low setting may make the color look faded A high setting may make the color look artificial e Tint Adjusts the color balance of the picture Use this control to make skin tones look more natural e Sharpness Adjusts the color detail of images If you set this control too high dark images may appear with light or white edges e Color Temperature Selects the color temperature You can select Cool to enhance the blues Normal or Warm to enhance the reds e Advanced Video Opens the P CTURE Advanced Video menu where you can adjust additional video options e Noise Reduction Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise snow You can select Low Middle Strong or Off e Adaptive Contrast Automatically adjusts picture detail and brightness You can select On or Off 3 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to c
31. e 15 Connect an audio amplifier to this jack For more information see Using digital audio on page 15 Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack For more information see Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 Connect the video for a component video device to these jacks Connect the audio to the L and R jacks For more information see Using component video better on pages 9 or 12 Connect the video cable from a composite video device to the VIDEO jack and the audio to the L and R jacks For more information see Using composite video good on page 9 Connect the video VGA for a computer to this jack For more information see Using VGA on page 14 Connect the audio for a computer ora DVI device to this jack For more information see Using VGA on page 14 or Using DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection on pages 8or 11 Connect HDMI devices to these jacks An HDMI cable carries both video and sound You do not need to make an audio connection for an HDMI device For more information see Using HDMI best on pages 8 11 or 14 When connecting a DVI device using an HDMI DVI adapter connect the device to the HDMI1 jack For software update only Do not use 6 DX 40L261A12 TV components on ane ee Press to select the aspect ratio For more ZOOM information see Ad
32. e Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Select Select Tuner Mode Antenna Channel Scan Channel Skip Favorite List MTS SAP Stereo Audio Language English Tuner Mode Antenna Channel Scan Channel Skip Favorite List ete reer aie 3 Press A or W to highlight Favorite List then press ENTER The TV Favorite List screen opens Select z a Adjust Select e Setup TV Analog 3 Press a or to highlight Channel Skip then press ENTER The Analog Channels list opens Analog Analog Digital Digital Digital Digital Analog DYNE v M O O O m O O O Analog Analog Analog Analog Digital Digital Digital Digital Analog Select v M O O O O O O O Select Setting parental controls 4 Press a or Y to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list then press ENTER A check mark appears next to the channel To remove a channel from the favorites list highlight the channel then press ENTER The check mark disappears and the channel is removed from the list If the list has more than one page press A or V to scroll through the pages 5 Press EXIT to close the menu Viewing a favorite channel To view a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE on the remote control The favorite channel list opens 2 Press a or to highlight a channel then press ENTER Using MTS SA
33. e or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to the back of your TV The video cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Other devices for example surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference Once you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Use a highly directional outdoor antenna cable TV or satellite TV A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is normal It does not affect the operation of this TV Troubleshooting DX 40L261A12 31
34. ect Q 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu Input Password opens 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The DA d Li i J default password is 0000 You should change the password to a Video 2 number you can remember The Parental menu opens OSD Language English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Channel Block Program Block Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock Select 3 Press w to highlight Parental then press ENTER The nput Password screen opens Select n Eio Input Password 5 Press a or to highlight Change Password then press ENTER The password entry screen opens 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The DYNE gt Setup Parental menu opens Video Lt New Password Confirm Password DA da FAN Video Lt Channel Block Program Block Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock 6 Press the number buttons to enter a password then enter the password again The Parental menu opens again If you forget your password enter 9999 5 Press a or W to highlight Button Lock then press lt or gt to select On locks the buttons or Off unlocks the buttons 7 Press EXIT to close the menu 6 Press EXIT to close the menu Select Setting parental controls DX 40L261A12 23 Setting parental control levels
35. ection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article recycled and reused 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides Non active pixels information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors which discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of the provide exceptionally sharp video quality Occasionally a few antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue green or red requirements for the grounding electrode point These non active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV and are not considered defects ee Da Jo _ 6 o7 li O Antenna lead in wire Grounding clamp G Antenna discharge unit Grounding conductors Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system 7 Electric service equipment 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 4 DX 40L261A12 Installing the stand or wall mount bracket EEF Installing the stand or Installing a wall mount bracket wall mount bracket This apparatus
36. ellite box satellite box wall jack 75 ohm From cable TV wall jack 75 ohm Ke l To Cable in jack on the cable TV or satellite box Side of TV HDMI cable o 3 5 mm audio cable Side of TV HDMI cable with HDMI DVI adapter ELOR UOR PCIN HDMI IN 1 gt 5 Connect a 3 5 mm audio cable not included to the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box 4 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 16 When you connect the audio using the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack the audio output is analog An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do nounced owes any audio bles 6 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 7 Go through the setup wizard on page 16 SERVICE PORT HDMI IN2 Making connections Using component video better To connect a cable or satellite box using component video 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable box 3 Connect a component video cable not included to the Y PB and PR jacks on the back of your TV and the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box Cable or satellite box From cable TV wall jack 75 ohm To Cable in jack on the cable TV or satellite box
37. ellow to yellow red to red Component video cable and white to white PCIN IIN2 HDMIIN 1 gt AUDI VGA CE POI RT HDMI IN Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks 3 Turn on your TV then turn on the DVD or Blu ray player 4 Press INPUT to open the nput Source list 5 Press A or to select AV then press OK ENTER 3 Connect an audio cable not included to the L R audio in jacks on the back of your TV and to the L R AUDIO OUT jacks on the You can also press VIDEO to select the DVD or Blu ray player component video device Ifyou are not using the included audio cable for Not erer inch doin ard i re one plug video cable instead of the three plug When you connect the audio using the L and R audio cable chown this task jacks the audio output is analog Your TV has a digital audio jack so you can connect the video to the component video jacks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output 4 Turn on your TV then turn on the DVD or Blu ray player 5 Press INPUT to open the nput Source list 6 Press A or to select Component then press OK ENTER You can also press COMP to select the component DVD or Blu ray player Making connections DX 40L261A12 13 T Connecting a VCR Connecting a camcorder or game console To connect a VCR 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is ievourzamncorderonganaccn
38. eneeeeeeeees 14 Connecting headphones cece cece cece cece eee e eee eeeeenes 15 Connecting a basic home theater system 0c cece cece e eens 15 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 15 Using the remote control cece eee eines 15 Installing remote control batteries 2 0 0 ccc ccc ccc cc cece eee eens 15 Aiming the remote Control ccc ccc eee e eee e eee eeeeeees 16 Turning on your TV for the first time 0c cece ee eee 16 Understanding the basics ccc ccc cece eeees 16 Turning your TV On OF Off 1 ccc cece ccc eect n enn ee eee eeeenes 16 Selecting the video input source cece cece ccc cece ee enes 16 Using the on screen MENUS cece cece cece ete teen eee eeeeees 17 Navigating the menus ccc cece e cece eee ee ee eeeeeeees 17 Selecting achannel ccc cece cece e ee eee cece TAE eee eeeeeeeees 17 Adjusting the volume 0 ccc cece eee eee e eee eeeeeneeenes 18 Viewing channel information ccc cece eee ete cece ne eeees 18 Adjusting the picture ccc cece cece cette eet e tent eeeeee 18 Adjusting the TV picture ccc ccc cee cece tee eeeeeneeeees 18 Adjusting the computer image ccc cece cece cece eee eennees 18 Adjusting the sound ccc ccc cece ccc cette eee eeeeeeees 19 Adjusting sound settings cece cece eee eee e eee ee eeenennees 19 C
39. ens When you block a rating that rating and all higher ratings are blocked A 9 Press EXIT to close the menu Input Password U S TV ratings age based 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The TV Y7 Children over seven years Setup Parental menu opens of age TV PG Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Channel Block Program Block Mature audiences only Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock Select 24 DX 40L261A12 U S movie MPAA ratings PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Suitable for children 13 and older Parental guidance suggested for children under 17 NC 17 Not suitable for children under 17 Canadian English ratings Children Cee Children over 8 yersod G Generalaudiences PG Parental guidance 18 Adult programming Canadian French ratings Exempt programming Adult programming Downloading rating information You can download rating information to use when setting parental controls by enabling the optional Open V Chip setting in parental controls If the program is broadcast with Open V Chip rating information the information is downloaded automatically To download rating information 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens DYN e x _ es GJG Video Audo Setup Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Select Setting paren
40. f pixels that may not function normally e Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids gels or pastes REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY 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 Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South Richfield Minnesota U S A 55423 3645 2011 BBY Solutions Inc All rights reserved DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions Inc Registered in some
41. g To customize digital closed captioning styles 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Caption Style Font Size Font Style Font Color Font Opacity Background Color Background Opacity Window Color Window Opacity Custom Large Style 1 White Solid Black Solid Black Transparent Select DYN gt lt EJ Video Audio Setup Picture Mode Energy Savings Biel 6 Press A or Y to highlight Digital Caption Style then press lt ontrast Color or gt to select Custom Tint Sharpness Color Temperature To reset the close caption styles to their defaults set Advanced Video Style to As Broadcaster Select 90 i 7 Press amp or to highlight a style then press lt or gt to adjust the style You can select e Font Size Selects the font size e Font Style Selects the font style e Font Color Selects the color for the words Font Opacity Selects the opacity level for the words e Background Color Selects the color for the background e Background Opacity Selects the opacity level for the background 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens OSD Language English e Window Color Selects the edge color Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS a e Window Opacity Selects the edge style Time Setup 8 Press EXIT to close the menu Caption Parental Reset Default Select Adjusting the aspect ratio DX 40L261A12 27 Adjusting the aspect ratio
42. glish Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select 26 DX 40L261A12 Using closed captioning 3 Press A or to highlight Caption then press ENTER The Setup Caption menu opens pYNeEx _ JCJ Video Audio Setup TV 3 Press a or Y to highlight Caption then press ENTER The Setup Caption menu opens pvnex JJG Video Audio etup TV Analog Closed Caption Analog Closed Caption Digital Closed Caption Digital Closed Caption Digital Caption Style Digital Caption Style Select Select 4 Press a or Y to highlight Analog Closed Caption then press A or V to select an analog caption setting You can select available for digital stations then press lt or gt to highlight a e CC1 through CC4 Closed captioning appears in a small digital caption setting You can select Service1 through banner across the bottom of the screen CC1 is usually the Service6 printed version of the audio CC2 through CC4 display 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu press A or to content provided by the broadcaster highlight Digital Caption Style then press ENTER The Digital e Text1 through Text4 Closed captioning that covers half Caption Style menu opens or all of the screen Text1 through Text4 display content provided by the broadcaster 5 Press EXIT to close the menu 4 Press a or to highlight Digital Closed Caption only Customizing digital closed captionin
43. hanging channel settings 0 cc cece eee cette eee eees 19 Automatically scanning for channels ccce cece eee eeeenes 19 FUCING nanne eses saene ESENE 20 Setting up a favorite channel list cc ccc cece eee e eee eees 20 Viewing a favorite channel ccc cece cece cence eee eeeeenes 21 USNO MTS AP acdenmokncs ne 6ensseeunul acenetenwencosssccseherecues 21 Selecting an audio language ccc cece cece eee e cent eeeeees 21 Setting parental controls ccc ccc ccc cece eee eee eees 21 Setting or changing the password cece cece cece cece ee eeeee 21 LOCKING control DUTIONS sssssiscessssrraar raisdan RIEA NEEN ENT 22 Setting parental control levels 2 0 ccc ccc ccc ccc eee eee eens 23 Downloading rating information ccc cece e eee ee eees 24 Blocking Unrated TV cece cc ccc cece cette eee eee eee eeeeeees 25 Using closed Captioning ccc cece cece cece eeeees 25 Selecting the analog closed captioning Mode cc eee ee 25 Customizing digital closed captioning styles c cece eee ee 26 Adjusting the aspect ratio ccc ccc ccc ce cette tenn anes 27 Setting the aspect ratio diredd S cece cece ee eee ee eeees 27 Adjusting time SettingS ccc ccc ccc cece cent neeeeees 27 Setting the clock owas da swe bi wieso dices tewiau sted e8eesodeiaeineaiediius 27 Setting the sleep timer ccc cece ce
44. id in the panel This may cause skin inflammation e Ifthe 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 Important safety instructions DX 40L261A12 3 nC te Cautions Condensation Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings Damage requiring service l l into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified When this happens the TV s performance may be impaired To prevent service personnel under the following conditions this let the TV stand i
45. jack on Installing remote control batteries the back of your TV and to the digital coaxial audio jack on the digital home theater system To install the remote control batteries 1 Remove the battery cover DIGITAL OUTPUT Q Digital audio Side of TV cable eis VIDEO R Y Pa Pa R OMPONENT IN 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols in the battery compartment PC IN AUDIO VGA SERVICE PORT HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN Home theater system 16 DX 40L261A12 Turning on your TV for the first time EEF 3 Replace the battery cover e Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine heat registers or fire Battery chemicals can cause a rash If the batteries leak clean the battery compartment with a cloth If chemicals touch your skin wash immediately Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly Do not burn or incinerate Aiming the remote control To aim the remote control Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your TV the Setup Wizard opens The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language picture mode TV signal source and the channel list To set up your
46. justing the TV picture POWER on page 18 INPUT Press to select the video modes You can es E select Vivid Standard Energy Savings 10 PICTURE Theater Sports or Custom For more information see Adjusting the TV picture on page 18 Press to set the sleep timer You can select D Off 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 180 or 240 SLEEP minutes For more information see Setting the sleep timer on page 28 Press to select the sound mode For more 2 AUDIO information see Adjusting sound settings on page 19 Press to turn your TV on or off Standby mode When your TV is off power still flows 3 power into it To disconnect power unplug the power cord In TV mode press to return to the previous oe channel Press to display the program guide For more 15 GUIDE information see Viewing channel information on page 18 Avar Press to move left right up or down in on screen menus 7 EXIT Press to close the on screen menu Press to change TV channels to the next CH CH higher or next lower channel For more information see Selecting a channel on page 17 Press to open the Favorite Channel list For 19 FAVORITE more information see Setting up a favorite channel list on page 20 and Viewing a favorite channel on page 21 TV Press to control your TV COMP Press to select the device connected to the COMPONENT video jacks VIDEO Press to select
47. levels Make sure that the channels are not hidden The channel may have been deleted from the channel list You can tune to the channel by pressing the number buttons or you can add the channel back to the channel list See Hiding channels on page 20 If you are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels Make sure you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low Enter 9999 to access parental controls then set a new password See Setting or changing the password on page 21 If a setting is grayed the setting is not available in the current video input mode 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 32 DX 40L261A12 Troubleshooting poan n Control buttons e Make sure that the Button Lock option is set do not work to Off See Locking control buttons on page 22 e Unplug the power cord wait a few seconds then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV TV keeps turning Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned off on See Setting the sleep timer on page 28 If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions turn off your TV then turn it on again Specifications Specifica
48. lose the menu DYN e x _ 2 GIL Video Audo Setup Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Select Adjusting the computer image To adjust the computer image 1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode For more information see Selecting the video input source on page 16 2 Press MENU The on screen menu opens pYNEx _ JCI Video Audio Setup TV Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast 2 Press a or to highlight an option then press lt or gt to adjust the option You can select e Picture Mode Selects the picture mode You can select Color Temperature e Vivid a bright and vivid picture Significantly increases the contrast brightness and sharpness This selection is good for video games animation and in bright light environments e Standard a standard picture Moderately increase the contrast brightness and sharpness This selection is good for standard TV broadcasts e Energy Savings the backlight brightness is decreased Your TV has a backlight that provides light for displaying a picture By reducing the amount of light your TV uses less energy 3 Press lt or to highlight VGA then press ENTER The VGA menu opens Auto Adjust H Position V Position Adjusting the sound DX 40L261A12 19 4 fh p or y to Me an option then press lt or gt to adjust ei tra a Le e option You
49. m e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Sm E E EE Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 36 DX 40L261A12 Legal notices T Legal notices One year limited warranty Dynex Televisions Definitions Dynex Products Dynex warrants to you the original purchaser of this new Dynex branded television Product that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of your purchase of the Product Warranty Period For this warranty to apply your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Dynex brand products only that are packaged with this warranty statement How long does the coverage last The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year 365 days from the date you purchased the Product Your 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
50. n its new surroundings for about an hour before e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed switching it on or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to e If your TV has been exposed to rain or water the breeze from an air conditioner In such cases change the location of e If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating the TV instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other Mobile telephone warning controls may result in damage and will often require extensive To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound operating work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal problems or even damage keep your cordless and cellular telephones operation away from the TV e If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way p e When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance End of life directives Outdoor antenna grounding Your TV contains tin lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated Ifan outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV make sure l i for environmental reasons Your TV also contains material that can be that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some prot
51. nergy Savings Select 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens a f DYN E x _ Video Audio OSD Language English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select 3 Press w to highlight Parental then press ENTER The nput Password screen opens n Eio Input Password 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The Setup Parental menu opens DYNE Channel Block Program Block Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock Select DX 40L261A12 25 5 Press a or to highlight Program Block The Program Block menu opens pvnex QE Video Audio etup TV Rating Enable U S TV Ratings U S Movie Ratings Canadian English Ratings Canadian French Ratings Open V Chip Block Unrated Select Adjust 6 Press a or to highlight Block Unrated then press lt or gt to select On to block unrated TV or Off to unlock unrated TV 7 Press EXIT to close the menu Using closed captioning Selecting the analog closed captioning mode To select the analog closed captioning mode 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens poyne I QQG Video etup TV Audio Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Energy Savings Select 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens OSD Language En
52. nnecting a computer Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the Some computers have an HDMI jack You can use an i HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better oe turned off picture and sound 2 Connect an HDMI cable not included to an HDMI jack on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer Using VGA To connect a computer using VGA 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off 2 Connect a VGA cable not included to the VGA IN jack on the side of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer HDMI cable _ c LO Side of TV l j K J Side of TV oe P VGA cable oe Audio cable with 3 Turn on your TV then turn on the computer Semen 4 Press INPUT to open the Source List 5 Press A or Y to highlight HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 then press OK ENTER ote You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the computer A VGA cable is not supplied with this TV We strongly recommend that you use a VGA cable with two EMC cores the large bumps in the cable as shown in the figure above 3 Connect an audio cable with stereo mini plug to the VGA AUDIO IN jack on the side of your TV and to the LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT jack on the computer 4 Turn on your TV then turn on the computer 5 Press INPUT to open the nput Source list 6 Press or
53. olor Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video 2 Press lt or to highlight AUDIO then press w The AUDIO menu opens Sound Mode Standard Balance A Surround Sound off Tuner Mode ntenna Channel Scan Channel Skip Favorite List MTS SAP Stereo Audio Language English Equalizer Digital Audio SPDIF Auto Volume Contorl Off 3 Press A or W to highlight an option then press lt or gt to adjust the option You can select e Sound Mode Selects the sound mode You can select Standard News Custom or Music e Balance Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio channels Surround Sound Turns the surround sound effect On or Off e Equalizer Lets you select the frequency you want to adjust or change its value e Digital Audio SPDIF Sends digital audio to an external audio system You can select PCM to select to output audio in 2 channel stereo or RAW to pass through the original digital audio sound 3 Press a or to highlight Tuner Mode then press lt or gt to select Antenna Cable or Cable Satellite Box 4 Press A or Y to highlight Channel Scan then press ENTER The TV Channel Scan screen opens D Y Ai E Channel Scan Channel Search type Antenna 23 20 DX 40L261A12 Changing channel settings CSCS e Ifyou are using an antenna for a standard or HD TV signal 4 Press a or to highlight the channel you want to hide then select Antenna press ENTER The
54. ou restore default settings all the settings you have customized except the password and parental rating are reset To restore settings to the defaults 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens evnex QH Video etup TV Audio OSD Language English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature ONEI Ae E0 Select 3 Press a or to highlight OSD Language then press lt or gt to select the language you want 4 Press EXIT to close the menu Changing the DPMS setting 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens Your TV must be set to VGA to use this setting Your TV turns off after 10 minutes if a signal is not detected from the computer When DPMS is set to ON the TV turns on when the computer comes out of sleep mode When set to OFF the TV will not turn on when the computer comes out of sleep mode OSD Language To change the DPMS setting Aspect Ratio 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens pew pens Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Audio pvnex I QE Video etup TV Select Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast ue 3 Press or Y to highlight Reset Default then press ENTER A Sharpness confirmation box opens Color Temperature ndvanccd vides 4 Press A or to select Yes to reset or No to not reset
55. ou want You can select English e Spanish e French 4 Press EXIT to close the menu Setting parental controls Setting or changing the password 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 To set or change the password 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens DYNE x L G Bi Video mea etup Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Select 22 DX 40L261A12 Setting parental controls 2 Press lt or to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu Locking control buttons opens i When the button lock is turned On the buttons on the side of your TV are locked and you can only operate your TV using the remote control To lock control buttons 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens DYNE 3 e Ci ILS Video E etup 0I DE E Iae UET S English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Select 3 Press w to highlight Parental then press ENTER The nput Password screen opens Sel
56. persist rien see No power No signal error message is displayed After Auto Channel Search there are no channels One or more channels do not display Password is lost Some settings cannot be accessed TV cabinet creaks Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet Unplug the power cord wait 60 seconds then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV Other devices for example surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference Once you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use If you are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels Make sure you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box Reception can vary by channel depending on the broadcast power level of a given station Contact your cable or satellite TV provider Make sure the antenna or cable satellite TV is connected securely to your TV Try replacing the cable between the antenna cable or cable satellite box and your TV Make sure that the channels are not blocked See Setting parental control
57. re presented in wide screen 16 9 See Adjusting the TV picture on page 18 No picture screen is not lit and no sound Press on the TV or the remote control Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to the back of your TV Adjust the contrast and brightness See Adjusting the TV picture on page 18 Make sure that the power cord is plugged in Make sure that the correct video input source is selected See Selecting the video input source on page 16 Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Make sure that the incoming signal is compatible Make sure the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 Check the closed caption settings Some TEXT modes can block the screen Dark poor or no picture screen is lit but sound is good Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 picture on page 18 Make sure that the correct picture mode is selected See Adjusting the TV picture on page 18 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low If you are using an antenna and the signal st
58. red audio No component and composite S Video No PC VGA 1 side 3 5mm PC audio input 1 side USB 1 side Support firmware upgrade only Outputs DX 40L261A12 Video No Analog audio No Digital audio 1 side WiFi No Ethernet No Headphone 1 side Audio DX 40L261A12 Simulated Surround Yes Sound Sound Leveler Yes Power DX 40L261A12 Power consumption On 165 W Standby lt 1 W Power input 120V 60Hz Miscellaneous DX 40L261A12 OSD languages English French Spanish INlink No Game Mode No ENERGY STAR qualified No Internet connectable No TV base screws M6 type 12 mm length 4 pcs V Chip version 2 0 Yes Sleep timer Yes Channel labeling No VESA mount mm 400 x 200 horizontal x vertical Note aa The length of the wall mount screws vary depending on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths 34 DX 40L261A12 Programming universal remote controls _ Z Z_CE ss lt i CSOCOCOSCSC S C C C C C Programming universal remote controls Cablevision Programming a universal remote control You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing universal remote Charter control To program a different universal remote control 1 See the table below for common codes If you have problems Comcast programming your remote or need a different remote control code visit www dynexproducts com remotecodes for
59. rength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to the back of your TV The video cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Adjust the brightness See Adjusting the TV Troubleshooting Peon st No color dark picture or color is not correct Only snow noise appears on the screen Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen Double images The picture has a few bright or dark spots Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Adjust the color saturation See Adjusting the TV picture on page 18 Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly and securely to the back of your TV Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 10 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cabl
60. ress ENTER to immediately change the channel For hae On example to tune to channel 5 1 press 5 dot then 1 este i Press RECALL to go to the last viewed channel Parental Press CH LIST to open the channel list press A or w to highlight P a channel then press ENTER Hidden channels are grayed out in this Channel List A me e Press FAVORITE to open the favorite channel list press A or w to highlight a channel then press ENTER Setup menu TV mode 18 DX 40L 261A12 E Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume e Press VOL or VOL to increase or decrease the volume e Press MUTE to turn off the sound Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on Viewing channel information To view channel information e Press INFO to display an information banner The information banner shows the current program information such as channel number video input source and resolution e Digital channel information Displays the channel number station name channel label broadcast program name TV rating signal type audio information resolution CC mode current time and current program start and end times e Analog channel information Displays channel number channel label if preset signal type audio information and resolution e Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide which may present a list of available programs program times and program summaries depending on the information provided by the broa
61. scle kasan AOM turned off connection we recommend that you use the HDMI 2 Connect an AV cable included to the AV IN jacks on the back of connection to get the best quality possible your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR To connect a camcorder or game console 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the When you connect the audio using the L and R audio camcorder or game console is turned off i e ech Seda 2 Connect an AV cable included to the AV IN jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console Side of TV When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog Camcorder or game console Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Connect yellow to yellow red to red and white to white Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Connect yellow to yellow red to red and white to white 3 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the nput Source list 4 Press A or to select AV then press OK ENTER You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR 5 Turn on the VCR insert a videotape then press PLAY on the VCR 3 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the nput Source list 4 Press A or to select AV then press OK ENTER You can also press VIDEO to select the camcorder or game console 14 DX 40L261A12 Making connections E Co
62. t are not selectable are grayed out e Menus in this manual are described in TV mode Navigating the menus unless otherwise indicated e The screens shown in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary from the actual screens on your TV Press MENU to open the on screen menu Video menu TV mode DYN gt lt Video eup TV Audio Press the right or left arrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item Picture Mode Energy Savings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video Press the up or down arrow to select menu options Select Press ENTER to confirm a selection or enter a Audio menu TV mode sub menu cen Press MENU to return to the previous menu Sound Mode Standard Balance T i Surround Sound Off Press EXIT to close the menu Equalizer Digital Audio SPDIF Auto Volume Contorl Off Selecting a channel S A To select a channel e Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to w immediately change the channel D YNE x G lt gt To select a digital sub channel press the number buttons to ee select the main digital channel press dot then press the Ae oa number button for the sub channel Wait for the channel to Aspect Ratio Wide change or p
63. tal controls 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu opens ovne JJG Video Audio etup TV 01 D E Tae UET S English Aspect Ratio Wide DPMS On Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select 3 Press w to highlight Parental then press ENTER The nput Password screen opens A Ffy Input Password 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The Setup Parental menu opens DYNE x _ YJ lt gt Video Audio etup TV Channel Block Program Block Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock Select 5 Press a or to highlight Program Block The Program Block menu opens pYneEx _JUJCIJL Video Audio Setup T Rating Enable U S TV Ratings U S Movie Ratings Canadian English Ratings Canadian French Ratings Open V Chip Block Unrated Select a a Adjust 6 Press or V to highlight Open V Chip then press ENTER The Open V Chip menu opens You can set the rating level according to the Open V Chip rating information 7 Press EXIT to close the menu Using closed captioning Blocking unrated TV Not all TV programs have a rating signal You can block all unrated programs from displaying on your TV To block unrated TV 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed pvnex 0G Video etup TV Audio Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature ONEI Ae 0 E
64. the device connected deanna to the AV IN video jack ial HDMI Press one or more times to select the device connected to the HDMI 1 or tsa ectie ro VGA Press to select the device connected to the PC IN VGA jack Press to open the Source List then press A or W to cycle through the available input O INPUT sources For more information see CH LIST Press to open the channel list Selecting the video input source on page 16 Press to turn closed captioning on or off You Press to enter channel numbers and the 2 CCD can select CC Off CC On or CC On when closed captioning on page 25 Press to enter a digital sub channel number G o For more information see Selecting a Press to select the audio mode for an analog channel on page 17 program You can select e MONO Select this option if there is Press to display TV status information such MTS SAP as the channel number channel name if 3 thane area on weak stereo INFO available or signal source For more STEREO Select this option for information see Viewing channel information on page 18 programs broadcast in stereo ENTER Press to confirm selections or changes MENU Press to open the on screen menu 7 VOL VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume 8 MUTE Press to mute the sound Press again to restore the sound Making connections Making connections What connection should I use
65. the latest remote control code information Cox 2 Follow your universal remote control s instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1 DirectTV Tips Dish Network If your universal remote control has a code search feature run a code search to identify a Time W code that matches your TV See your universal IME vrarner remote control s instructions for details If your universal remote control has a Learn TiVo feature you can manually program it using the Dynex TV remote to teach the commands one Verizon at a time See your universal remote control s instructions for details Tips For additional help and information 1 Visit http www dynexproducts com remotecodes 2 Call technical support for the universal remote control or 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 Set top box makes and models 068 069 078 096 100 164 168 229 026 2002 1204 1423 1517 0171 1963 0463 1463 0842 1326 167 415 424 450 456 461 507 523 567 577 586 10171 11204 11326 11463 11517 11641 11780 11785 11892 11963 12002 1326 1463 10171 11204 11326 11517 11564 11641 11963 12002 720 400 450 461 456 10463 1463 0463 0091 0198 0490 cable satellite company of the remote set top box you are trying to program 3 Call the Dynex C
66. then press ENTER 5 Press EXIT to close the menu 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Setup then press w The Setup menu a S opens di i f Maintaining e Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold because the cabinet may warp or the screen may malfunction Your TV works best in temperatures that are comfortable to you e Storage temperatures are 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C OSD Language English e Working temperatures are 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Aspect Ratio Wide r x i n A Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source Time Setup See Cleaning the TV cabinet Reset Default Clean the cabinet with a soft lint free cloth If the cabinet is especially dirty moisten a soft lint free cloth in a weak detergent solution squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth then wipe the screen or cabinet with the cloth Use a clean cloth to dry the screen or cabinet Select 3 Press lt or gt to highlight DPMS then press a or to select On to enable or Off to disable Cleaning the TV screen 4 Press EXIT to close the menu Clean the screen with a soft lint free cloth 30 DX 40L261A12 Troubleshooting Do not try to repair your TV yourself Contact authorized service personnel Video and audio Problem Picture does not fill the screen There are black bars around the picture e Change the aspect ratio An increasing amount of digital TV and movies a
67. tions Specifications are subject to change without notice Warranty DX 40L261A12 Parts 1 year Labor 1 year Dimensions and weight DX 40L261A12 Without stand 38 58 X 24 41 X 4 17 in 98 x 62 x 10 6 cm With stand 38 58 x 26 73 x 11 22 in 98 x 67 9 x 28 5 cm Without stand 30 87 Ibs 14 kg With stand 34 1 Ibs 15 5 kg Screen Screen size measured diagonally DX 40L261A12 40 Display type LCD Panel 60 Hz vs 120 Hz 60Hz Display resolution 1080p Panel resolution 1920 H x 1080 V Aspect ratio 16 9 Contrast ratio 2000 1 typical panel Brightness center 400 nits typical cd m2 Comb filter 3d y c digital Response time 8 ms Horizontal viewing angle 178 Vertical viewing angle 178 Display resolutions VGA scan rates DX 40L261A12 HDMI 1 3 Sug gested Resolutions 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Component video Sug gested Resolutions 1080i 720p 480p 480i PC VGA Sug 640 800 Tuner gested scan rates x 480 60Hz x 600 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz DX 40L261A12 Analog NTSC Digital ATSC 8 VSB Clear OQAM DX 40L261A12 33 Co O Inputs DX 40L261A12 HDMI 1 3 2 side E EDID compliant HDCP compliant Component video 1 side Composite video 1 side Sha
68. ustomer Care Center 1 800 305 2204 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 Common universal remote control codes The following is a list of the most common remote control codes Codes for other remote controls are available online at www Dynexproducts com or check with your cable or satellite TV provide for the remote control code Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan 1 2007 Universal remote control makes and models One for All 0054 Phillips 0198 0490 RCA 135 Sony 068 069 078 ae 00 164 168 229 Legal notices DX 40L261A12 35 En 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 a
69. y doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV get help from a professional installer ZA we CEA 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 Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is onsumer Electronics Association 2 DX 40L261A12 Important safety instructions N OM BWN 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do 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

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